Top Trailheads for Salesforce Newcomers

To begin, start with these trails to better understand what Trailheads are all about:

• Skill Up for the Future with Trailhead
  Get started with Trailhead and the Trailblazer community, find your way around, build your network and solve problems together.
• Trailblazer Community Groups
  Meet Trailblazers like you and discover community conferences.
• Trailhead Playground Management
  Create a Trailhead playground, get a username and password, and install apps and packages.

Explore Your Options

Salesforce gives you the tools you need to succeed. Develop a deeper understanding about the skills needed for different careers and advance your skills for career specific requirements, even for jobs outside of Salesforce.

To explore your options, start with these trails:

• Build Your Career in the Salesforce Ecosystem
  Create a career plan, build communication skills, and earn credentials to succeed in the Salesforce ecosystem.
• Salesforce Skills and Experience Building
  Demonstrate your Salesforce skills and experience to potential employers.
• Build your Personal Portfolio on Salesforce
  Create a personal web site to showcase your accomplishments and Salesforce skills.

Get to Know Sales Cloud

Sales Cloud is the basis that most other Salesforce cloud applications run on and has historically been the largest revenue generator for Salesforce, so having a comprehensive understanding of the platform is vastly beneficial.

To begin with Sales Cloud, start with these trails:

• Discover Sales Cloud
  Get to know Sales Cloud, how to grow your business with it and measure important metrics.
• Lead to Cash Sales Features
  Understand how to optimize Salesforce with the right combination of products for your sales teams.

To prepare for Salesforce’s Seasonal Releases, visit this trail:

• Prepare for Salesforce Releases
  Learn the latest Salesforce release features and craft your release strategy.

Develop Your Salesforce Admin Skills

Salesforce admins, or #AwesomeAdmins, know how to get the most out of the Salesforce system. These trails will give you everything you need to get started.

To become an #AwesomeAdmin, start with these trails:

• Admin Beginner
  Start your #AwesomeAdmin journey by learning the basics of customizing Salesforce.
• Learn Admin Essentials in Lightning Experience
  Master the fundamentals of administering a Salesforce org.

Security

Safety first! Even if you’re a newcomer to the platform, having an understanding of Salesforce security and how data is safeguarded is important.

To learn more about best security practices, start with these trails:

• Protect Your Salesforce Data
  Learn how you and your users can work together to keep your data safe.
• Manage Identity and Access
  Learn how Salesforce Identity lets you give the right people the right access to the right resources at the right time
• User Authentication
  Secure your org with multi-factor authentication, My Domain, and single sign-on.

Salesforce AppExchange

Maximize your Salesforce investment. Created in 2006, AppExchange is the leading enterprise cloud marketplace with apps and experts to help you solve business challenges fast. With over 117,000 customer reviews and 9 million installs, AppExchange has solutions for every obstacle.

To learn more about how to maximize Salesforce functionality, visit these trails:

• AppExchange Basics
  Extend the power of Salesforce with apps and services from AppExchange.
• AppExchange Solutions
  Find solutions for your business and learn how to install them in your org.