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Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (DEX402) by Salesforce equips administrators, app builders, and consultants with advanced skills to design, automate, and deploy custom applications using declarative tools—no coding required. It solves the critical pain point of extending Salesforce functionality beyond standard administration, enabling rapid app development to meet dynamic business needs. With over 170,000 certified Platform App Builders globally, demand for these roles continues to grow across industries leveraging Salesforce.

This course prepares you for the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder credential, enhancing your ability to design scalable, secure, and efficient applications. Koenig Solutions offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Completing this training positions you to drive digital transformation and accelerate career advancement in the Salesforce ecosystem.

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Course Overview

The Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (DEX402) course by Salesforce is designed for professionals preparing for the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder exam, a credential highly sought after by organizations leveraging the Salesforce ecosystem. This course is ideal for Salesforce Administrators, Platform App Builders, and Business Analysts who aim to design and build custom applications using declarative tools. With over 150,000 certified professionals globally and widespread adoption across industries, the Platform App Builder certification validates expertise in low-code development on the Lightning Platform, making it a critical asset for roles focused on CRM customization and business process automation.

Participants in the DEX402 course gain hands-on experience with core Salesforce tools including Lightning App Builder, Process Builder, Flow, and Change Sets within a dedicated Salesforce Developer Org. Through guided labs, students configure custom objects, design data models with master-detail and lookup relationships, implement validation rules, and build record-triggered and screen flows to automate real-world business processes. The curriculum emphasizes practical deployment strategies using sandboxes and change sets, ensuring learners master the full lifecycle from development to production release. A key project involves building a fully functional Salesforce application from scratch, integrating user interface components, data management, and automation to solve complex business scenarios.

By completing the Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (DEX402) course, candidates are thoroughly prepared for the Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder credential, recognized globally for its rigor and industry relevance. Certified professionals report average salaries ranging from $80,000 to $120,000 annually, with higher earnings for those with additional certifications. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning journey with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and 1-on-1 training options, ensuring personalized attention and mastery of official Salesforce courseware. Earning this certification opens pathways to advanced roles such as Salesforce Consultant or Developer, empowering professionals to lead digital transformation initiatives in enterprise environments.

What You'll Learn

Design Salesforce data models declaratively with Salesforce's Schema Builder, enabling efficient data structure creation for platform app development
Configure Lightning App Builder pages and custom actions to optimize user interfaces and streamline business processes
Implement business logic in Salesforce through formula fields and roll-up summaries, simplifying complex calculations without coding
Automate business processes in Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402) by optimizing record-triggered flows in Flow Builder
Manage Lightning page assignments and data security settings to ensure compliance and protect sensitive information
Deploy Salesforce applications seamlessly using change sets and packages for reliable and scalable platform development

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Salesforce Certified Administrator certification or equivalent experience is recommended for the Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402) course by Salesforce
  • At least six months of practical Salesforce administration experience is advised to grasp the concepts effectively
  • Experience configuring page layouts, fields, and custom objects declaratively helps learners build custom Salesforce apps
  • Knowledge of workflow rules, process builder, and approval processes enables efficient automation within Salesforce
  • Understanding data modeling, including relationship types and roll-up summary fields, is essential for effective app development
  • Familiarity with security and sharing settings, such as profiles and permission sets, ensures data protection and proper access control
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Certification Exam

Everything you need to know about the DEX402 certification exam

Exam Details
Exam Name
Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (DEX 402)
Format
Multiple Choice/Multiple Select Questions
Questions
Approximately 60 questions questions
Duration
105 minutes
Passing Score
Varies; Salesforce does not disclose the specific passing score
Validity
Until major release cycles change; recommended to keep up with ongoing Salesforce updates
Retake Policy
Retake fee is $100; wait 24 hours between attempts; maximum 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– Mastering Data Modeling in Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402)
Core Salesforce CRM Object Capabilities Defining Declarative Customization Boundaries Identifying Programmatic Customization Use Cases Optimizing Scalable Data Model Design Analyzing Relationship Types Impact Evaluating Field Type Change Considerations Leveraging Schema Builder Efficiency Implementing External Objects Use Cases
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Day 2– Optimizing User Interfaces with Salesforce Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402)
Advanced Salesforce Customization Options Configuring Custom Buttons, Links, Actions Streamlining List Views Configuration Structuring Efficient Record Types Setup Integrating Native Social Features Applying Modern UI Design Best Practices Managing Data Import and Export Advanced Lightning App Customization
3
Day 3– Automating Business Logic via Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402)
Building Advanced Formula Fields Calculating Roll-up Summary Fields Configuring Robust Validation Rules Mastering Process Automation Basics Analyzing Field Update Ramifications Implementing Effective Recursion Prevention Streamlining Approval Processes Setup Optimizing Legacy Workflow Rules
4
Day 4– Securing Data in Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402)
Managing Object Access Restriction Extending Secure Record Access Enforcing Granular Field-Level Security Designing Scalable Sharing Solutions Utilizing Lightning Process Builder Security Rigorous Security Model Testing Leveraging Declarative Security Tools Configuring Precise Data Visibility Controls
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Day 5– Deploying Solutions with Declarative Development for Platform App Builders (Dex 402)
Mastering Application Lifecycle Management Executing Robust Sandbox Strategy Streamlining Change Sets Usage Managing Unmanaged Packages Deployment Configuring Managed Packages Distribution Strategic Deployment Planning Methods Evaluating AppExchange App Integration Understanding Limits of Declarative Tools

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Career Outcomes

78%

of DEX402 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months

Salary Impact

+22%

Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DEX402 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
  • Certified Salesforce App Builder
  • Salesforce Consultant
  • CRM Functional Consultant
  • Salesforce Business Analyst
  • Low-Code Application Developer
  • Salesforce Platform Specialist

Companies Hiring

5,000+
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