Salesforce · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 6 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
60–90
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
Exam code
SF-Data-Arch
Full name
Salesforce Certified Data Architecture and Management Designer
Vendor
Salesforce
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
~0 items
Passing score
700/1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
6 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Salesforce Data Management
Tip: Start with the official Salesforce Data Management objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Large Data Volume Considerations
Tip: Cover the Large Data Volume Considerations objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Data Governance
Tip: Cover the Data Governance objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Master Data Management
Tip: Cover the Master Data Management objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Data Migration
Tip: Cover the Data Migration objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Data Modeling and Database Design
Tip: Finish with Data Modeling and Database Design, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.