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Written and reviewed by Krishna Mohan — ADM-201, PD1, PD2, App Builder & Consultant certified. Updated for Spring '26. Methodology · Contact
Administrator Certifications
9 certifications in this role. Pick one for practice questions and study materials.
Each certification has its own study guide, exam weightage, and practice questions. Start with the one that matches your goal. Each cert page has exam weightage and practice questions.
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator
Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator
Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist
Salesforce Certified Business Analyst
Salesforce Certified CPQ Administrator
Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Engagement Admin
Salesforce Certified Slack Administrator
Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator Practice Test
Salesforce Administrator Career Overview
Entry Salary
$65,000–$95,000
Senior Salary
$90,000–$130,000
Time to First Cert
3–6 months
Typical Career Path
ADM-201 → Advanced Administrator or App Builder → Sales/Service Cloud Consultant → Senior Admin or Functional Consultant
Top Skills Required
Flow BuilderSecurity model (OWD/profiles/roles)Reports & DashboardsData managementStakeholder communication
What Does a Salesforce Administrator Do Day-to-Day?
- 1Managing user accounts, profiles, permission sets, and login access
- 2Building and maintaining automation (Record-Triggered Flows, approval processes)
- 3Creating reports and dashboards for business stakeholders
- 4Data quality management: imports, deduplication, and validation rules
- 5Troubleshooting user issues and managing change requests
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the first Salesforce certification for an administrator?
- The Salesforce Administrator (ADM-201) is the recommended first certification for anyone on the admin track. It covers the full platform — security model, automation, data management, reports, and dashboards. All other admin certifications (Advanced Administrator, App Builder) build on ADM-201 knowledge.
- How long does it take to get the Salesforce Administrator certification?
- Most candidates with no prior Salesforce experience pass ADM-201 in 8–12 weeks of part-time study. Candidates with existing CRM or Salesforce user experience often pass in 4–6 weeks. The exam is 60 questions, 105 minutes, and requires a 65% score.
- What admin certifications come after ADM-201?
- After ADM-201, the most common next certifications are Platform App Builder (declarative customisation), Advanced Administrator (advanced security and automation), and Salesforce Business Analyst. Admins who want to move into consulting typically take Sales Cloud Consultant or Service Cloud Consultant.