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60-Day Salesforce Roadmap for Freshers

Day-by-day CRM learning path from beginner to Salesforce Certified Administrator

Daily practice Step-by-step Structured path
Recommended study plan: 2-3 hours daily learning + 1-2 hours hands-on practice

What you will learn

This roadmap sequences topics so each day builds on the last—skip ahead only after exercises feel easy. Block time for practice: reading without coding rarely sticks for technical skills.

Best for

  • Self-paced learners
  • Students & professionals
Phase 1: Salesforce Fundamentals (Days 1-20)
Day Topics & Concepts Learning Practice Focus
Day-1 Introduction to CRM & Salesforce
- What is CRM?
- Salesforce History & Ecosystem
- Salesforce Products & Clouds 		2h 1h Concepts
Day-2 Salesforce Platform Basics
- Navigation & User Interface
- AppExchange Overview
- Salesforce Editions 		2h 1h Platform
Day-3 User Management
- Creating Users
- User Licenses & Permissions
- Login Policies 		2h 2h Admin
Day-4 Security & Access
- Organization Security
- Network Security
- Password Policies 		2h 1h Security
Day-5 Object Manager
- Standard Objects
- Custom Objects
- Object Relationships 		2h 2h Data Model
Day-6 Fields & Relationships
- Field Data Types
- Custom Fields
- Relationship Fields 		2h 2h Data Model
Day-7 Page Layouts & Record Types
- Page Layout Basics
- Record Types Configuration
- Compact Layouts 		2h 2h UI/UX
Day-8 Sales Cloud Basics
- Lead Process
- Opportunity Management
- Sales Pipeline 		2h 2h Sales Cloud
Day-9 Service Cloud Basics
- Case Management
- Knowledge Base
- Service Console 		2h 2h Service Cloud
Day-10 Sharing Model
- Organization-Wide Defaults
- Role Hierarchy
- Sharing Rules 		2h 2h Security
Day-11 Profiles & Permission Sets
- Profile Configuration
- Permission Sets
- Field-Level Security 		2h 2h Security
Day-12 Data Management
- Data Import Wizard
- Data Loader Basics
- Data Validation 		2h 2h Data
Day-13 Reports & Dashboards
- Report Types
- Building Reports
- Dashboard Components 		2h 2h Analytics
Day-14 Automation Basics
- Workflow Rules
- Process Builder
- Approval Processes 		2h 2h Automation
Day-15 Email & Communication
- Email Templates
- Mass Email
- Communication Limits 		2h 1h Communication
Day-16 Salesforce Mobile
- Mobile Configuration
- Mobile Apps
- Mobile Policies 		2h 1h Mobile
Day-17 Company Settings
- Company Information
- Fiscal Year Settings
- Business Hours 		2h 1h Admin
Day-18 Lightning Experience
- Lightning vs Classic
- Lightning App Builder
- Lightning Components 		2h 2h UI/UX
Day-19 AppExchange
- Finding Apps
- Installing Packages
- Security Review 		2h 1h Ecosystem
Day-20 Phase 1 Project
- Build a simple CRM system
- Configure security model
- Create basic reports 		1h 4h Implementation
Phase 2: Advanced Salesforce Concepts (Days 21-40)
Day Topics & Concepts Learning Practice Focus
Day-21 Formula Fields
- Formula Syntax
- Common Functions
- Cross-Object Formulas 		2h 2h Customization
Day-22 Validation Rules
- Rule Criteria
- Error Conditions
- Common Validation Scenarios 		2h 2h Data Quality
Day-23 Flow Automation
- Flow Builder Basics
- Screen Flows
- Autolaunched Flows 		2h 2h Automation
Day-24 Advanced Flow Concepts
- Record-Triggered Flows
- Scheduled Flows
- Flow Best Practices 		2h 2h Automation
Day-25 Data Management Advanced
- Data Loader Advanced
- Data Export/Import
- Data Backup Strategies 		2h 2h Data
Day-26 Advanced Reports
- Matrix Reports
- Joined Reports
- Report Filters 		2h 2h Analytics
Day-27 Advanced Dashboards
- Dynamic Dashboards
- Dashboard Filters
- Dashboard Components 		2h 2h Analytics
Day-28 Sandbox Environments
- Sandbox Types
- Refresh Process
