Considering Salesforce Certifications?
Check out some reasons to consider becoming Salesforce Certified!
One great thing about Salesforce is that career training is free and accessible to everyone online. Anyone at any time can hop on Trailhead to learn or build their Salesforce knowledge. Once you gain experience with Salesforce, via the platform itself or through Trailhead, you can put your experience to the test to earn a Salesforce Certification. With over 40+ certifications out there, there’s a Salesforce certification for anyone– whether you’re a Salesforce beginner or a seasoned pro!
Here are a couple reasons why you might want to consider getting one (or multiple!) Salesforce certifications:
Verify Your Skillset
According to Salesforce, “Salesforce certifications highlight the overall mastery of a specific role and are a great way to identify candidates for defined jobs and projects” (Certification). It’s one thing to say you have a certain skill but demonstrating that skill in practice is different. Taking and passing a Salesforce certification exam is a great way to illustrate you know what it takes to do the job!
Bolster Your Resume
If you’ve been on the job search within the Salesforce ecosystem, you’ve probably seen Salesforce certifications listed as a required or preferred qualification on at least one job description. Here at Hireforce, we often see companies prefer to hire Salesforce-certified professionals. They understand the knowledge the certification represents and how it equips a professional for various responsibilities on the job.
Make sure to add your Salesforce certifications to your resume and LinkedIn profile if you haven’t already!
Showcase Your Expertise
Over 40+ Salesforce certifications means there are nearly endless paths to take in the Salesforce ecosystem. And with that, there are ample areas of niche expertise to explore on the platform. Fortunately, Trailhead lays out a variety of paths based on your professional role in Salesforce!
The certifications reflect areas of topical expertise on the platform. Often, companies hire Salesforce professionals based on these areas of expertise. Earning Salesforce certifications allows you to illustrate your unique experience with the platform from past projects, jobs, volunteer roles, etc.!
For Example
Have you worked with CPQ for a while now? Consider preparing for the CPQ Specialist credential!
Maybe you’re a Senior Developer who’s razor-sharp at coding. Check out the Platform Developer II exam to showcase your advanced skill set.
Marketing Cloud is hot these days! Did you know there are six different Marketing Credentials? (I know our team at Hireforce has seen major interest for candidates with either the Email Specialist or Marketing Cloud Developer cert these days!)
And of course we can’t forget about certifications for Salesforce Architects– the most advanced and in-depth of them all. These credentials signify those with the most robust, comprehensive understanding of the platform. It goes to show there are certifications for even the most seasoned professionals!
Learn More about Salesforce
Trailhead is all about learning Salesforce– and there are currently 288 trails (or learning paths) to choose from! On top of that, there are countless Trailmixes (aka custom learning paths) on Trailhead– you can even create your own!
The options are truly endless when it comes to growing Salesforce knowledge. Once you hit the trails, you never know where you’ll end up! Leverage the certifications as a way to stay motivated while progressing towards your personal Salesforce goals.
For Example
Lots of folks volunteer their Salesforce skills on the side with various non-profits– studying for the Nonprofit Cloud Consultant certification could be rewarding for both their personal and professional interests!
Field Service is increasing in popularity. The Field Service Consultant certification could be an insightful next step for someone whose company is looking to implement Field Service to manage their growing operational needs.
Salesforce certifications can help your experience stand out, grow your expertise, and advance your professional career. Make sure to highlight the certifications you’ve earned next time you interview for a Salesforce role– you never know where it might take you on Trailhead!
What certification are you targeting next? Let us know!
Certification. Certification - Administrator Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://trailhead.salesforce.com/en/credentials/administratoroverview/