Salesforce Platform Developer I
The Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I certification validates your ability to build custom applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex and Visualforce. It covers the Salesforce data model, programmatic automation, testing, and deployment.
What is the PD1 Course?
The Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I certification validates your ability to build custom applications on the Salesforce platform using Apex and Visualforce. It covers the Salesforce data model, programmatic automation, testing, and deployment.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Software developers building Salesforce applications
- Salesforce Administrators transitioning into development
- Web developers learning the Salesforce platform
- IT professionals implementing custom Salesforce solutions
- Full-stack developers adding Salesforce to their skillset
- QA engineers testing Salesforce customizations
What You Will Learn in the PD1 Course
A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.
Salesforce Data Model
- Objects, fields, and relationships
- Schema Builder
- External IDs and upsert
- Record access and sharing rules
Apex Programming
- Apex syntax and data types
- SOQL and SOSL queries
- Triggers and trigger frameworks
- Apex governor limits
Visualforce
- Visualforce page structure
- Standard and custom controllers
- Component library
- Rendering and remoting
Lightning Web Components
- LWC component structure
- Data binding and events
- Wire service and Apex integration
- LWC best practices
Testing and Debugging
- Apex test classes and assertions
- Code coverage requirements
- Debug logs and Developer Console
- Test data factories
Deployment
- Change sets and sandboxes
- Metadata API basics
- Salesforce CLI
- CI/CD pipeline concepts
Course Prerequisites
Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport
- Salesforce Administrator certification (recommended)
- Basic programming knowledge (any language)
- Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts
- Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, JavaScript)
Exam Information
Everything you need to know about the PD1 certification exam.
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I |
Exam Code | PD1 |
Exam Type | Multiple Choice |
Total Questions | 60 |
Passing Score | 65% |
Exam Duration | 105 minutes |
Language | English, Japanese |
Exam Provider | Salesforce / Webassessor |
Exam Focus | Custom Salesforce application development with Apex and LWC |
Exam Registration | Trailhead / Webassessor |
Retake Policy | 1-day waiting period; $100 retake fee |
Certification Validity | 1 year (annual maintenance required) |
Exam Topics
Training Plans
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Basic
Certification Program
- Certification syllabus training
- Private instructor-led live classes
- Hands-on labs
- Practice exams
- Certification exam guidance
Pro
Certification + Projects
- Everything in Basic
- Real-world industry projects
- Case studies
- GitHub portfolio project
- Assignment reviews
- Capstone mini project
Premium
Career Acceleration
- Everything in Pro
- Resume building
- LinkedIn profile optimization
- Interview preparation
- Mock interviews
- Career mentoring sessions
- Capstone project
- Certification exam strategy
- Industry use-case training
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Learning Path
Your certification journey — from prerequisites to advanced roles.
Platform Developer I
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