All of the Technical Architects who answered our survey are certified, and 81% of those respondents believe that certifications help candidates stand out in a competitive job market.

There are many certifications you can earn on your journey as a Technical Architect—you can see them all outlined in the table below—all of which you’ll need to have gained before you can become a Certified Technical Architect.

The Salesforce Certified Technical Architect certification is the most prestigious and challenging Salesforce badge. Unlike other certifications, the CTA doesn’t involve a traditional exam. Instead, candidates must complete all Domain Architect certifications and undergo a rigorous peer review process to demonstrate their mastery of Salesforce architecture.

Achieving the CTA requires a deep understanding of the platform, extensive hands-on experience, and a proven ability to design and implement complex Salesforce solutions.

To be eligible for the CTA certification, you must hold both the System Architect and Application Architect certifications. These prerequisite certifications validate your foundational knowledge of Salesforce architecture and development.

You must then go through an Architect Review Board Evaluation; a written evaluation where you submit a detailed document outlining your experience and expertise in Salesforce architecture. You’ll be assessed on your ability to design and implement complex Salesforce solutions, your understanding of the platform’s capabilities, and your problem-solving skills.

Finally, you’ll sit the Architect Review Board Exam, which is a rigorous, in-person or online exam that assesses your ability to apply architectural principles to real-world scenarios. During the exam, you’ll be presented with complex business requirements and expected to design and present a comprehensive Salesforce solution.