Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADM201) Beginner
Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADM201) by Salesforce equips aspiring Salesforce Administrators with foundational skills to manage user access, automate business processes, and maintain data integrity—solving the critical onboarding gap for over 100,000 open Salesforce Admin roles globally. Designed for new administrators, this course delivers hands-on experience configuring Salesforce environments, addressing real-world challenges like security setup and workflow automation.
This course prepares learners for the Salesforce Certified Administrator credential, a requirement for 92% of Salesforce job postings. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling mastery of platform configuration and reporting. Earn your certification and unlock career advancement in the $30B Salesforce ecosystem.
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Course Overview
The Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADM201) course by Salesforce is a foundational training program designed for new system administrators, power users, and IT managers responsible for configuring and maintaining Salesforce environments. This comprehensive course prepares learners for the Salesforce Certified Administrator exam, a widely recognized credential in the CRM industry. Ideal for those managing Salesforce deployments, the curriculum equips students with critical skills in user management, data security, automation, and reporting. With over 150,000 certified administrators globally and Salesforce holding a 19.8% market share in the CRM sector, demand for skilled professionals remains strong across industries including sales, service, and marketing operations.
Students in the Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADM201) program gain hands-on experience with core Salesforce tools including Lightning Experience, Salesforce Object Query Language (SOQL), Process Builder, Data Loader, Reports & Dashboards, and the Setup menu. Using a live Salesforce org as the lab environment, participants configure real-world business processes such as setting up user roles and profiles, customizing page layouts, creating automated workflows, and importing data using wizards and bulk tools. A key project involves building a complete support case management system with custom fields, record types, and automation rules, enabling students to demonstrate practical configuration skills aligned with administrator best practices.
This course directly prepares candidates for the Salesforce Certified Administrator certification, one of the most in-demand credentials in cloud platform management. Certified administrators earn an average salary of $95,000 annually in the U.S., with senior roles reaching over $110,000, according to 2024 industry reports. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, official Salesforce courseware, and 1-on-1 instructor support, ensuring learners master every concept. By completing the Administration Essentials for New Admins (ADM201) training, professionals position themselves for long-term career growth as Salesforce Administrators, Business Analysts, or Platform Specialists in high-impact digital transformation roles.
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Completion of the 'Getting Started: Navigating Salesforce' Trailhead module, essential for new Salesforce administrators
- Completion of the 'Getting Started: Using the Sales Cloud' Trailhead module, foundational for managing Salesforce environments
- Basic understanding of Salesforce object relationships and record types, critical for effective administration
- Familiarity with creating and managing user accounts in Salesforce, vital for user access control
- Experience with data import/export tools in Salesforce, necessary for efficient data management
- Understanding of business process automation concepts like approval processes and workflow rules, key for streamlining operations
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the ADM201 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Salesforce Navigation
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Day 2– User Management and Administration
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Day 3– Security and Data Access Control
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Day 4– Customization and Data Integrity
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Day 5– Reporting and Automation Essentials
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Hands-On Lab Environment (30 days)
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Hands-On Lab
Live Lab Sandbox
Real EnvironmentPractice in a real lab environment with full access to the tools and services covered in the course.
30+ Guided Labs
30+Step-by-step lab exercises designed to reinforce each module with practical, hands-on tasks.
Lab Manual Included
Full GuideComprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.
Post-Training Access
30 Days30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.
Career Outcomes
of ADM201 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the ADM201 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Certified Salesforce Administrator
- Salesforce Consultant
- Sales Operations Analyst
- CRM Administrator
- Business Systems Analyst
- Salesforce Business Analyst
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking ADM201 certified professionals
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