Platform Developer I
CRT-450Quick Answer
Platform Developer I is a associate certification from Salesforce that costs $200 and takes 100–150 hours to prepare for. The Platform Developer I validates the ability to build custom applications on Salesforce using programmatic tools — Apex classes and triggers, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and the Salesforce developer toolchain.
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About This Certification
The Platform Developer I validates the ability to build custom applications on Salesforce using programmatic tools — Apex classes and triggers, Visualforce, Lightning Web Components, SOQL, and the Salesforce developer toolchain.
Who It's For
Developers with programming experience who are building custom Salesforce solutions. Requires knowledge of object-oriented programming and familiarity with the Salesforce data model. The entry point for the Salesforce developer track.