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
Multiple choice
Format
70%
Pass mark
Exam code
Data 360 Consultant
Full name
Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant (Data 360 Consultant)
Vendor
Salesforce
Duration
105 minutes
Exam format
Multiple choice
Passing score
70%
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
Segmentation And Insights
Tip: Start with the official Segmentation And Insights objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Setup And Administration
Tip: Cover the Setup And Administration objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
Act ON Data
Tip: Cover the Act ON Data objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Data Cloud Overview
Tip: Cover the Data Cloud Overview objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Identity Resolution
Tip: Cover the Identity Resolution objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 6
Data Ingestion And Modeling
Tip: Finish with Data Ingestion And Modeling, 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.