Salesforce Developer I Certification Prep: Apex, Flows, and Customizations — PickAClass
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Salesforce Developer I Certification Prep: Apex, Flows, and Customizations

Master Apex programming, declarative automation, and Lightning Web Components to confidently prepare for your Salesforce Platform Developer I exam.

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Transitioning into Salesforce development requires a solid understanding of both declarative tools and programmatic coding. This comprehensive text-based guide helps you bridge that gap, preparing you thoroughly for the Platform Developer I certification exam. You will gain a deep understanding of the database model, learn how to write efficient Apex code within governor limits, and understand when to use flows versus custom code. By reading through structured explanations and analyzing code examples, you will build the technical foundation needed to customize the platform and solve complex business problems. What you'll learn: - Understand the core architecture of the platform, including multi-tenancy, MVC patterns, and database relationships. - Write clean Apex code, including classes, triggers, control flow statements, and custom exception handling. - Query database records efficiently using SOQL and SOSL while respecting platform governor limits. - Combine declarative tools like Salesforce Flows with programmatic customization for optimal automation. - Develop modern user interfaces using the foundational concepts of the Lightning Web Component framework. - Apply secure coding practices to prevent data access and user interface vulnerabilities. The course begins with foundational concepts of the database schema and security model before moving into Apex syntax, database transactions, and trigger frameworks. You will then explore modern automation strategies and user interface customization through structured text lessons and clear code walkthroughs. This course is designed for aspiring developers, administrators looking to write code, and anyone preparing for the Salesforce Platform Developer I exam. No prior coding experience is required to get started. Start reading today to take your first step toward becoming a certified developer.

Course contents

6 modules · 28 lessons · 3h 3m

1 Platform Architecture & Data Modeling
Understand how Salesforce stores data and its underlying multi-tenant structure.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. The Multi-tenant Cloud
    Learn how Salesforce shares resources among users while keeping data isolated.
    6 min
  2. The Salesforce MVC Pattern
    Distinguish between Model (Data), View (UI), and Controller (Logic).
    6 min
  3. Object Relationships
    Master the differences between Lookup and Master-Detail relationships.
    7 min
  4. The Security Model
    Understand OWD, Profiles, and Permission Sets for data access control.
    7 min
  5. Visualizing the Schema
    How to use the Schema Builder to understand object connections.
    6 min
2 Apex Programming Fundamentals
Write your first lines of Apex code using standard syntax and logic.
5 lessons · 32 min
  1. Apex Syntax & Data Types
    Learn the basic building blocks: variables, strings, integers, and Booleans.
    6 min
  2. Defining Apex Classes
    Structure your code using classes, methods, and access modifiers.
    7 min
  3. Control Flow: If/Else & Switch
    Direct your code execution using conditional logic.
    6 min
  4. Loops: Iterating Through Data
    Use For and While loops to process collections of data.
    6 min
  5. Exception Handling
    Use Try-Catch blocks to handle errors gracefully in your code.
    7 min
3 Data Manipulation & Platform Limits
Interact with the database efficiently without hitting platform walls.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Querying with SOQL
    Retrieve specific records using the Salesforce Object Query Language.
    7 min
  2. Searching with SOSL
    Use text-based search across multiple objects simultaneously.
    6 min
  3. Understanding Governor Limits
    Learn why Salesforce limits resources and how to stay within them.
    7 min
  4. Bulkification Principles
    Write code that handles hundreds of records at once to avoid limits.
    7 min
  5. Database Transactions
    Understand how DML operations and savepoints work as a single unit.
    6 min
4 Logic & Automation Strategies
Automate business processes using both code and declarative tools.
5 lessons · 34 min
  1. Apex Trigger Basics
    Write code that runs automatically when records change.
    7 min
  2. Trigger Frameworks
    Organize your triggers to ensure maintainability and order of execution.
    7 min
  3. Mastering Salesforce Flows
    Build complex automation visually without writing code.
    7 min
  4. Flow vs. Apex: Choosing Wisely
    Evaluate when to use declarative tools versus custom programmatic code.
    6 min
  5. Invocable Methods
    Learn how to call Apex code directly from a Salesforce Flow.
    7 min
5 User Interface & Security
Build modern UIs and ensure your customizations are secure.
5 lessons · 33 min
  1. LWC Foundational Concepts
    Understand the structure of a Lightning Web Component (HTML/JS/XML).
    7 min
  2. LWC Component Lifecycle
    Learn the stages a component goes through from creation to removal.
    6 min
  3. Data Binding in LWC
    Connect your JavaScript logic to the HTML template.
    7 min
  4. Secure Coding: Data Access
    Enforce sharing rules and object permissions in your Apex code.
    7 min
  5. Preventing UI Vulnerabilities
    Protect your components from XSS and other common web attacks.
    6 min
6 Testing & Certification Readiness
Finalize your knowledge and prepare for the PDI exam.
3 lessons · 19 min
  1. Testing in Apex
    Write unit tests to ensure code quality and meet deployment requirements.
    7 min
  2. Deployment Basics
    Learn how to move code from a sandbox to production using Change Sets.
    6 min
  3. PDI Exam Strategy
    Review key exam topics and time management tips for certification.
    6 min
Final project

The Automated Discount Engine

You will build a system that automatically calculates discounts for 'High Value' opportunities. You'll use a Flow to handle simple updates, an Apex Trigger for complex math, and an LWC to display the discount status to the user.

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Practice questions 26 / 28
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Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Reviews (3)

محمد DZ Verified learner
★ 4 · October 18, 2026

Loved this! The examples were super helpful and really solidified the concepts. I'm already thinking about how I can apply this.

최시우 KR Verified learner
★ 4 · July 24, 2026

Brilliant content! The structure was logical and easy to follow. I especially appreciated the clear explanations.

Pierre Bernard BE
★ 3 · July 23, 2026

Pretty informative. I liked the practical application examples, though the initial setup took longer than I expected.

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