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Salesforce Certifications (Platform Administrator, Developer, Consultant, Architect)

Certifications for administrators, developers and consultants who work on the Salesforce platform.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
Admin 105m
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
Not confirmed on Salesforce's site this session.

Not yet available at GAPICT

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Overview

Salesforce certifications test skills in setting up, building on and advising on Salesforce products. The Platform Administrator exam is the most common starting point. Since 2025 all exams are delivered by Pearson VUE.

Who it is for

  • Salesforce administrators
  • Salesforce developers and app builders
  • CRM consultants and business analysts
  • Architects designing Salesforce solutions

Versions

Platform Administrator

Core admin skills: setup, users, data, automation and security.

Platform Administrator II, Platform App Builder, Platform Developer

Further admin and development credentials.

Consultant, Agentforce and Architect credentials

Specialist and advanced credentials across Salesforce products.

Where it is accepted

  • Salesforce administrator and developer jobs
  • Salesforce partner (consulting) staffing requirements
  • Freelance and remote CRM work

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

Salesforce sections
SectionWhat it involves
Platform Administrator60 multiple-choice questions plus up to 5 unscored questions. 105 minutes.

Total time: Platform Administrator: 105 minutes. Other exams vary.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Platform Administrator pass mark: 68% (English), 65% (Japanese).
Validity
Certifications stay active only if holders complete one Trailhead maintenance badge each year by the deadline. If they miss it, the certification expires.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Government-issued photo ID that matches the registration name. Pearson VUE ID rules apply.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for Salesforce are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE (exclusive worldwide provider since 2025).

  1. 1

    Register through Trailhead Academy, which sends you to Pearson VUE for a test centre or online (OnVUE) appointment.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official Salesforce website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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Salesforce FAQs

Who delivers Salesforce exams now?
Pearson VUE. Registration in the new system opened on 21 July 2025, ending the Kryterion Webassessor era.
How do I keep my certification?
Complete the maintenance badge for each certification on Trailhead once a year, before the deadline.
Can I take the exam online?
Yes. You can test online with OnVUE or at a Pearson VUE test centre.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

Salesforce and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Salesforce, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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