Introducing the Salesforce Data Architect Journey

The Salesforce Certified Data Architect credential is an important part of every Salesforce Architect's certification journey. It forms a constituent part of the Application Architect domain of the Certified Technical Architect credential, but it can stand alone, given the varying complexities and knowledge required to pass the exam. As architects, we're entrusted to build scalable foundations that our users can execute effectively upon, and data is the life-blood of a business. Understanding the relationship, quirks, and considerations of data and the Salesforce platform is crucial for designing applications that give users value. Passing this credential demonstrates advanced knowledge of these concepts. This book will arm you with the theory and skills necessary to pass the exam.

In this chapter, we'll learn about the Salesforce Certified Data Architect credential by covering the various curriculum areas and why they are important to understand to not just pass the exam, but also excel in this aspect of the day-to-day role of a Salesforce Architect.

Next, we'll get an overview of the learning journey covered in this book.

By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to understand the topic areas that constitute the credential, know what a Salesforce Data Architect is, and understand how the learning journey throughout this book is structured.

In this chapter, we'll cover the following topics:

• What is the Data Architecture and Management credential?
• Introducing the exam
• Profile of a Salesforce Data Architect
• Introducing the learning journey