- Write down two roles you are genuinely curious about. Compare the daily work, not just the job title.
- Look at the skills those roles ask you to use: data modelling, automation, development, analysis or platform ownership.
- Pick one credential that reinforces those skills. Set a small weekly study rhythm and build something alongside the reading.
- Revisit the choice after a few weeks. A thoughtful change of direction is progress, not failure.
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Your first Salesforce certification: choose for the work you want
A badge is a milestone, not a career plan. Begin with the role you want to practise, then work backwards to the skills and credential that support it.