Course Objectives
1. Build Custom Apps Without Writing Code
Learn to design and build complete business applications on Salesforce using declarative tools — Object Manager, Page Layouts, and App Builder — without depending on a developer for every change.
2. Design Data Models That Actually Hold Up
Understand how to plan custom objects, fields, and relationships (lookup vs master-detail) before building. A poorly planned data model causes problems months later, so this is treated as a core skill, not an afterthought.
3. Automate Business Processes
Get hands-on with Flow Builder to automate approvals, record updates, and notifications. You'll learn when to use Screen Flows versus Record-Triggered Flows, since picking the wrong tool for the job is a common beginner mistake.
4. Control Data Access and Security
Learn how Profiles, Permission Sets, Roles, and Sharing Rules work together to control who sees what. This is one of the most asked-about areas in real Salesforce admin work, and also one of the most confusing without proper practice.
Popular Techniques Covered in This Course
Object Manager & schema design
Custom fields and relationships
Page Layouts & Lightning Record Pages
Flow Builder automation
Validation rules
Profiles & Permission Sets
Reports and Dashboards
App Builder (Lightning Apps)
Data import/export tools
Role hierarchy & sharing
Get Hands-on Knowledge about Real-Time Projects
Project 1
Project 1: Custom Recruitment Tracking App
Project 2
Project 2: Approval Process for Expense Claims
Project 3
Project 3: Role-Based Access Setup
Project 4
Project 4: Event Management Lightning App
Project 5
Project 5: Automated Customer Onboarding Flow
Key Features
Edubrights offers Salesforce Platform App Builder Training in virtual mode with expert trainers. Here are the key features,
40 Hours Course Duration
100% Job Oriented Training
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Certification Guidance
Curriculum
Module 1: Salesforce Platform & App Building Foundations
- Salesforce platform capabilities: what can be built declaratively
- Platform App Builder exam domains and structure
- App building methodology: from requirements to deployment
- Salesforce DX and modern development overview
- Understanding governor limits in declarative development
- When to use declarative vs programmatic solutions
Module 2: Data Modelling & Object Design
- Custom object design: naming conventions and best practices
- Field types: formula, roll-up summary, and cross-object formulas
- Object relationships: lookup vs master-detail design decisions
- Junction object patterns for many-to-many relationships
- External ID fields and data integration design
- Schema documentation and data dictionary management
Module 3: Business Logic & Validation
- Validation rules: complex formula-based data quality rules
- Formula fields: text, date, number, and checkbox formulas
- Roll-up summary fields: count, sum, min, max across relationships
- Duplicate rules and matching rules for data governance
- Field dependencies: controlling picklist values
- Default values and field update automation
Module 4: Advanced Flow Development
- Screen flow design: multi-screen wizards and dynamic forms
- Record-triggered flows: before-save and after-save patterns
- Scheduled flows: time-based data processing
- Auto-launched flows: invocable from code and processes
- Flow variables, collections, and loop patterns
- Error handling and bulkification in Flow
Module 5: User Interface Design
- Lightning App Builder: app pages, home pages, and record pages
- Lightning components: standard components and AppExchange components
- Dynamic forms: field visibility based on record data
- Dynamic actions: button visibility based on record criteria
- Lightning page templates: one-region, two-region, and sidebar layouts
- Mobile design: Lightning mobile app customisation
Module 6: Security & Access in Custom Apps
- Object-level, field-level, and record-level security for custom apps
- Profile and permission set configuration for custom objects
- Sharing rules and manual sharing for custom objects
- Custom permission sets for feature-specific access
- External sharing and community/experience cloud access
- Security review considerations for AppExchange publishing
Module 7: App Distribution & Deployment
- Package types: unmanaged, managed, and unlocked packages
- Change sets: deploying between sandboxes and production
- Salesforce CLI: metadata deployment basics
- AppExchange: publishing requirements and security review
- Environment management: sandbox strategy for app development
- Release planning and version management for custom apps
Module 8: Integration, Analytics & Exam Preparation
- External services: connecting Salesforce to REST APIs declaratively
- Platform events: event-driven architecture without code
- Custom metadata types: app configuration without deployments
- Reports and dashboards for custom application data
- Platform App Builder mock exam: 60 questions with explanations
- App Builder career pathway: progression to Platform Developer I
Receive Training From Our Skilled and Effective Trainers
Salesforce App Builder & Platform Specialists Our Platform App Builder instructors hold App Builder, Admin, and Platform Developer I certifications, bringing a unique blend of declarative expertise and platform understanding that enables them to teach app building at the right level — powerful but approachable.
