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About the certification
Declarative Customization of the Salesforce Platform
This credential validates a professional's ability to design, build, and implement custom applications using the declarative customization capabilities of the Salesforce platform. Certified specialists possess a deep understanding of how to extend Salesforce without writing programmatic code, utilizing out-of-the-box features to create tailored business solutions that align with corporate workflows.
Core Technical Competencies
- Designing custom data models, objects, and field relationships
- Configuring user interfaces with Lightning App Builder and page layouts
- Implementing automated business processes using Salesforce Flow
- Establishing robust data security, sharing rules, and permission sets
- Managing customization lifecycles and deploying changes using sandboxes
Business Value for German Enterprises
In Germany, companies require highly structured and compliant IT architectures. Professionals holding this certification help local businesses tailor Salesforce to specific European operational demands, ensuring localized data handling, German-language user interfaces, and seamless integration with existing enterprise systems. Their expertise allows organizations to adapt rapidly to changing market conditions and regulatory updates without relying on expensive programmatic development.
Distinguishing App Builders from Administrators
While administrators focus on maintaining and supporting an existing Salesforce environment, app builders are specifically geared toward creation and evolution. They design the architecture of new custom applications, establish how data flows between objects, and automate complex logic. Engaging a certified specialist ensures that your custom setups are built according to Salesforce best practices, preventing technical debt and maximizing system performance.
Meet FRATCH Salesforce Certified Platform App Builders
Zouhere Yafout
IT-Product Owner
Last position:
IT-Product Owner at BMW Group
- Created product roadmaps from conception to launch
- Led the successful delivery of a cross-functional program valued at €3.5 million per year
- Managed and prioritized the product backlog
- Specified requirements from different stakeholders and led design discussions
- Led the exploration, refinement, design, development, and operation of the product using agile methods and drove the overall vision and direction
- Worked closely with delivery teams and cross-functional partners (Business units, Software Engineering, UX, Domain Management)
- Developed and executed risk assessment, prevention, and mitigation plans; identified, tracked, and resolved issues
- Established program governance to manage requirements in line with scope, time, schedule, cost, and business objectives
- Acted as single point of contact for internal organization, customer, and partner to foster collaboration and decision-making
Achievements:
- Increased online reach of knowledge and efficiency in CIC
- Rolled out Salesforce Central Knowledge Mgmt. in 30 BMW markets for Selfcare and Assisted Care
- Improved performance and individuality of knowledge through GenAI integration in self-care and assisted care
- Reduced call costs, shortened call durations, and decreased follow-ups, lowering operational costs
- Rolled out GenAI solution in 20 BMW markets for Selfcare and Assisted Care
Technology/Tooling: Salesforce Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Knowledge Base, Einstein GPT, Mulesoft, Adobe Analytics, BMW GenAI Platform, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Jenkins, AWS, CI/CD
Bhanu Prakash Avula
CRM and MarTech Expert
Last position:
CRM and MarTech Expert at Merkle DACH
- Configure and customize Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, and Data Cloud to meet client-specific requirements, ensuring seamless deployment and scalability
- Develop and maintain custom APIs, automation workflows, SQL queries, Liquid Script, AMP script, and SSJS scripts for data processing, personalization, and dynamic content
- Design and implement multi-channel campaigns and customer journeys across email, SMS, push notifications, and in-app messaging
- Build and maintain integrations with CRM systems, analytics platforms, data warehouses, and third-party tools using REST/SOAP APIs and connectors
- Develop data models, ETL processes, and pipelines to synchronize data across systems, enabling a unified customer view and real-time engagement
- Optimize platform performance by implementing error handling, logging, and monitoring mechanisms
- Provide development support for campaign setup, deployment, and monitoring
- Optimize customer journeys and automation workflows using Journey Builder, Audience Builder, and Automation Studio
- Conduct A/B testing, performance analysis, and reporting to enhance campaign effectiveness and ensure maximum ROI
- Design and maintain data extensions, segmentation strategies, and audience targeting rules for effective customer communication
- Leverage Data Cloud capabilities to unify customer profiles, enable predictive analytics, and personalize customer interactions
- Act as a technical SME, providing support for complex issues related to platform configuration, integrations, and campaign execution
- Troubleshoot API integrations, scripting errors, automation failures, and data synchronization issues
- Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve critical issues and deploy fixes
- Establish development standards, reusable templates, and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability
- Document technical designs, workflows, configurations, and troubleshooting guides
- Conduct training sessions and knowledge transfers to empower internal teams and clients
- Develop custom dashboards and performance reports to track campaign metrics and data trends
- Stay updated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, and Data Cloud releases and industry trends
- Evaluate and implement new tools and AI-powered solutions for predictive analytics, segmentation, and personalization
Taha Holawala
Senior Salesforce Developer
Last position:
Senior Salesforce Developer at Eurofiber
- Implemented Service Tickets functionality for the HOLAWAL Partner Portal, taking full ownership of the epic from architectural design to delivery
- Conducted stakeholder meetings, defined solution approach, and developed a reusable dynamic LWC component that enables configurable flow creation through JavaScript file settings
- Implemented the IP-VPN workflow as a new business product and managed its end-to-end delivery using Salesforce Communication Cloud
- Designed and developed a customer-facing quoting mechanism enabling external customers to view and accept quotes seamlessly
- Localized and enhanced the customer portal by implementing Dutch translations, improving usability and engagement for a major Dutch client
- Designed a quote request submission flow for the customer portal using Balsamiq wireframing tool, ensuring all required details were captured upfront
- Developed an order form flow using Lightning Web Components to capture products, linked services, and service locations
