{"id":4070,"date":"2023-04-25T13:19:54","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T12:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coacto.co.uk\/pre-prod-sandbox\/?p=4070"},"modified":"2023-04-25T13:19:54","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T12:19:54","slug":"best-salesforce-certifications-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coacto.co.uk\/pre-prod-sandbox\/best-salesforce-certifications-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"What Salesforce Certifications are Best for Beginners?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Salesforce is a popular customer relationship management (CRM) platform that has been widely adopted by companies around the world. Have you wondered what you need to become Salesforce professional? You need to be certified in various Salesforce certifications. However, as a beginner, it can be challenging to know which certification to pursue first. Below you can find Coacto\u2019s recommendation of five Salesforce certifications that are ideal for beginners:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Salesforce Certified Administrator:<\/strong> The Salesforce Certified Administrator certification is the best starting point for beginners. It covers the basics of Salesforce and provides a foundational understanding of the platform. This certification is suitable for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Salesforce administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant:<\/strong> The Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant certification is ideal for beginners who want to specialize in sales. This certification covers the basics of sales automation, lead management, and opportunity management. It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to maximize sales productivity using Salesforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant:<\/strong> The Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant certification is ideal for beginners who want to specialize in customer service. This certification covers the basics of case management, knowledge management, and service automation. It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to provide excellent customer service using Salesforce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator:<\/strong> The Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator certification is ideal for beginners who have already earned the Salesforce Certified Administrator certification. This certification covers more advanced topics such as data management, security, and automation. It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to manage complex Salesforce environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder: <\/strong>The Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification is ideal for beginners who want to learn how to develop custom applications on the Salesforce platform. This certification covers the basics of application development using the Salesforce Lightning platform. It is suitable for anyone who wants to learn how to build custom applications that meet specific business requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coacto.co.uk\/pre-prod-sandbox\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/cert-2-341x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4073\" width=\"299\" height=\"901\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>In summary, as a beginner in Salesforce, the Salesforce Certified Administrator certification is the best starting point. However, depending on your interest and career goals, you can opt for other certifications such as Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant, Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant, Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator, and Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder. Each certification has its unique focus, so you need to choose wisely based on your career goals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Salesforce is a popular customer relationship management (CRM) platform that has been widely adopted by companies around the world. Have you wondered what you need to become Salesforce professional? You need to be certified in various Salesforce certifications. However, as a beginner, it can be challenging to know which certification to pursue first. 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