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The Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201) course by Salesforce equips new administrators with core skills to configure, customize, and maintain a Salesforce org, solving the critical onboarding challenge for roles like Salesforce Administrators and CRM Analysts. With over 300,000 certified Salesforce Administrators globally, demand for trained professionals remains high as businesses seek to optimize CRM efficiency and data security in Lightning Experience.

This course prepares learners for the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator credential, enhancing career readiness with hands-on experience in automation, reporting, and user management. Koenig Solutions supports success with official vendor-authorized courseware, 30-day lab access, and Guaranteed-to-Run dates, ensuring learners gain practical expertise to drive digital transformation and advance into senior admin or consultant roles.

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Course Overview

The Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201) by Salesforce is a foundational course designed for individuals new to Salesforce administration, preparing them for the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator exam. This course is ideal for aspiring Salesforce Administrators, Business Analysts, and CRM Specialists who need to configure and maintain Salesforce organizations effectively. With over 150,000 Salesforce Administrator job postings globally in 2024 and demand growing at 12% year-over-year, mastering core administrative skills is critical for entry into this high-growth field. The curriculum aligns directly with real-world responsibilities, ensuring learners gain job-ready competencies.

Participants engage with key Salesforce technologies including Lightning Experience, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Process Builder, Reports & Dashboards, and Data Loader. The hands-on labs are conducted in a live Salesforce Developer Edition environment, where students configure real-world business processes such as setting up user roles and permission sets, creating custom objects and page layouts, implementing sharing rules, and building automated workflows using Process Builder. A key project involves customizing a recruiting app to manage job applicants, including configuring record types, business processes, and approval workflows, giving students practical experience that mirrors actual admin tasks.

ADX201 prepares learners for the Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator credential, one of the most recognized certifications in CRM with over 77% of professionals holding it as a baseline qualification. Certified Administrators in the U.S. earn between $90,000 and $112,500 annually, with senior roles reaching $147,000+. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with official Salesforce courseware, Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, and access to expert-led instruction, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and applied skills. Completing this course positions learners to advance into roles such as Business Analyst, Platform Specialist, or Revenue Operations Manager, driving digital transformation across industries.

What You'll Learn

Manage Salesforce users and login security controls to ensure secure access and compliance in your Salesforce Lightning Experience environment. Configure Salesforce object and field-level security to control data visibility and protect sensitive information. Customize the Salesforce user interface with page layouts and tabs, enhancing user experience and productivity. Automate business processes efficiently using Salesforce Flow, reducing manual tasks and increasing accuracy. Manage and secure Salesforce data effectively to maintain data integrity and support decision-making. Create Salesforce reports and dashboards to deliver actionable insights, empowering users with real-time analytics. This Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201) course, offered by Salesforce, equips new administrators with practical skills to optimize Salesforce security, customization, automation, and reporting. Completing this course enables you to confidently manage user access, secure data, and streamline processes, transforming your Salesforce environment into a powerful tool for your organization. With over 100,000 certified Salesforce administrators worldwide, mastering these skills can significantly boost your career and organizational efficiency.

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Basic computer literacy and familiarity with standard business processes to effectively navigate the Salesforce platform.
  • Completion of the 'Salesforce Platform Basics' badge on Trailhead to ensure foundational knowledge of the Salesforce ecosystem.
  • A minimum of 5-10 hours of dedicated study time per week to successfully complete the Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201) course by Salesforce.
  • General understanding of CRM concepts and the sales lifecycle to better contextualize the administrative functions taught in the ADX201 course.
  • Basic proficiency in navigating web-based applications and managing data in spreadsheet formats to prepare for hands-on exercises in the ADX201 curriculum.
  • Completion of the 'Lightning Experience Basics' module on Trailhead to ensure familiarity with the interface used throughout the Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201) course.
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Certification Exam

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Exam Details
Exam Name
Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201)
Exam Cost
$200 USD
Format
Multiple Choice and Multiple Select Questions
Questions
60 questions
Duration
105 minutes
Passing Score
65%
Validity
Salesforce certifications typically do not expire, but maintaining the certification might require completing release updates
Retake Policy
Retake fee is $200 USD; candidates must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam; maximum of 3 attempts per calendar year
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Course Curriculum

Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

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Day 1– Administration Essentials for New Admins in Lightning Experience (ADX201) - Day 1: 5-Day/40-Hour Course Introduction
Define Salesforce Administrator Roles Develop Strategic Success Plans Navigate Salesforce Lightning Experience Analyze Salesforce Platform Architecture Configure Company Licensing Settings Manage Fiscal Years and Currencies Optimize Collaboration Tools Effectively Administer Salesforce User Accounts Implement Secure Login Controls
2
Day 2– Securing Data and Access Controls
Configure Salesforce User Profiles Apply Complex Permission Sets Enforce Field-Level Security Standards Manage Salesforce Record Ownership Set Organization-Wide Defaults Design Robust Role Hierarchies Define Automated Sharing Rules Coordinate Teams and Manual Sharing Apply Advanced Restriction Rules
3
Day 3– Customizing Salesforce Standard Functionality
Review Salesforce Object Models Manage Objects via Object Manager Create Complex Relationship Fields Develop Custom Formula Fields Configure Salesforce Lightning Applications Optimize User Home Pages Manage Tabs and List Views Design Efficient Page Layouts
4
Day 4– Building Declarative Automation Solutions
Master Salesforce Automation Fundamentals Create Data Validation Rules Streamline Lead and Case Management Configure Approval Process Workflows Utilize Record-Triggered Flows Develop New Custom Objects Implement Dynamic Forms Functionality Design New Custom Tabs
5
Day 5– Reporting, Dashboards, and Advanced Automation
Understand Salesforce Flow Capabilities Build Field Update Flow Automations Create Reports and Dashboards Analyze Salesforce Order Execution Execute Secure Data Backups Manage Data Import and Export Apply Data Quality Cleansing Tools Final Course Review and Certification Readiness

What's Included in Your Training

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Hands-On Lab

Live Lab Sandbox

Real Environment

Practice 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 Guide

Comprehensive lab guide with detailed instructions, screenshots, and troubleshooting tips.

Post-Training Access

30 Days

30 days of extended lab access after your training ends so you can continue practicing.

Career Outcomes

82%

of ADX201 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the ADX201 certification

Typical Salary Range (Global)
Entry$90,000–$115,000
Mid$115,000–$145,000
Senior$145,000–$180,000

*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025

Job Roles

6
  • Salesforce Administrator
  • Lightning Experience Administrator
  • Salesforce CRM Administrator
  • Salesforce Consultant
  • Sales Operations Analyst
  • Business Systems Analyst

Companies Hiring

5,000+
Salesforce Accenture Deloitte IBM PwC Capgemini Amazon Marriott International

and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking ADX201 certified professionals

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