Custom App Design Experience Trainers have built dozens of custom Salesforce applications for clients across healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing — from simple custom objects to complex multi-object apps with sophisticated automation, security models, and mobile interfaces.
Flow Architecture Champions With Flow now Salesforce's primary automation tool, our instructors are genuine Flow experts who teach not just how to build flows, but how to architect them well — avoiding common bulkification issues, designing for maintainability, and handling errors gracefully.
Lightning Experience UI Specialists Our trainers are Lightning Experience power users who understand the full capabilities of Lightning App Builder, dynamic forms, and dynamic actions — enabling learners to build modern, responsive Salesforce UIs without writing a line of code.
Practical App-Building Portfolio Approach By the end of this course, learners have built a complete custom Salesforce application from scratch — demonstrating real App Builder skills that can be showcased to employers and clients alongside the certification credential.
Salesforce Platform App Builder
Our institution offers a recognized Salesforce Platform App Builder certification that validates your ability to design and prototype professional user interfaces efficiently. This certification enhances your design portfolio and prepares you for collaborative projects in real-world environments. Gain practical skills through hands-on training and assessments.
Course FAQs
1. Do I need any coding background for this course?
No. App Builder is a declarative (point-and-click) role, so no Apex or JavaScript is required. You do need logical thinking, especially when building Flows, but it's closer to setting up rules and conditions than traditional programming.
2. What's the difference between a Salesforce Admin and an App Builder?
There's overlap, but App Builder focuses more on designing custom applications, data models, and user experience, while Admin work often includes broader org maintenance like user management and security setup. Many professionals end up doing both.
3. Will I get access to a practice Salesforce org?
Yes, you'll set up a free Salesforce Developer Edition org in the first session and use it throughout the course for every hands-on exercise, including the projects.
4. Is Flow Builder difficult to learn?
It has a learning curve, mainly because there are several flow types and it's easy to overcomplicate a flow. We spend dedicated sessions on this, starting with simple Screen Flows before moving to more complex record-triggered automation.
5. How is this different from a basic Salesforce Admin course?
This course goes deeper into building custom applications from scratch — data modeling, custom objects, and app-specific configurations — rather than just covering day-to-day org administration tasks.
6. Do I need to know about Sales Cloud or Service Cloud first?
Not necessarily, but basic familiarity with how Salesforce records and objects work (like Accounts and Opportunities) makes the learning curve smoother. We do a quick orientation for complete beginners.
7. Will this course help me prepare for the Salesforce App Builder certification?.
Yes, the course is structured around the same core areas the certification covers — data modeling, security, automation, and UI customization. It's not exam-cram focused, but the conceptual coverage overlaps significantly.
8. How much time should I dedicate weekly?
Most learners manage well with 5-6 hours a week, including class time and practice. Flow Builder and data model exercises usually need extra practice time outside class.
9. Is this course relevant if I already work in a non-Salesforce IT role?
Yes, it's a common transition path. People from business analyst, QA, or support backgrounds often pick up App Builder skills since it doesn't require a coding background to start contributing to Salesforce projects.
10. What tools will I actually use during the course?
Mainly Object Manager, Flow Builder, Lightning App Builder, and Schema Builder — all within your Salesforce org. No external software installation is needed for this course.
11. Can I switch from App Builder to a developer role later?
Yes, many do. App Builder gives you a strong foundation in how Salesforce data and processes work, which makes learning Apex and Visualforce later easier, since you already understand the underlying structure.
12. Is the course updated for the latest Salesforce release?
Yes, the content is reviewed against current Salesforce releases, since Salesforce pushes updates three times a year and some features (especially Flow Builder) change fairly often.
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