Want to start a career in Salesforce but confused about where to start from? This blog is for those who are interested in changing careers to Salesforce but have different background or experience in another industry like Siebel, .Net, SAP, etc.

Salesforce has high powerful areas with the best career opportunities in the future. It is the top cloud-based CRM on the market. There are several roles in Salesforce — Administrator, Developer, Consultant, Marketer, Architect. You can choose the role based on your interest. Switching to Salesforce is easier than you think. If you know coding basics and object-oriented programming, you can easily pick up. Even if you are new to object-oriented programming, apex modules are available on Trailhead which will clear basics. If you are good in JavaScript, you can also learn Lightning Web Components.

Below is some learning method that will help you to start Salesforce Learning.

Trailhead –

The best place to study Salesforce is Trailhead. The free online learning platform from Salesforce is a fun way to learn in-demand skills. You can choose from various topics to learn new skills at your own pace. Complete hands-on challenges in Trailhead Playground and try out new features. Start earning badges to get some hands-on experience.

As a beginner, you can start with basic Trailhead modules – Salesforce Platform Basics, CRM for Lightning Experience, Data Modelling, Data Security, Apex Basics & Database, Apex Triggers, Apex Testing, Developer Console Basics, Admin Beginner, Developer Beginner, Build Your Career in the Salesforce Ecosystem

Create Apps in Salesforce Developer Org –

Salesforce provides a free developer environment where you can sign up. A developer org has all the features and licenses you need to get started with Salesforce Identity. It is a great way to get familiar with the product. You can create your apps and test functionality. You can also connect your org with Trailhead hands-on org. Sign up to create your Developer Org and start practice.

Certification –

Salesforce has different certifications for each role and level. Once you are confident you can go with Admin Certification and then Platform Developer 1. You can refer to the Certification Exam Guide available for each certification for course content and can give online mock exams. Salesforce has recently introduced new certification (Salesforce JavaScript Developer 1) for JavaScript developers which is a combination of MCQ (JavaScript) and Lightning web components SuperBadge.

Salesforce Community –

Join the Salesforce Success Community to get answers, share ideas, collaborate, and learn best practices. You can create your profile, build a network, post information, like, and share valuable content. You can also post your questions to Answers forums where there are Salesforce experts that can help you.

Trailhead Quest –

Quests are a fun way to learn, dig deeper into specific areas, and win prizes. Quest is available for everyone, from beginners to experts. You can choose a quest and complete the challenge. Once completed, you’ll automatically enter to win (see each quest for Prize details). Every month a new quest is posted. Choose your Trailhead Quest now.

Apart from the above points, you can also go through the online courses, YouTube videos, blogs, Udemy.

My Salesforce Journey —

I started my career in Siebel. After working for 3.5 years in Siebel, I desperately wanted to switch my technology but did not have much clarity where what and how to start. Then I decided to give a shot for Salesforce, as I had CRM experience. I started Salesforce learning on Trailhead, completed a few Trailhead Super Badges, gone through the Apex Developer and Visualforce Developer Guide to clear concepts that boosted my confidence. I decided to prepare for Platform Developer 1 certification, as I like coding. After studying dedicatedly for 3–4 months, I cleared my first certification 😊. After that, I cleared 17 Salesforce certification. Now it’s been five years to my Salesforce journey.

It’s a fun and easy way to get started with your Salesforce learning journey. Just focus, have a passion and you will be able to build a Salesforce Career.