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Salesforce Platform Developer I certification training - prepare for the Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I (PD1) exam and learn to build on the Lightning Platform with Apex and Lightning Web Components.
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The Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I (exam code PDI / Plat-Dev-201; PD1) is the primary Salesforce developer credential. This course prepares you for the exam: building and deploying custom applications on the Lightning Platform with code - Apex (classes, triggers, SOQL/SOSL, DML, governor limits, asynchronous Apex); testing and code coverage (75% minimum); Lightning Web Components (and Aura and Visualforce basics); the data model and security; declarative versus programmatic decisions; and debugging and deployment. You earn it by passing one exam (60 scored 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. The passing score is around 68% (some sources cite 65% - confirm the current figure in the official exam guide). There is no prerequisite to sit; Salesforce recommends about 1-2 years of development experience with at least 6 months on the Lightning Platform, and this credential is the required prerequisite for Platform Developer II.
Salesforce developers are in strong demand, and Platform Developer I is the credential that opens the door. It proves you can build on the Lightning Platform with code - Apex, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, testing and deployment - and it is the required first step before Platform Developer II. Developer roles typically pay more than admin-only roles, making this a high-value move for your career.
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Platform Developer I is for people who build on Salesforce with code: - Developers entering the Salesforce ecosystem - Salesforce Administrators and App Builders moving into code - Programmers from other stacks (Java, C#, JavaScript) learning Apex and Lightning Web Components - Anyone who wants to progress to Platform Developer II
There is no prerequisite to sit the exam - no required degree or certification.
Salesforce recommends about 1-2 years of development experience with at least 6 months on the Lightning Platform. This exam expects genuine coding ability, so hands-on practice in a Developer Editio...
The Salesforce Platform Developer I certification exam evaluates your ability to develop and customize applications on the Salesforce Platform using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and core platform development capabilities. It focuses on programming fundamentals, data modeling, automation, testing, debugging, and building scalable Salesforce solutions. Understanding the exam structure, key development areas, and certification requirements can help candidates prepare effectively and demonstrate their ability to develop solutions within the Salesforce ecosystem.
Source Note: Certification details verified on 19 August 2026. Confirm the current Platform Developer I exam guide, passing score, fees and maintenance requirements on the Salesforce site. The exam is 60 scored questions (plus up to 5 unscored) over 105 minutes via Pearson VUE, with a passing score of around 68% (some sources cite 65%). There is no prerequisite to sit, and this credential is the required prerequisite for Platform Developer II. The credential has no fixed expiry date but must be maintained through Trailhead.
