Developer · Certification prep
Salesforce Platform Developer II
Every exam domain taught properly, hands-on practice, practice exams scored domain by domain, and a study plan that spreads the work across the weeks before your exam.
Who it is for: Experienced Salesforce developers moving into advanced Apex, integration and architecture.
- 17
- lessons
- 8
- sections
- 3
- hands-on labs
- 2
- exam prep modules
- 16
- hours of material
What the course covers
Curriculum
- 01Course Overview1 lesson
- 02Advanced Apex4 lessons
- 03Testing & Security3 lessons
- 04Declarative Integration3 lessons
- 05LWC Advanced3 lessons
- 06Architecture3 lessons
- 07Hands-On Labs3 lessons
- 08Exam Preparation2 lessons
How to prepare
A study plan for Salesforce Platform Developer II
- 01Set your exam dateAdd Salesforce Platform Developer II to My Plan with the date you want to sit the exam and the time you can study each week.
- 02Learn the domains in orderWork through Advanced Apex, Testing & Security, Declarative Integration and the rest of the course, one lesson at a time.
- 03Do the hands-on labs3 labs turn what you read into something you have built, which is what scenario questions test.
- 04Practise and find your gapsTake a timed practice exam, look at your score by domain, and go back to the lessons for your weakest area.
- 05Book when you are readyRead the current exam guide on Trailhead and book once you pass practice exams comfortably.
About 16 hours is an estimate of Arkton’s course material, not an official figure. Exam length, passing score and price are set by Salesforce; read the current exam guide on Salesforce Credentials before you book.
What you get
Built to get you through the exam, and past it
- Written lessons for every domain, in the order you need them
- Timed practice exams scored domain by domain
- A study plan around your exam date that moves when your week changes
- Notes filed under each lesson, with diagrams where you write them
- The certification added to your public profile when you earn it
Roles it counts towards
- Senior Salesforce DeveloperLeads complex builds: asynchronous Apex, integrations, performance.
Questions
Salesforce Platform Developer II: frequently asked
How long does it take to prepare for Salesforce Platform Developer II?
Arkton's Salesforce Platform Developer II course is about 16 hours of material: 17 lessons, 3 hands-on labs and 2 exam preparation modules. Most people spread that over several weeks and add time for review. My Plan schedules it around your exam date and the time you have.
What should I know before starting Salesforce Platform Developer II?
The course builds on Salesforce JavaScript Developer I, which comes before it on Arkton's path. If you already work with those topics day to day, you can start here.
Does the course include practice for the Salesforce Platform Developer II exam?
Yes. It includes 2 exam preparation modules with practice questions and explanations. Practice exams are scored domain by domain, so you can see exactly what to study next. Free accounts get one attempt at each practice exam; Pro is unlimited.
Is the course free?
The written lessons are free for every certification, along with the first video of each course and one attempt at each practice exam. Pro unlocks all videos, unlimited practice and study plans for every certification, for $10 a month or $7 a month billed yearly.
Is Arkton affiliated with Salesforce?
No. Arkton is independent. Exam length, passing score and price are set by Salesforce; always check the current exam guide on Trailhead before you book.
Guides
Salesforce Platform Developer I: what to master before the exam
Apex, limits, triggers, Lightning Web Components and testing: the topics that decide the Platform Developer I exam, and how to practise them.
Salesforce Platform Developer II: how to prepare
Advanced Apex, testing and security, integration, advanced Lightning Web Components and architecture: moving from Platform Developer I to II.
Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer: a study guide
Integration patterns, Salesforce APIs, events, security and error handling: how to prepare for the Integration Architecture Designer certification.