Pass Platform Developer II and prove you can build at scale.

Walk into the exam ready for the advanced questions: asynchronous Apex, integrations, Lightning components, mocks and large data volumes. Learn, practice and review every section until the long code scenarios feel familiar.

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Platform Developer II Cert Lab: the 5 exam sections and their weights
22lessons weighted like the exam, so your hours go where the points are
574practice questions that explain every answer
4timed practice exams that show you're ready before you book
$9.99for 12 months, with a 30-day refund

What the Platform Developer II cert can do for you

Platform Developer II is the advanced developer credential. It says you can design code that handles big data, talks to other systems and stays fast under load. Here's what people usually want from it, and how this course helps you get there.

Proof you can handle the hard parts

It's a credential anyone can verify with Salesforce, and it goes beyond the basics: async processing, integration, testing with mocks and performance. That's something concrete for your next review, résumé or rate conversation.

The next step after Platform Developer

The exam requires the Platform Developer certification first, so it builds directly on what you already know and pushes it into the design decisions senior developers make.

The person who fixes the slow page

When a query times out on millions of rows, a callout fails after DML or a component won't refresh, you'll know why and what to change.

Walking into the exam calm

By exam day you'll have taken 4 full practice exams on a 120-minute timer, so you'll know where you stand against the 70% pass mark before you pay the $200 fee.

Every feature, and what it does for you

Lessons weighted like the exam

22 lessons follow the official exam guide's 5 sections and weights. Process Automation, Logic, and Integration is the biggest at 27%, so it gets the most lessons.

10 questions after every lesson

You find out right away whether a lesson stuck, while it's still fresh, instead of finding the gap on exam day.

Every answer explained

Each question explains why the right answer is right and why the other options are wrong, so a scenario you've never seen before still makes sense.

Code you read like you do at work

Apex, SOQL, Visualforce and LWC samples in editor-style code blocks, plus short hands-on tasks in a free Developer Edition org.

A section check, flashcards and a practice quiz per section

Short, self-contained study sessions. Ten minutes of flashcards on a lunch break still moves you forward when your week is full.

4 full practice exams

60 questions, a 120-minute timer and the real 70% pass mark. Your results show which sections need work, so you book with evidence instead of hope.

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What you'll be able to do

The exam tests the decisions an experienced Salesforce developer makes. Here's what you'll know when you finish, and why it matters at work.

  • Pick the right asynchronous Apex for the job, whether future methods, Queueable, Batch or Schedulable, and know the limits of each.
  • Build integrations both ways: callouts with Named Credentials and mocks, plus Apex REST and SOAP services other systems can call.
  • Use platform events, dynamic Apex and advanced SOQL to build logic that works across objects and orgs.
  • Write Apex controllers for Lightning components and Visualforce, and handle errors so users see something useful.
  • Test callouts and complex logic with mocks, stubs and good test data, then deploy with source-driven development.
  • Keep queries selective on large data volumes and use Platform Cache and efficient Apex to stay inside governor limits.

Try one before you buy

This is the kind of snippet the exam uses, and the kind you'll practice. This code runs in one synchronous transaction. What happens on line 7?

LeadSync.apex
1Lead l = new Lead(LastName = 'Ruiz',
2    Company = 'Acme');
3insert l;
4HttpRequest req = new HttpRequest();
5req.setEndpoint('callout:Erp/leads');
6req.setMethod('POST');
7HttpResponse res = new Http().send(req);
Show the answer

It throws a CalloutException: "You have uncommitted work pending. Please commit or rollback before calling out." The insert on line 3 hasn't been committed when the callout runs. The fix is to make the callout before the DML, or to move it into asynchronous Apex that allows callouts. In the course, every question explains each option like this and links to the Salesforce docs behind it.

Your 6-week plan

A suggested schedule of about 5 hours a week: one exam section a week, then a week of practice exams. Go faster or slower, you have 12 months. Each section ends with a section check, flashcards and a practice quiz, so you know it stuck before you move on.

Week 1

Advanced Developer Fundamentals

Multi-currency and translations in code, Apex managed sharing, and when to use custom metadata types or custom settings.

Week 2

Process Automation, Logic, and Integration

The biggest section. Order of execution, trigger patterns, advanced SOQL, async Apex, dynamic Apex, platform events and integrations in both directions.

Week 3

User Interface

Apex controllers for Lightning components and Visualforce, partial page refresh, component events, error handling and choosing the right UI.

Week 4

Testing, Debugging, and Deployment

Mocks and stubs, testing Lightning components, tracking down why Apex fails, and deploying with source-driven development.

Week 5

Performance

Visualforce view state, large data volumes and selective queries, Platform Cache, asynchronous callouts and efficient Apex.

Week 6

Practice exams and review

Take the timed practice exams. Your results point to your weak sections, so your last hours go exactly where you need them.

