Modern Salesforce Development
Become a next-generation Salesforce developer. This instructor-led course teaches you how to design, build, test, and deploy enterprise-grade applications on the Salesforce platform using both low-code and pro-code techniques.
Last Updated: May 2026
The overview
Build scalable Salesforce applications with Apex, Lightning Web Components, and modern DevOps
Become a next-generation Salesforce developer. This instructor-led course teaches you how to design, build, test, and deploy enterprise-grade applications on the Salesforce platform using both low-code and pro-code techniques.
Instead of learning isolated coding concepts, you will develop a full Salesforce application using modern development tools such as VS Code, Salesforce CLI, Apex, and Lightning Web Components
Why take this course
Many Salesforce teams eventually reach a “declarative ceiling.” Flows become difficult to maintain, performance issues arise, and complex requirements cannot be met with clicks alone.
At that point, organizations need developers who understand how to build scalable solutions using Apex, modern UI frameworks, and professional development workflows.
We built this course to help you break through that ceiling and tackle challenges that go beyond what clicks alone can solve.
You won’t just study isolated coding topics; instead, Modern Salesforce Development helps you start thinking like a real Salesforce developer, ready to deliver secure, scalable solutions in the kind of environments companies actually use.
You’ll go beyond writing Apex code; you’ll learn to design, build, test, and launch Salesforce apps that work at scale, just like the pros do.
The course includes our exclusive study guides and practice exams for the Salesforce Platform Developer certification path.
Who is this for
- Salesforce Administrators moving into development roles
- Platform App Builders who want to expand beyond declarative tools
- Technical consultants implementing custom Salesforce solutions
- Developers preparing for the Salesforce Platform Developer I certification
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Salesforce Setup and Object Manager
- Basic experience with Flow or Salesforce automation
- Logical problem-solving skills or exposure to programming concepts
- Administrative rights to install development tools such as VS Code and Salesforce CLI
Certification ready
This course is designed to support the Salesforce Platform Developer I certification.
Learners consistently report that complex topics such as Apex triggers, SOQL queries, and Lightning Web Components become far clearer when taught through a continuous real-world development scenario.
What you will be able to do
- Understand Salesforce architecture from a developer perspective
- Design scalable data models aligned with business requirements
- Query and manipulate Salesforce data using SOQL and SOSL
- Implement complex business logic using Apex
- Build dynamic interfaces using Lightning Web Components
- Implement event-driven architectures using Platform Events
- Deploy Salesforce applications using professional development tools
Built for the exam, designed for the job
You will cover the full Salesforce development lifecycle. The course blends multiple learning methods to maximise retention and practical skills:
Course outline
Salesforce architecture and development workflow: Understanding how developers work across environments and deployments.
Data model design: Objects, relationships, record types, and data integrity strategies.
Querying Salesforce data: SOQL and SOSL for retrieving and interacting with data.
Apex programming fundamentals: Syntax, data structures, object-oriented design, and error handling.
Working with Salesforce data in Apex: SOQL queries, DML operations, and transaction management.
Apex triggers and automation: Trigger architecture, design patterns, and debugging techniques.
Apex testing: Testing frameworks, test data creation, and deployment validation.
Declarative automation: Flows, formula fields, roll-up summaries, and order of execution.
Event-driven architecture: Platform Events and asynchronous processing.
Lightning Web Components: Building modern user interfaces with LWC.
Deployment and DevOps: Using change sets, packages, Git workflows, and Salesforce CLI.
Advanced Apex topics: Dynamic Apex, asynchronous processing, and REST API development.
Course format
- Watch me: Instructor-led demonstrations of development techniques.
- Join me: Guided coding exercises building real Salesforce components.
- Your turn: Hands-on labs inside a dedicated Salesforce developer environment.
- Scenario-based learning: Solve real business problems using development techniques.
What’s included
- Dedicated Salesforce developer org for hands-on exercises
- Comprehensive student guide with structured labs
- Exam-mapped curriculum aligned to Platform Developer certification
- Real project codebase available through GitHub
- Instructor-led demonstrations and guided coding sessions
- Exclusive: You’ll also get the Salesforce Platform Developer 1 certification, and Salesforce Platform App Builder certification study guides and practice exams from K2 University
Business outcomes
- Faster development of custom Salesforce solutions
- Reduced technical debt caused by inefficient Apex implementations
- More scalable automation and application architecture
- Improved collaboration between developers, architects, and administrators
- Faster delivery of new business capabilities
- For learners, it creates a clear pathway from Salesforce administrator or app builder to professional developer.
Course content
13 sectionsIntroduction 1 topic
- Training Resources
Data Model - Design
- Data Model - Design
Data Model - Interaction: SOQL and SOSL
- Data Model - Interaction: SOQL and SOSL
Apex - Syntax
- Apex - Syntax
Apex - Work with Salesforce Data
- Apex - Work with Salesforce Data
Apex - Triggers
- Apex - Triggers
Apex - Testing
- Apex - Testing
No-code Business Logic Automations
- No-code Business Logic Automations
Platform Events
- Platform Events
User Interface
- User Interface
Custom User Interface - Lightning Web Components
- Custom User Interface - Lightning Web Components
Deployment
- Deployment
Advanced Apex Topics
- Advanced Apex Topics
Why choose us?
Gain essential and valuable skills from a recognized leader in Salesforce to future-proof your career and stand out to leading employers.
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