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Salesforce Interview Mastery: Questions, Scenarios, and Expert Answers

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Salesforce Interview Mastery: Questions, Scenarios, and Expert Answers

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain an in-depth understanding of Salesforce objects and their relationships.

  • Master Salesforce security models, including OWD, profiles, and permission sets.

  • Learn how to implement Apex triggers, batch processing, and RESTful services.

  • Develop a strong grasp of Salesforce reporting, automation, and validation rules.

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May 2026

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the concept of Salesforce Objects, their significance in the Salesforce ecosystem, and how they fit into the platform's data model. You'll learn the basics of Salesforce Objects and how they help organize and manage data within Salesforce.

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1 video1 reading

In this module, we will dive deep into various types of relationships in Salesforce, including Master-Detail and Lookup relationships. You’ll also explore how to use Rollup Summary Fields and Junction Objects for creating complex data structures in Salesforce. Key interview questions related to these relationships will be discussed.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will cover the critical aspects of user access control in Salesforce, including Organization-Wide Defaults (OWD), Profiles, Permission Sets, and Role Hierarchies. Additionally, we will explore different types of automation tools like Workflow and Approval Processes, which help streamline tasks in Salesforce.

What's included

17 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will focus on Visualforce-related topics, from working with Standard and Custom Controllers to implementing pagination. You will also learn how to embed Flows and manage View State for more efficient and interactive Visualforce pages in Salesforce.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will dive into advanced Apex topics, such as working with collections, writing efficient queries (SOSL and SOQL), and managing transactions. We will also cover Apex test classes and their importance in ensuring the quality and reliability of your Salesforce code.

What's included

25 videos3 assignments

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