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Salesforce Certification Prep: 4 Ways to Get Ready to Get Certified

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We’re excited to bring you four new opportunities to get Salesforce-certified.

Start the new year with some new skills. Check out Tableau, MuleSoft, and more!

The new year is just around the corner, bringing with it New Year’s resolutions which can be personal or professional – from setting a goal to making more home-cooked meals to working towards a promotion. Earning a Salesforce certification is often a resolution we hear, and it’s a great one to work toward. Which is why I’m excited to give you this short list of Salesforce certification prep tips!

Getting certified helps you personally and professionally. You’re more marketable as a Salesforce Certified Professional. In fact, certified professionals are 90% more productive and 68% more efficient.

So while you may not have learned to make those mochi donuts, it’s not too late to get Salesforce-certified. Check out these Salesforce Certification prep tips so you can earn a Salesforce, Tableau, or MuleSoft credential.

1. Kick-start your Salesforce career with a Salesforce Associate Certification

The Salesforce Associate Certification is a new entry-point credential designed for individuals with a fundamental awareness of how an integrated CRM platform solves the challenge of connecting departments and customer data. Prepare for your Salesforce Associate certification exam with the exam guide.

2. Get certification-ready with Salesforce experts

We all know that learning from experts is one of the best ways to gain tips and insights. When it comes to taking and passing your certification exam, learning from Salesforce Certified Instructors is one of the best ways to get exam-ready and boost your confidence.

Trailhead Academy offers 1-day Salesforce certification prep classes that are small and intimate, with aspiring #CertifiedPros and Salesforce Certified Instructors to walk you through exam objectives, answer questions, and explain concepts you’re struggling with.

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Accelerate learning across your organization with access to product experts.

3. Prep to become a Tableau pro

Are you a Tableau data rockstar looking to earn a Tableau certification to prove your skills to the world? Let’s get you exam-ready with help from Tableau experts and dozens of practice questions!

Check out Tableau Certified Data Analyst Exam Readiness or Tableau Desktop Specialist Exam Readiness to view exam guides, outlines, recommended training and references, and more. 

This is a great way to reduce any exam anxiety, learn directly from Tableau experts, test what you know with exam practice questions, and get hands-on with Tableau with 90 days of free Tableau access.

4. Make moves to earn MuleSoft certifications

Start the new year off with a shiny, new MuleSoft certification! Join the next generation of MuleSoft professionals in democratizing integration, automating manual tasks, and leading the way in designing best-in-class experiences at the world’s top companies.

Whether you’re new to MuleSoft, an integration developer, or an architect, we have credentials that highlight your MuleSoft expertise, showcase your skills, and help you stand out in the market.

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It’s time for a shiny, new credential!

We (and employers) know how valuable Salesforce, Tableau, and MuleSoft certifications are in helping you stand out as a professional and be more successful in your role. Trailblazers agree there is real-world value in becoming Salesforce-certified!

“It was never my goal to become Salesforce-certified. But after facing my fears and putting in the time and effort, my only wish is that I had gone through this journey sooner.”

Trailblazer Amnon Kruvi, 16x Salesforce-certified Double-Star Trailhead Ranger

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Sophie Westbrook Director, Trailhead Marketing

After multiple roles spanning recruiting, program management, and event marketing, Sophie has found her niche at Salesforce as a Product Marketer. She is a Salesforce-certified Admin and a Trailhead Ranger with 15+ years of experience at Salesforce. In addition to launching new products and services that help Trailblazers be successful with Salesforce, Sophie is passionate about cooking, hiking, and spending time with her two kids, dog, and husband.

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