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Salesforce Platform Developer II

Salesforce Platform Developer II vs 3 alternatives compared

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Salesforce Platform Developer IIAWS Solutions Architect AssociateAWS Cloud PractitionerMicrosoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
VendorSalesforceAmazon Web ServicesAmazon Web ServicesMicrosoft
LevelAdvancedIntermediateBeginnerBeginner
Exam fee$400$150$100$99
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Passing score————
Valid for————
Typical salary$120K–$155K$130K–$165K$90K–$115K$85K–$105K
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Which should you choose?

Should I take Salesforce Platform Developer II or AWS Solutions Architect Associate first?

AWS Solutions Architect Associate is the lower-level certification (Intermediate vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Salesforce Platform Developer II or AWS Cloud Practitioner first?

AWS Cloud Practitioner is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take Salesforce Platform Developer II or AZ-900 first?

AZ-900 is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Advanced), so it is usually the better first step.