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About the Salesforce Data Architect CredentialThe Salesforce Certified Data Architect credential is designed for professionals who assess architectural environments and requirements, creating scalable, high-performance solutions on the Salesforce Customer 360 Platform. This certification demonstrates expertise in key areas such as:Data Modeling & Database DesignMaster Data ManagementSalesforce Data ManagementData GovernanceLarge Data Volume ConsiderationsData MigrationCertified Data Architects effectively communicate solutions and design trade-offs to both business and IT stakeholders.Who Should Pursue the Salesforce Certified Data Architect Certification?This certification is intended for architects who specialize in enterprise data management on Salesforce. These professionals are skilled in frameworks related to data sourcing, integration, persistence, governance, security, and delivery. They also ensure high data quality by addressing issues like duplication and data accuracy while recommending best practices for organizational data stewardship.To succeed, candidates should have:2-3 years of Salesforce experience5+ years of experience supporting or implementing data-centric solutionsIdeal roles for this certification include:Advanced AdministratorData ArchitectTechnical/Solution ArchitectAdvanced Platform DeveloperKey Skills and Knowledge AreasCertified candidates demonstrate expertise in:Data modeling and database design, including custom fields, master-detail, and lookup relationshipsMapping client requirements to database needs and utilizing Salesforce standard and big objectsManaging large data volumes, including indexing, migrations, and performance optimizationUnderstanding Salesforce platform tools, including declarative options and ETL toolsEnsuring clean, high-quality data with robust data stewardship practicesWhat is Not Required for the Certification?Candidates are not expected to have expertise in:Non-Salesforce technologies and databasesConfiguring integration toolsMaster data management (MDM) tool implementationAdvanced Lightning developmentProgramming languagesRecommended (but not mandatory) certifications include:Salesforce Certified Platform App BuilderPlatform Developer IPlatform Developer IIAbout the ExamHere are the details for the Salesforce Certified Data Architect exam:Format: 60 multiple-choice/multiple-select questions plus up to five unscored questionsDuration: 105 minutesPassing Score: 58%Registration Fee: $400 (plus applicable taxes)Retake Fee: $200 (plus applicable taxes)Delivery Options: Onsite proctored exam or online proctored environmentReferences: No materials may be referenced during the examPrerequisites: None

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