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A Salesforce Administrator’s Guide From Newbie to Professional

February 15, 2021 by Kelly Michael Skelton Leave a Comment

I knew that I wanted to be involved in business since I was 16 years old. However, I didn’t always know how I would contribute. After earning my bachelor’s degree and MBA in Marketing, I turned to Salesforce to develop technology skills, and this created an immediate opportunity for me to change businesses for the better.

In less than 2 years, I’ve gone from having zero understanding of the Salesforce Platform to becoming a 5X Certified, 7X Ranger, 10X Superbadge Salesforce professional. Going from Salesforce newbie to Salesforce pro in 1 or 2 years is achievable without any background in technology or computer science.

These are my top 5 tips to help new Salesforce Administrators build a successful career. 1. Learn Salesforce with Trailhead

Without Trailhead, there’s no chance I’d be working with Salesforce products right now. I wouldn’t have the necessary skills, nor would I have even had the

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