Which Salesforce Certifications Should You Get?

The Salesforce job market is as competitive as it has ever been. And with over 30 different Salesforce certifications available (costing up to $400 per attempt), you’ve got to be smart about where you spend your time and money.

In this video I rank each Salesforce certification and explain what its value is in the job market, if any. Hope you enjoy!

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00:00 Introduction
02:02 Tier List Grading Rubric
03:50 D Tier
05:29 C Tier
06:37 B Tier
07:56 A Tier
10:05 S Tier
11:48 Conclusion

[georgebalan]

I go back to this every year. Feel so grateful. Never forget where you came from

[ayushkhanna]

This video is literally so helpful, Keep posting more videos. It help us to grow and understand things in better manner. Thanks David.

[wisdom-for-life]

Good stuff man, thanks! Currently studying for my first cert... :)

[BrittonBigbyPhotography]

Ooh I hit all the marks of those conditions, I'm not scared to be all in, and I'm 49 years looking to have some fun at the end - very interested in hybriding a Salesforce System Admin *And* Development after your encouragement. You said all the most inspiring things being later in career and making a change. Thank you!

[fchau]

When Charmander evoles into Charizard has to be the most relatable analogy I've heard yet.

[harshitsharma]

Many people nowadays are teaching salesforce but you are the one unique who is addressing some real confusions for the newbies in ohana. you are an inspiration for many sir

[Metroid]

Hey David, I've just began one week ago in SalesForce, your video really makes me excited to see what's going on ahead!
Hope to see more of your content

[DanielOLeary]

You are still the best SFDC admin I've ever worked with. Love you DLO! Listen to this man!!

[brandonbeast]

Thank you so much for this, David. I have been trying to figure out which direction to go in when it comes to which certification, and you could not have posted this video at a better time! Greatly appreciate your insight. Looking forward to more videos about this!

[naturaltiph]

ok David Liu + Focusonforce voucher ?? I already love this video :p I'm so thankful for your blog. I found it 3 years ago, while I was in the middle of a carreer change, and I'm now a 8X certified Salesforce developer (even platform II even though I NEVER thought I would call myself a developer one day) ! Your blog (and now your youtube channel) are a great souce of motivation and advice ! Thanks so much for all that you do !

[nirikshasandeshdalal]

Thank you so much David! It really gave me a direction and now I know what to aim for next.

[brandonwang]

Great video. I'm glad I have few certifications are in A and B level 🤓 Working on getting developer I and your Apex academy videos are helpful and fun! You definitely have the voice to get me stay engaged!!!

[luciousshabazz]

You're awesome! I love your style and flair! Thank you for the education! 👊🏾

[Mr_How_Well]

I really enjoy your videos and often refer back to this one. I am a veteran so HAVE to get my Admin cert before I get any more vouchers, but was wondering if you might consider updating this list annually? I'm curious about the projected growth of CPQ and Field Service Lightning specifically. Thanks, and yes, I did hit the "Subscribe" button.

[megalodonny]

Your channel is a gold mine! Thanks so much for everything!!

[ganeshm]

PD2 with all the super badge requirements is much longer and time consuming to obtain than the exam conducted earlier. The exam only had one scenario but the badges require a lot of effort, even for someone to use code from elsewhere, it takes time. You will truly be exposed to a very large number of features and areas in Salesforce without a doubt. Personally I feel PD2 is more valuable now than earlier, the previous one was a much simpler means to pass.

[ceciliawong]

I drew the chart down and posted it on my office wall.

[getsimplesalesforce]

Solid Advice - Loved the charting to get a feel for what certs you see as valuable 💪🏼

[Hmh]

I think you should make an update...
Cloud marketing has become one of the most attractive field of expertise with covid19

[RVAraghav]

Wow David. You never cease to amaze us. This was extremely helpful. Keep it up!