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Salesforce Platform Developer I
Training Course

Develop Salesforce coding skills using Apex, SOQL/SOSL, triggers, asynchronous processing concepts, Lightning Web Components, unit testing, and deployment practices. The focus is on writing bulk-aware, testable logic within Salesforce platform constraints.

Duration: 8–10 weeksGuided hours: 55–70 hoursLevel: Intermediate
✓Apex and object-oriented patterns
✓SOQL and SOSL
✓Triggers and bulkification
✓Hands-on project and review
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Practical learning pathProject-led curriculumCareer guidance available
Role-basedlearning path ⌘Hands-onprojects & labs
8Core modules
55–70 hoursGuided learning
1+Practical project
Course overview

What you will learn in this Salesforce Platform Developer I program

This pathway suits programmers who want to specialise in Salesforce development. Practice covers both business logic and user-facing components, with attention to governor limits, secure access, and maintainability.

Skills covered

  • Apex and object-oriented patterns
  • SOQL and SOSL
  • Triggers and bulkification
  • LWC, testing, and deployment

Who should join?

Developers with Java, JavaScript, C#, or other programming experience. The learning path can be adjusted to the learner’s starting level after an initial discussion with the training team.

Before you enrol

Prerequisites & learning approach

Programming fundamentals, object-oriented programming, SQL basics, and Salesforce platform basics.

  • Instructor-led concept sessions and guided demonstrations.
  • Practice tasks and scenario-based discussions.
  • Project documentation and review checkpoints.
  • Interview preparation or certification-aligned revision where relevant to the chosen track.

Duration is a recommended planning estimate. Final hours and lab access should be confirmed for the selected cohort.

Module-wise curriculum

Salesforce Platform Developer I syllabus

Study the learning sequence below. Module delivery order may be adjusted to the cohort’s background and the available Salesforce training environment.

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M1

Developer environment and platform model

Developer org/sandbox, metadata, objects, relationships, governor limits and development workflow.

M2

Apex fundamentals

Syntax, classes, interfaces, collections, exceptions, static methods, enums and object-oriented patterns.

M3

SOQL and SOSL

Queries, relationship queries, filtering, search, bulk-safe data access and query optimisation basics.

M4

Triggers and transaction logic

Trigger context, handler pattern, before/after events, bulkification, recursion control and governor limits.

M5

Declarative and programmatic automation

Flow vs Apex decisions, invocable Apex, asynchronous Apex concepts, scheduled/batch/queueable patterns.

M6

Lightning UI development

LWC component fundamentals, properties, events, Apex calls, wire service, forms and lifecycle overview.

M7

Testing and debugging

Apex unit tests, assertions, test data, debugging logs, test isolation and coverage expectations.

M8

Deployment and exam preparation

Metadata/deployment concepts, CLI overview, version control workflow, security review and exam topic revision.

Applied learning

Practical project: build and explain a real business scenario

Build a service-request application with Apex logic, SOQL queries, automated tests, and a Lightning Web Components interface.

Requirements / scenarioGuided configuration or designTesting & validationProject walkthrough
Career relevance

Roles this learning path can support

The following are example role directions aligned with the skills taught. Hiring requirements differ by employer, experience, communication skills, and hands-on ability.

Salesforce Developer Trainee
Junior Salesforce Developer
CRM Application Developer
Common questions

FAQs about Salesforce Platform Developer I

Do I need to know Java before joining?

A strong programming foundation and OOP understanding are recommended. Experience in Java, JavaScript, C#, or another language can help.

Will this include Lightning Web Components?

Yes. The pathway introduces LWC fundamentals and Apex integration alongside the core platform developer topics.

Are certification fees included?

No certification exam fee is assumed to be included. Confirm current Salesforce exam details separately.

Is an official Salesforce certification included?

The course may include certification-aligned preparation, but it does not issue an official Salesforce credential. Check the current official exam guide, registration process, prerequisites, and fees separately.

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