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Why a plan built on practice works

Pulling an answer out of memory strengthens it more than rereading does. Researchers call it retrieval practice. In a 2006 study by Roediger and Karpicke, students who practiced recall remembered about 61% a week later, against about 40% for students who reread. Read more in The Science of Studying for Salesforce Certifications.

That's why every part of this course asks you to answer, not just read: lessons, section checks, flashcards, quizzes and practice exams.

See exactly what you'll study

5 sections · 22 lessons · 574 practice questions · 4 practice exams. Try a free lesson before you decide.

Advanced Developer Fundamentals · 15% · 3 lessons
  • AF1: Multi-currency and translated values in code🔒 Locked
  • AF2: Share objects and Apex managed sharing🔒 Locked
  • AF3: Custom metadata types vs custom settings🔒 Locked
  • Section check, flashcards and a 12-question practice quiz🔒 Locked
Process Automation, Logic, and Integration · 27% · 7 lessons
  • PL1: Order of execution and mixing declarative with code🔒 Locked
  • PL2: Trigger patterns, errors and transaction control🔒 Locked
  • PL3: Advanced SOQL keywords🔒 Locked
  • PL4: Choosing asynchronous ApexTry a free lesson
  • PL5: Dynamic Apex🔒 Locked
  • PL6: Platform events: publish and subscribe🔒 Locked
  • PL7: Inbound and outbound integration in Apex🔒 Locked
  • Section check, flashcards and a 16-question practice quiz🔒 Locked
User Interface · 20% · 4 lessons
  • UI1: Lightning components and their Apex controllers🔒 Locked
  • UI2: Visualforce actions, partial refresh and async calls🔒 Locked
  • UI3: Component communication with events🔒 Locked
  • UI4: Errors, form factors, static resources and choosing the right UI🔒 Locked
  • Section check, flashcards and a 12-question practice quiz🔒 Locked
Testing, Debugging, and Deployment · 20% · 4 lessons
  • TD1: Advanced Apex testing: mocks, stubs and test data🔒 Locked
  • TD2: Testing and debugging Lightning components🔒 Locked
  • TD3: Finding why Apex isn't working🔒 Locked
  • TD4: Deployment and source-driven development🔒 Locked
  • Section check, flashcards and a 12-question practice quiz🔒 Locked
Performance · 18% · 4 lessons
  • PF1: Visualforce page performance🔒 Locked
  • PF2: Large data volumes, indexes and selective queries🔒 Locked
  • PF3: Platform Cache and asynchronous callouts🔒 Locked
  • PF4: Efficient Apex and governor limits🔒 Locked
  • Section check, flashcards and a 12-question practice quiz🔒 Locked
Practice exams · 4 full exams · 60 questions each
  • Practice Exam 1: 60 questions, 120-minute timer🔒 Locked
  • Practice Exam 2: 60 questions, 120-minute timer🔒 Locked
  • Practice Exam 3: 60 questions, 120-minute timer🔒 Locked
  • Practice Exam 4: 60 questions, 120-minute timer🔒 Locked
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How it's built

The lessons start where experienced developers get stuck on this exam: transaction behavior, async limits, integration patterns and query selectivity, not syntax drills.

Every limit and code sample in the course is checked against Salesforce's developer docs, Help or Trailhead, and each lesson lists its sources. If a fact can't be sourced, it isn't in the course.

Is it right for you?

You passed Platform Developer and want the next step

You know Apex, SOQL and LWC. This takes you into the advanced design questions the exam is built around.

You code every day but haven't studied the outline

The exam asks about things you may not touch often: Visualforce performance, SOAP services, Platform Cache and stub APIs. The quizzes find those gaps.

You've done Trailhead and want exam-style practice

Badges teach the platform. This adds hundreds of exam-style questions with the reasoning behind each answer, and timed practice exams that tell you when you're ready.

You're retaking after a miss

Timed, exam-weighted practice exams show which sections cost you points, so you can fix those before you pay the $100 retake fee.

Who it's not for

Anyone looking for real exam questions (there are none here). Salesforce requires the Platform Developer certification first, so start with the Platform Developer Cert Lab if you don't have it yet.

Everything you get

22 lessons across all 5 exam sections
Every section covered, in proportion to its weight on the exam		✓
574 practice questions with explanations: 220 in lessons, 50 in section checks, 64 in 5 practice quizzes, 240 in practice exams
Enough repetition that the right answer comes quickly under time pressure		✓
4 full practice exams of 60 questions each, timed at 120 minutes
Know your score before you book the exam		✓
A section check and flashcards for every section
Quick reviews that fit into a short break		✓
Code samples and hands-on tasks for a free Developer Edition org
See the behavior yourself, with no paid org needed		✓
Every answer explained, with links to the official Salesforce docs
Learn the reason, then check the source yourself		✓
12 months of access
Study at your own pace and come back to review later		✓
30-day refund
If it isn't for you, email us and get your money back		✓
Your price
The exam itself is $200		$9.99
12 months

For comparison, the exam costs $200 and a retake costs $100, according to the official Salesforce exam guide.

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Questions

How much does the Platform Developer II Cert Lab cost?

