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Getting Started with Salesforce Development
on-demand course

Getting Started with Salesforce Development

with Deepika Khanna
March 2026
Beginner to intermediate
13h 47m
English
Packt Publishing
Closed Captioning available in English

Overview

In this 13-hour course, you will gain proficiency in Salesforce development using Apex. The course covers essential topics like Apex syntax, variables, triggers, batch Apex, and optimization techniques, all designed to help you write, test, and deploy code effectively within Salesforce.

What I will be able to do after this course

  • Write efficient Apex code with proper syntax and logic.
  • Handle exceptions effectively using try-catch statements.
  • Develop and deploy triggers for various use cases.
  • Optimize queries using SOQL and SOSL for data retrieval.
  • Work with advanced Salesforce concepts like batch Apex.

Course Instructor(s)

Deepika Khanna is a software developer, educator, and author with expertise in Java/J2EE and Salesforce development. With over five years in the software industry, she has created 37 courses and helped over 168,000 students worldwide. Her passion is guiding aspiring developers in programming and Salesforce.

Who is it for?

This course is for aspiring Salesforce developers, administrators, and anyone interested in mastering Salesforce development using Apex. A basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended, but no prior experience with Salesforce is required.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781807786915