About this Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect study guide
This page is your Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect study guide. The certification validates skills that employers look for in Salesforce roles—whether you're an administrator, consultant, developer, or architect. It is designed for architects and solution designers who want to prove their knowledge with an industry-recognized credential.
Here you'll find section-wise exam weightage so you know exactly which topics carry the most questions, exam tips and prerequisites, a focused study plan, and sample practice questions with detailed explanations. All content on this page is original and unique—written specifically for this certification to help with both your preparation and search engine indexing. Use this page to align your study with the official outline and to gauge when you're ready to sit the exam. Many candidates use section weightage to prioritize high-value topics and practice questions to build exam-day confidence.
Passing this certification can support career progression, higher earning potential, and recognition in the Salesforce ecosystem. Salesforce exams are updated periodically, so we keep our materials aligned with current objectives.
Last reviewed: January 2025. Salesforce exam outlines may change; always check the official exam guide on Trailhead before booking.
Release compatible: Winter '26 — Study materials and objectives are aligned with the Winter '26 release (compared to Summer '25).
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Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect Study Guide
Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect architects have proven knowledge and skills to define and be responsible for an organization's Anypoint Platform strategy.
Exam Weightage by Section
Exam Topics
Exam Tips
- 1Integration Architecture is 30%—know API-led connectivity and integration patterns.
- 2Understand Anypoint Platform: design center, runtime, API Manager, and governance.
- 3Know API and Security: OAuth, policies, rate limiting, and security best practices.
- 4Be ready for "how would you architect X?" questions.
Prerequisites
- •MuleSoft Developer II
- •Architect-level integration experience
Focus Areas
- •Integration Architecture
- •Anypoint Platform
- •API and Security
- •Governance
Study Strategy
Design integration architectures using API-led connectivity. Understand platform governance and security. Practice explaining architectural decisions.
Sample Practice Questions
Test your knowledge with these sample questions.
What does a MuleSoft Platform Architect do?
What is Anypoint Platform?
What is a key activity for a MuleSoft Platform Architect?
Which role typically pursues MuleSoft Platform Architect?
What does 'platform strategy' mean in MuleSoft context?
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is covered on the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect exam?
- This page shows the section-wise exam weightage so you know exactly which topics carry the most weight. Use the exam topics and practice questions above to align your study with the official outline.
- What is MuleSoft Platform Architect?
- MuleSoft Platform Architect designs integration architectures using Anypoint Platform, focusing on API-led connectivity, platform governance, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Do I need MuleSoft Developer II before Platform Architect?
- Yes, MuleSoft Developer II is recommended. Platform Architect requires deep understanding of MuleSoft architecture, patterns, and platform capabilities.
- How do I prepare for the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect certification?
- Use the exam tips, prerequisites, and study strategy on this page. Focus first on the highest-weighted sections, then take the sample practice questions. Schedule the exam when you consistently score well on practice tests.
- Where can I find the official exam outline for Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Architect?
- Salesforce publishes exam guides and outlines on Trailhead (trailhead.salesforce.com). This page's section weightage and topics are aligned with those outlines to help you prepare.