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Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I (PD I)

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Official details

How Much Does the PD I Cost?

Exam fee for the Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I (PD I). Pricing varies by region and may change — always confirm before registering.

Exam fee
$200 USD plus applicable taxes; retake fee $100 USD plus applicable taxes.

How much does the PD I certification cost?

The PD I exam costs $200 USD plus applicable taxes; retake fee $100 USD plus applicable taxes.. Confirm current pricing with Salesforce before you register.

Exam & requirements

Verified details for the PD I. Always confirm current specifics on the official certification page.

Professional
Exam cost
$200 USD plus applicable taxes; retake fee $100 USD plus applicable taxes.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisite captured on credential page; Apex, Lightning Platform, data modeling, and Salesforce development knowledge expected.
Exam format
60 multiple-choice / multiple-select questions plus up to 5 unscored questions; 105 minutes; passing score 68%.
Renewal
Salesforce maintenance module requirements apply through Trailhead.
Associated role pay
Roles commonly associated with this certification may include Salesforce Developer, CRM Developer, Application Developer, Software Developer. BLS Software Developers median annual wage: $133,080 (May 2024).. Pay reflects the role, not the certification itself.

Jobs this certification supports

Roles the PD I commonly maps to: Salesforce Developer · CRM Developer · Application Developer · Software Developer

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