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Prepare for the exam and Learn to design scalable, high-performing enterprise data solutions on the Salesforce Platform: data modelling, large data volumes, master data management, governance and migration.
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The Salesforce Certified Data Architect (also called Platform Data Architect; Data-Arch-201) validates your ability to design sound, scalable, high-performing data solutions on the Salesforce Platform for enterprise data management. This course prepares you for the exam across its six domains: data modelling and database design; Salesforce data management; master data management; data governance; large data volumes (LDV); and data migration - with a strong focus on the scenario-based decisions the exam is known for. You earn it by passing one exam (60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions plus up to 5 unscored, 105 minutes) delivered by Pearson VUE - at a test centre or online - with the voucher purchased through Trailhead Academy. It is architect-tier: $400 for a first attempt and $200 for a retake (plus taxes). The passing score is reported differently across sources (around 58-68%) - confirm the current figure in the official exam guide. There is no prerequisite, though Salesforce recommends solid hands-on data-architecture experience.
Enterprise data is where large Salesforce implementations succeed or fail, so skilled Salesforce data architects are in strong demand. This credential proves you can design scalable, high-performing data solutions on the Salesforce Platform - data modeling, master data management, governance, large data volumes and migration. Because it has no prerequisite, experienced professionals can pursue it directly, and it is a recognised step on the architect pathway: a component of the Application Architect credential and a stepping stone toward the Certified Technical Architect (CTA).
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Platform Data Architect is for people designing data solutions on the Salesforce Platform: - Salesforce data architects and technical/solution architects with a data focus - Experienced developers and admins moving into data architecture - Anyone responsible for data modeling, governance, large data volumes and migration on Salesforce There is no prerequisite, though Salesforce recommends around 2+ years of hands-on Salesforce data-architecture experience. The exam is scenario-based, so real design experience matters.
How to earn it:
1. No prerequisite is required - you can register directly.
2. Prepare with the official exam guide, Trailhead and a prep course with scenario practice - that is what we provide.
3. Register and buy your exam voucher through Trailhead Academy, and schedule with...
The Salesforce Data Architect certification exam evaluates your ability to design scalable, secure, and reliable data architectures on the Salesforce Platform. It focuses on data modeling, data management, integration, data migration, governance, security, and performance considerations across complex Salesforce environments. Understanding the exam structure, key data architecture domains, and certification requirements can help candidates prepare effectively and demonstrate their ability to design robust data solutions that support business and technical requirements.
Source Note: Certification details verified on 19 August 2026. Confirm the current Data Architect (Plat-Arch-201) exam guide, passing score, fees and maintenance requirements on the Salesforce site. The exam is 60 questions (plus up to 5 unscored) over 105 minutes via Pearson VUE, with a passing score reported around 58-68%. There is no prerequisite. The credential has no fixed expiry date but must be maintained through Trailhead. It was formerly the Data Architecture and Management Designer.