- Development Lifecycle 		2h 1h Development
Day-29 Change Sets & Deployment
- Outbound Change Sets
- Inbound Change Sets
- Deployment Process 		2h 2h Development
Day-30 Error Handling & Debugging
- Debug Logs
- System Overview
- Performance Monitoring 		2h 1h Troubleshooting
Day-31 Chatter & Collaboration
- Chatter Basics
- Groups & Files
- Chatter Actions 		2h 1h Collaboration
Day-32 Calendar & Events
- Calendar Configuration
- Event Management
- Resource Scheduling 		2h 1h Productivity
Day-33 Products & Price Books
- Product Management
- Price Books
- Schedules & Rules 		2h 2h Sales Cloud
Day-34 Service Cloud Console
- Console Configuration
- Workspaces & Components
- Macros & Omni-Channel 		2h 2h Service Cloud
Day-35 Einstein Analytics Basics
- Einstein Discovery
- Prediction Builder
- Next Best Action 		2h 1h AI
Day-36 Advanced Security
- Field Audit Trail
- Login Forensics
- Two-Factor Authentication 		2h 1h Security
Day-37 Salesforce DX Basics
- Developer Console
- VS Code Setup
- Scratch Orgs 		2h 2h Development
Day-38 Integration Basics
- REST API Concepts
- SOAP API Overview
- Platform Events 		2h 1h Integration
Day-39 Mobile App Development
- Mobile Publisher
- Custom Mobile Apps
- Mobile SDK Basics 		2h 1h Mobile
Day-40 Phase 2 Project
- Build complex automation
- Create advanced reports
- Implement security model 		1h 4h Implementation
Phase 3: Certification Preparation (Days 41-60)
Day Topics & Activities Learning Practice Focus
Day-41-45 Comprehensive Review
- Configuration & Setup (20%)
- Object Manager & Lightning (20%)
- Sales & Marketing Apps (12%) 		10h 5h Review
Day-46-50 Domain Focus Review
- Service & Support Apps (11%)
- Productivity & Collaboration (7%)
- Data & Analytics Management (12%) 		8h 7h Review
Day-51-53 Practice Tests 1
- Focus on Configuration
- Object Manager Questions
- Review incorrect answers 		5h 10h Testing
Day-54-56 Practice Tests 2
- Focus on Automation
- Security & Access Questions
- Full-length practice exams 		5h 10h Testing
Day-57-58 Weak Area Focus
- Identify weak knowledge areas
- Targeted study sessions
- Additional hands-on practice 		6h 6h Remediation
Day-59 Final Preparation
- Exam strategies
- Time management
- Question techniques 		3h 2h Strategy
Day-60 Exam Day
- Schedule and take exam
- Apply test-taking strategies
- Celebrate completion! 		1h 3h Certification

Salesforce Learning Success Tips

  • Developer Org: Set up a free Developer Edition org for hands-on practice
  • Trailhead: Utilize Salesforce Trailhead for guided learning paths and badges
  • Documentation: Regularly consult the extensive Salesforce Help documentation
  • Community: Join Trailblazer Community, Salesforce Stack Exchange, and local user groups
  • Projects: Build complete projects incorporating multiple Salesforce features

Comprehensive Salesforce Learning Path

This 60-day Salesforce roadmap provides a structured day-by-day approach to mastering Salesforce for CRM and cloud platform careers:

Foundation Knowledge

  • CRM Concepts & Salesforce Platform
  • Data Modeling & Management
  • Security & Access Controls
  • Sales & Service Cloud Basics

Advanced Skills

  • Automation (Flow, Process Builder)
  • Advanced Reporting & Analytics
  • Integration Basics
  • Development Tools

Career Opportunities

After completing this roadmap and obtaining certification, you'll be prepared for roles such as:

  • Salesforce Administrator - Manage and configure Salesforce environments
  • Business Analyst - Analyze business processes and implement Salesforce solutions
  • Platform App Builder - Create custom applications on the Salesforce platform
  • CRM Specialist - Focus on customer relationship management implementations