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Get inspired by Ahmed Sukker\u2019s journey to a successful career in the Salesforce Ecosystem<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

ReDI (Ready for Digital Integration) School<\/a> <\/b>is <\/i>a non-profit tech school providing access to free digital education. 100% of their students come from underserved communities. ReDi School is based in Berlin, Germany, with multiple locations across Denmark and Sweden. Together with the Salesforce Talent Ecosystem team, ReDI builds courses that prepare participants for Salesforce Associate<\/b><\/a> <\/b>and <\/b>Admin certifications<\/b><\/a>. Trailhead Virtual Bootcamps<\/b><\/a> are part of the courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve spoken to one of ReDI\u2019s alumni, Ahmed Sukker, to discuss his experience building a career in the Salesforce Ecosystem. Ahmed currently holds three Salesforce Certifications and works as a Salesforce Consultant<\/b><\/a> at Eigenherd GmbH, a company that actively supports ReDI School as a volunteer partner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What did you do before the ReDI program and why did you decide to participate?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After completing my MA studies, I worked in a variety of academic institutes as a student research assistant, then I worked as a client associate and subsequently as a real-time management associate for a couple of years. Unfortunately, I wasn\u2019t happy with my profession, and I started to seek a new career. The IT sector was the most logical choice because I\u2019d already taught myself Python, but I didn\u2019t consider pursuing it professionally as I lacked credentials and experience. In 2021, I heard about Salesforce from a job advert and became curious to learn more. It seemed to combine expertise in business, which I\u2019m familiar with, and technology, which I\u2019m passionate about. So I joined ReDI <\/b><\/b>School to see if it was right for me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once I started, I realised I was embarking on an adventure that would change my life! I loved the platform and what you can achieve with it – at every step there was a reward. The Salesforce online learning platform Trailhead made learning effective and fun, and the Trailblazer Community was generous with their support. The certification system defined clear milestones, and once I passed my first Admin cert, I was already planning for my second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How did you find the course offered by ReDI school?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I had a full-time job so I liked the fact I could organise my learning to fit my life. Sessions were twice a week, in the evening, and the Trailhead Virtual Bootcamp sessions were recorded so we could watch them during our own time. The course was well structured and provided goals and guidance, which was much-needed motivation. Trailhead offered clarity and enabled me to measure the progress of my learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Did you come across any hardships during the program?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it was difficult sometimes to follow the learning material due to unfamiliarity with either the business or the technical aspect of a solution. Sometimes, I spent my learning time simply searching for answers to: \u201cWhy do we do that?\u201d. In the beginning, it was also hard to familiarise myself with Salesforce. It took me time and practice to get used to finding what I was looking for. And of course, it was challenging to keep up the same level of motivation, especially while working full-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you like about Salesforce?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I like many things about Salesforce, but I\u2019ll mention my top three: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. It\u2019s constantly developing and offering new features, meaning better solutions for businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Trailhead provides well-structured learning that\u2019s flexible and free, so people can learn at their own convenience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Salesforce\u2019s features are almost countless, which means greater value in terms of further professional development. Never again will I feel stuck in a job where I don\u2019t feel challenged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What do you do now?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As a Salesforce consultant at Eigenherd GmbH, my job is to help businesses use Salesforce to its full potential and to provide them with solutions that correspond with their business needs. I mainly build automation using flow and offer consultations to find the most efficient solutions. My job consists of meeting clients, designing solutions, and finally building these solutions in the software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What about soft skills, do you need them in your job?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Of course, soft skills are as important as technical skills in my job. Communication with clients is key to ensuring the success of projects, and client satisfaction with the services and solutions we offer is our highest priority. Also, internally, soft skills are key to increasing team efficiency as they\u2019re the vehicle to transport trust, harmony, and sharing responsibilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What have you gained since participating in the program?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    I now have a career that I can move forward in and which will constantly develop me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What type of people would you recommend Salesforce to?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    I\u2019d recommend Salesforce to anyone who has a passion for CRM technologies and who is willing to dedicate the time and effort to learn them. It requires lots of dedication, motivation, commitment, and passion. And the reward in terms of job satisfaction, self-development, and career prospects is absolutely worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    Learning Salesforce has been the most rewarding experience of my professional life!<\/p>\nAhmed Sukker<\/cite><\/blockquote>\nTrailblazer<\/span>\n