Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator II (Plat‑Admn‑301)

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The Plat‑Admn‑301 is an advanced Salesforce certification that validates the skills and knowledge required to configure, manage, and maintain Salesforce at a professional level. Candidates are tested on their ability to solve complex business problems using Salesforce’s advanced features, including automation, security, data management, reporting, and system configuration.

Exam Overview

• Exam Code: Plat‑Admn‑301
• Official Title: Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator II
• Provider: Salesforce
• Duration: Approximately 105 minutes
• Passing Score Requirement: Around 65% (may vary by version)
• Question Format: Combination of single-select and multi-select questions
• Exam Focus: Real-world scenario-based questions requiring practical application of advanced admin skills
  
  

Ideal For

• Experienced Salesforce Administrators seeking to demonstrate advanced proficiency
• IT professionals managing complex Salesforce environments
• Individuals aiming for career growth as Senior Admins, Consultants, or Technical Leads
• Professionals who have already achieved the Salesforce Administrator (ADM‑201) certification and want to validate advanced skills
  
  

Candidates are recommended to have at least six months of hands-on experience with Salesforce administration before attempting this exam.

Knowledge / Skills Covered

1. Security & Access Management

• Profiles, permission sets, role hierarchy, sharing rules
• Field-level and record-level access controls
• Authentication and login management
  
  

2. Advanced Data Management

• Data quality tools such as validation rules and duplicate management
• Data import/export processes and lifecycle handling
  
  

3. Process Automation

• Flow automation and logical process design
• Workflows, approvals, and orchestration considerations
  
  

4. Customization & Configuration

• Custom objects, fields, and relationships
• Page layouts, Lightning App Builder, and UI tailoring
  
  

5. Reporting & Analytics

• Advanced reporting, dashboards, and scheduled reports
  
  

6. Deployment & Environment Management

• Change sets, sandboxes, and release management
  
  

7. Business Logic & Quality Controls

• Formulas, roll-ups, business rules, and error prevention mechanisms
  
  

The plat-admn-301exam emphasizes applying these skills in practical, real-world business scenarios rather than just theoretical knowledge.