Build Application Architect Expertise (ARC901)
The Build Application Architect Expertise (ARC901) course by Salesforce equips aspiring Application Architects with advanced skills in declarative solution design, data modeling, and sharing architecture to solve complex enterprise challenges. Designed for platform architects and senior developers, it addresses the growing demand—over 3.3 million Trailblazer Community members strong—for certified experts who can align Salesforce functionality with business outcomes.
This course prepares learners for the Salesforce Certified Application Architect credential, earned upon completing prerequisite exams. Koenig offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, enabling hands-on mastery of integration, identity management, and deployment strategies. Graduates advance toward Technical Architect status, unlocking leadership roles in high-impact digital transformations.
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Course Overview
The Salesforce Build Application Architect Expertise (ARC901) course is designed for professionals pursuing the Salesforce Certified Application Architect credential, a multi-exam certification automatically awarded upon completion of four prerequisite exams. This training serves enterprise architects, solution architects, and business analysts responsible for designing scalable Salesforce solutions across complex organizational landscapes. With the Salesforce ecosystem projected to generate 9.3 million jobs by 2026, demand for certified architects continues to surge across global enterprises adopting cloud-based CRM platforms.
Participants engage with core technologies including Salesforce Platform App Builder, Data Architecture and Management Designer, Sharing and Visibility Designer, and Integration Architecture Designer tools. The hands-on lab environment leverages real-world case studies in Trailhead Academy’s interactive workshop format, where students configure advanced sharing models, design large-data-volume (LDV)-optimized data architectures, and implement secure integration endpoints using declarative and programmatic controls. A key project involves evaluating an enterprise scenario requiring territory management, community security, and master data management strategies, culminating in a documented architecture solution that aligns with Salesforce best practices for scalability and performance.
This course directly prepares learners for the Salesforce Certified Application Architect designation, recognized as a critical milestone toward achieving the elite Salesforce Certified Technical Architect credential. Certified Application Architects command average base salaries between $160,000 and $220,000 annually, reflecting their strategic role in enterprise digital transformation. Koenig Solutions enhances preparation through Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to official Salesforce courseware, ensuring structured, instructor-led mastery of exam domains. Completing ARC901 positions professionals to lead complex Salesforce implementations, drive architectural governance, and advance into senior technical leadership roles within the expanding Salesforce economy.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- [
- {
- "prerequisite": "Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder certification or equivalent experience in application architecture"
- },
- "prerequisite": "Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I certification or equivalent experience in scalable application development"
- "prerequisite": "Salesforce Certified Data Architecture and Management Designer certification or equivalent experience in complex data modeling"
- "prerequisite": "Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Designer certification or equivalent experience in security and access control"
- "prerequisite": "Proficiency in declarative automation using Salesforce Flows and Approval Processes"
- "prerequisite": "Technical competency in managing Salesforce governor limits and API request limits"
- "prerequisite": "Demonstrated ability to design complex object relationship models and multi-tier sharing architectures"
- }
- ]
- Build Application Architect Expertise (ARC901) by Salesforce provides significant career benefits for professionals. Completing this course enhances your ability to design scalable and secure solutions while preparing you to meet the global demand for certified architects. Achieving these competencies demonstrates a commitment to industry best practices and enables you to drive digital transformation through robust Salesforce application design.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the ARC901 certification exam
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of ARC901 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the ARC901 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Salesforce Application Architect
- Solution Architect
- Enterprise Architect
- Technical Architect
- Senior Salesforce Consultant
- Cloud Solutions Architect
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Frequently Asked Questions
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