$9.99 for 12 months of access to every lesson, quiz and practice exam.

How long does it take to study for the Platform Developer II exam with Cert Lab?

About 28 hours, or roughly 6 weeks at 5 hours a week, based on the lessons, section quizzes and 4 practice exams in the course.

What's in the practice exams?

4 full practice exams of 60 questions each, 120 minutes each, weighted by section like the official exam guide. After you submit, you see the correct answers and an explanation for every question.

What do I need before taking the Platform Developer II exam?

The Salesforce Certified Platform Developer credential is a prerequisite for this exam.

Why do practice tests help?

Retrieving an answer from memory makes it stick better than rereading. This is called retrieval practice, or the testing effect.

Do I need the Platform Developer certification first?

Yes. Salesforce requires the Platform Developer certification before you can take this exam. If you need it, start with the Platform Developer Cert Lab.

What is the passing score for the Platform Developer II exam?

70% on 60 scored questions in 120 minutes, according to the official Salesforce exam guide.

Do I need a paid Salesforce org?

No. A free Developer Edition org is enough for every hands-on task.

How soon can I start?

Right after checkout. You're enrolled as soon as your payment goes through.

How long do I have access?

12 months from the day you buy.

What if it's not for me?

Email refunds@nickfrates.com within 30 days for a full refund. See the refund policy.

Are these real exam questions?

No. Every snippet and question is written from the public exam objectives and Salesforce's docs. Using real exam questions breaks Salesforce's certification agreement.

Earn the cert, and build code that holds up at scale.

Pass the exam, bring sharper design decisions to your next project and give yourself a credential you can point to.

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About Course

Study course for the Salesforce Certified Platform Developer II exam: lessons for all 5 exam sections (Advanced Developer Fundamentals; Process Automation, Logic, and Integration; User Interface; Testing, Debugging, and Deployment; and Performance), each with a section check, flashcards and a practice quiz.

Who it's for

  • Certified Platform Developers ready for the advanced Apex, integration and performance topics.
  • Experienced developers who write Apex and LWC daily but haven't studied the exam outline.
  • Anyone who missed a pass and wants timed, exam-weighted practice on their weak sections.

What it costs

$9.99 for 12 months of access to every lesson, quiz and practice exam.

How long it takes

About 28 hours, or roughly 6 weeks at 5 hours a week. That's based on what's in the course: 22 lessons at about 30 minutes each, a section check and flashcards for each of the 5 sections, 64 section-quiz questions, and 4 practice exams of 60 questions, each with time to review the explanations.

What you get out of it

  • Lessons follow the official exam guide sections and weights, so your time goes where the points are.
  • Every quiz question explains why each option is right or wrong and links to the official Salesforce documentation.
  • A section check and flashcards close every section, so you review before you move on.
  • 4 full practice exams of 60 questions each, weighted like the real exam, show your weak sections before you book.

Why practice tests work

Drilling practice tests works because of retrieval practice: pulling an answer out of memory strengthens it more than rereading does. In a 2006 study by Roediger and Karpicke, students who practiced recall remembered about 61% a week later, against about 40% for students who reread. A 2013 review led by John Dunlosky rated practice testing as one of only two high-utility study techniques. Read more in The Science of Studying for Salesforce Certifications.

Pass mark and exam format

60 scored multiple-choice/multiple-select questions plus up to 5 unscored ones, 120 minutes, and a passing score of 70%. The fee is US$200, with a US$100 retake. No hard-copy or online references are allowed during the exam.

Former names

The official exam guide lists no former name for Platform Developer II. Its prerequisite is the Salesforce Certified Platform Developer credential, covered in the Platform Developer Cert Lab.

FAQ

How much does the Platform Developer II Cert Lab cost?

$9.99 for 12 months of access to every lesson, quiz and practice exam.

How long does it take to study for the Platform Developer II exam with Cert Lab?

About 28 hours, or roughly 6 weeks at 5 hours a week, based on the lessons, section quizzes and 4 practice exams in the course.

What's in the practice exams?

4 full practice exams of 60 questions each, 120 minutes each, weighted by section like the official exam guide. After you submit, you see the correct answers and an explanation for every question.

What do I need before taking the Platform Developer II exam?

The Salesforce Certified Platform Developer credential is a prerequisite for this exam.

Why do practice tests help?

Retrieving an answer from memory makes it stick better than rereading. This is called retrieval practice, or the testing effect.

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Course Content

Advanced Developer Fundamentals (15%)

  • AF1: Multi-currency and translated values in code
  • AF2: Share objects and Apex managed sharing
  • AF3: Custom metadata types vs custom settings
  • Advanced Developer Fundamentals: Section check
  • Advanced Developer Fundamentals: Flashcards
  • Advanced Developer Fundamentals: Practice Quiz

Process Automation, Logic, and Integration (27%)

User Interface (20%)

Testing, Debugging, and Deployment (20%)

Performance (18%)

Practice Exams (4 x 60 questions)

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