Salesforce Platform Developer II

Prove your skills in managing users, data, and security within Salesforce.

Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) certification proves you have advanced skills to design, build, and deploy complex applications on the Salesforce platform. The exam covers advanced Apex programming, Lightning Web Components, data modeling, integration, testing, performance optimization, and deployment strategies. Designed for real-world application, the certification validates that you can develop scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce solutions for enterprise environments.

The Exams and recommended training

The Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) training course and exam give you the foundation to advance your career in advanced Salesforce development. When you certify with Salesforce, you demonstrate the skills, knowledge, and rigor that businesses recognize and trust to design, build, and deploy scalable, secure, and high-performance Salesforce applications.

Possible job roles

Here’s a version adapted for advanced Salesforce roles including PD2 for context:

  • Junior Salesforce Developer – Supports building and customizing Salesforce applications under guidance, focusing on Apex, Lightning Web Components, and automation.

  • Salesforce Administrator (Entry-Level) – Manages users, data, security, and basic automation within Salesforce orgs.

  • Junior Salesforce Business Analyst – Assists in gathering requirements, mapping business processes, and supporting solution design.

  • Salesforce App Builder (Entry-Level) – Develops declarative applications and performs basic Lightning customization to meet business needs.

  • Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) – Designs, develops, tests, and deploys complex, enterprise-level Salesforce applications, focusing on advanced Apex, Lightning Web Components, integration, performance optimization, and scalable architecture.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites, but one or more years of experience developing, customizing, or integrating Salesforce applications is recommended before attempting the Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) exam.

Active Status

All Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) certifications must be maintained by completing regular release-specific maintenance modules, typically aligned with Salesforce’s seasonal updates, to remain valid and active.

Recertification

Complete the required Trailhead maintenance modules or earn the necessary release-specific badges to maintain or renew your Salesforce Platform Developer II (PD2) certification.