- Configured Salesforce Industries CPQ by modifying existing products, adding new attributes, and implementing validations to enhance product customization and accuracy
- Implemented Apex mocking using the FFLIB library to build efficient, maintainable, and high-coverage test classes
Samuel Bentele
Senior Salesforce Consultant and Developer
Last position:
Senior Salesforce Consultant and Developer at Self-Employed (Freelancer)
- Salesforce freelancer with focus on the Salesforce core clouds (sales, service, and experience)
- Creating Salesforce solution designs and implementing custom solutions (Salesforce development) – experienced in Salesforce Apex and integration technologies (integration of third-party apps with Salesforce)
- Performing Salesforce deployment activities
- Salesforce greenfield implementations and data migrations from legacy CRM systems (with the use of ETL-tools)
- Conducting Salesforce org health checks - maintaining, improving and automating Salesforce implementations and processes
- Designing and implementation of sharing & visibility concepts
Daniel Schauer
Salesforce Marketing Cloud & Sales Cloud Consulting
Last position:
Salesforce Marketing Cloud & Sales Cloud Consulting at Agriculture
- Coordinated the solution design of marketing cloud automation parts including connection with Salesforce core clouds
- Kicked off cross-cloud campaigns
- Performed imports and exports, data management and data quality improvements
- Created fields, users and other admin tasks
- Configured products and product bundles
- Set up pricing rules and consulted on price books and quotes
- Implemented how-to documents and on-demand videos
- Built dashboards and reports for different crops and seasons
Gesa Gleue
Salesforce Consultant
Last position:
Salesforce Consultant at DEKRA Certification GmbH
- Supporting Salesforce applications and development within DEKRA Certification
- Optimizing lead and opportunity processes for sales
- Preparing and conducting Salesforce training
- Creating reports and dashboards for different user groups
- Advising on and implementing processes in Salesforce
Ali Soltani
Salesforce Consultant
Last position:
Salesforce Consultant at Artemis Innovations GmbH
- Replaced Oracle Service Cloud with Salesforce
- Analyzed the existing data structure and developed a migration plan
- Created data transformation flows using Pentaho (Spoon)
- Analyzed processes and validation rules to prepare data migration focusing on service object data
Anoosha Yerabati
Salesforce Administrator
Last position:
Salesforce Administrator at ISK Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Worked on the Salesforce configuration such as custom objects, complex formula fields, validation rules, email templates (Classic & Lightning), reports and dashboards
- Designed and deployed custom tabs, approval processes and auto-response rules for automating business logic
- Customized Salesforce org based on the user needs
- Gathered customer requirements from business user teams across sales, marketing and customer service
- Automated business logic using flows and Apex triggers
- Developed Visualforce pages and Lightning web components
- Maintained data quality by identifying, deleting or merging duplicate records, cleansing and updating inaccurate data
Michèle Koch
Salesforce Solution Architect
Last position:
Salesforce Solution Architect at Stellwerk GmbH
- Products: Sales Cloud, Field Service Lightning
- Role: I took over the project from the previous partner to save it from failing. I had to re-built the custom architecture to ensure a stable and sustainable system. I built solutions to meet the clients business requirements and introduced Field Service Lightning to schedule Technicians and let them document appointments with the FSL Mobile App.
- Methodology: Scrumban, Jira/ Confluence
- DevOps: Salesforce Change Sets
- Skills: Sales Process Management, Reporting, Field Service, FSL Mobile
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Salesforce Certified Platform App Builders statistics
Typical experience
12 years
Average project duration
1.6 years
Certifications per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Information Technology, Customer Service, Business Intelligence
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Professional Services
Most common languages
English, German, Arabic
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
56%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Questions in mind? Get key insights about FRATCH
A professional holding the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder credential has proven expertise in designing data models, user interfaces, and business logic using declarative platform tools. They specialize in building custom applications, customizing existing objects, and setting up automated workflows without writing custom code.
While a Salesforce Administrator focuses on managing, configuring, and maintaining an existing Salesforce environment, a Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder is specialized in designing and building new custom applications from scratch. They possess deeper skills in data modeling, UI customization, and process automation design.
German businesses place a high premium on structured, scalable, and compliant IT systems. Hiring a Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder in Germany ensures that custom database schemas and automation flows are built to international standards, facilitating easier alignment with local regulations and business practices.
No, a Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder focuses primarily on declarative development, which means configuring Salesforce using clicks rather than code. However, they understand the limits of declarative tools and know exactly when a project requires transition to programmatic solutions like Apex or Lightning Web Components.
A certified Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder is skilled in implementing the Salesforce security model. They configure organization-wide defaults, role hierarchies, sharing rules, and permission sets to ensure that sensitive company data is only accessible to authorized users.
This certification is essential for projects involving digital transformation, migration from legacy CRM systems, and the creation of custom departmental apps. A Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder ensures the new solution is scalable, user-friendly, and fully integrated with existing business workflows.
Salesforce requires credential holders to complete regular maintenance modules linked to platform releases. This ensures that a Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder remains fully up to date with the latest features, including enhancements to Flow builder and security configurations.
Many German enterprises require a Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder who can navigate business processes in German to accurately translate local requirements into system architecture. While many projects can be completed remotely, initial workshop phases often benefit from hybrid on-site presence in major German business hubs.
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