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By Swatil Binte Mahmud, Blogger, Lava Protocols<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Have you heard about Salesforce? If not, it is okay, allow me to tell you all about it and why you should consider building your career in this cloud software giant. Salesforce is looking for a Salesforce Administrator who can help to create a vital bridge between business and technology.<\/span><\/p>\n

Salesforce helps\u00a0over 150,000 customers\u00a0across a myriad of businesses, non-profits, and institutions to connect with their customers. People around the world rely on their\u00a0Customer Relationship Management (CRM)\u00a0platform to keep businesses running. The Salesforce Administrator in any of these organizations is critical for success and growth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Is A Salesforce Administrator?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salesforce Administrators\u00a0work with stakeholders to define system requirements and customize the platform. In simple words, they enable users to get the most out of Salesforce technology. A Salesforce Admin best understands how to make the platform work for their company\u2019s goals.\u00a0Some organizations employ just one admin, and some employ many people in this role.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Salesforce Administrator\u2019s colleagues can rely on them to maintain the platform, make it as easy as possible for users of any technical level to use Salesforce, and stay updated on the platform\u2019s new tools, capabilities, and updates<\/span><\/p>\n

Salesforce Administrators can be your\u00a0trusted advisors\u00a0on all things Salesforce; a good friend who gives wise advice and direction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does A Salesforce Administrator Do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because of Salesforces\u2019 capabilities, having someone with an admin certification can ensure your company is using the platform to its fullest potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, your sales team. They might use\u00a0Sales Cloud\u00a0to keep track of opportunities and close deals. With the help of a Salesforce Admin, your salespeople can set up personalized dashboards, fields, alerts, and reports to shorten the sales cycle and track every lead in greater detail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Salesforce Admins will have solutions for just about every team in your company, including sales, marketing, customer service, and more. Each department will learn from the Salesforce Admin how to use Salesforce most effectively. So, you can be the one colleague who knows it all!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How To Become A Salesforce Admin?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anyone with a computer and an internet connection anywhere in the world can get trained to be a Salesforce Admin via\u00a0Trailhead, a free online learning platform designed to teach new students and seasoned professionals a wide variety of business skills. The best part is, learning to become a Salesforce Admin takes place online and on your schedule.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To work as an admin, you must\u00a0prepare\u00a0and\u00a0study, and then pass the\u00a0Salesforce Certified Administrator exam. To complement the\u00a0Trailhead\u00a0courses, Trailhead also has a community of fellow learners; members are known as\u00a0Trailblazers. You can join the\u00a0Trailblazer Community\u00a0to learn together, find answers, and collaborate. You can also learn from the\u00a0Salesforce Admin YouTube channel. Once you have gone through the courses and steps on Trailhead to learn and study for the certification, familiarize yourself with the Salesforce Certified Administrator Exam Guide. Before scheduling your exam, we recommend that candidates have at least six months to one year of experience using Salesforce.<\/span><\/p>\n

We estimate that it takes around 115\u2013125 hours of study and preparation to pass. Do not panic! If you prepare using the resources from Salesforce, you can pass the exam with flying colors!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are The Career Prospects And Opportunities For Salesforce Admins?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some people who earn their Salesforce Administrator Certificate do so to supplement their current role in a company, potentially\u00a0secure a higher salary, and others use it to enrich their resume and find a new position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a career path for people who love to learn and for professionals who enjoy using the latest technology. But the money is good too!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Valuable Long-term Career Path<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Salesforce Administrator role has five credentials, including:<\/span><\/p>\n