Developing on Salesforce

Intermediate

Developer

Salesforce DX

Learn Salesforce DX tools for efficient development. Get certified with the Salesforce DX course and enhance your workflow with streamlined processes.

A Salesforce DevOps course

Course introduction

Salesforce DX (SFDX) brings modern development practices to the Salesforce platform — from version control and continuous integration to package-based deployments and scratch org workflows. This Salesforce DX course gives Salesforce developers a clear, practical understanding of what SFDX is, why it was introduced, and how to use it effectively. You’ll explore its core components, including the Salesforce CLI, second-generation packaging, the SFDX metadata format, and scratch orgs. You’ll also see how SFDX supports team-based workflows and enables better DevOps practices — with real-world examples to guide you.

Whether you’re just starting out with SFDX or looking to level up your use of the command line interface (CLI)  and packaging, this course gives you the technical foundation you need to start building faster, more reliable development pipelines.

Who is the Salesforce DX course for?

Developers

This course is designed for Salesforce developers who want to adopt more modern, scalable development practices using tools built specifically for the platform. You should already be familiar with core Salesforce development concepts — like org types, metadata, and Apex — but no prior experience with SFDX is required.

What you’ll achieve with the Salesforce DX course

  • Understand the origins, goals, and structure of Salesforce DX
  • Learn how scratch orgs work and how to use them in feature-based development
  • Get to grips with the SFDX metadata format and its advantages for version control
  • Use the Salesforce CLI to manage deployments, orgs, and automation tasks
  • Explore second-generation packaging and how to modularize your org’s metadata
  • Understand how SFDX fits into collaborative DevOps workflows
  • Earn a certification that shows you understand how to build with SFDX on the Salesforce platform

What the Salesforce DX course includes

This course gives you a complete, developer-first introduction to Salesforce DX and how it supports scalable, team-based development. When you take this course, you’ll:

  • Understand why Salesforce DX was created — Learn how the Salesforce platform evolved, what limitations DX addresses, and why it’s essential for scaling development across teams and orgs.
  • Explore all the core tools of SFDX — Get hands-on knowledge of scratch orgs, second-generation packaging, and the Salesforce CLI — plus how the SFDX metadata format improves collaboration in Git.
  • Work through a real-world DevOps flow — See how SFDX fits into version control-based workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.
  • Understand the practical tradeoffs of SFDX adoption — Learn where SFDX excels, where it introduces complexity, and how to decide whether to adopt tools like unlocked packages across your projects.
  • Earn a course certificate in Salesforce DX — Once you complete the modules and final quiz, you’ll earn a certificate that validates your understanding of the Salesforce Developer Experience and its role in modern Salesforce development.

Salesforce DX course content

What is Salesforce DX?

Learn the history behind Salesforce DX, why it was introduced, and how it supports more modern development workflows. This topic covers scratch orgs, the SFDX metadata format, Dev Hub orgs, the Salesforce CLI, second-generation packaging, and other key components.

Why use Salesforce DX?

Explore how SFDX supports DevOps adoption by enabling better collaboration, version control, automated testing, and continuous integration. This topic breaks down the pros and cons of SFDX adoption, and how to make the most of the tools — even if your team includes admins or less technical users.

An example SFDX-based DevOps process

Walk through what a real Salesforce DX-driven development workflow looks like — including version control, scratch org usage, pull requests, and CI/CD. You’ll also explore how unlocked packages can be used for modular deployment and why they require careful planning and architecture.

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FAQs

What is DevOps Launchpad?

DevOps Launchpad is a free training platform packed with courses and resources for anyone in the Salesforce ecosystem looking to upskill in Salesforce DevOps.

The certifications, courses, and quizzes on DevOps Launchpad are curated by experts in the field from Gearset, the leading DevOps platform for Salesforce. But the majority of content on DevOps Launchpad is all vendor-neutral, and useful for anyone learning more about Salesforce DevOps.

Who is DevOps Launchpad for?

Anyone involved in any aspect of the build, test and release cycle for Salesforce – it doesn’t matter if you’re brand new to the ecosystem or more experienced in Salesforce development.

Our courses are designed to upskill everyone in DevOps, regardless of role. Whether you’re an admin, a developer, an ISV partner or a technical architect, there’s something here for you.

How do I complete courses and get certificates?

DevOps Launchpad courses are broken down into modules. To finish a module, you usually complete a quiz to test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions. Once you finish all the modules in a course, you’ll earn a certificate which can be downloaded and saved to your resume, or shared on your social profiles.

How do I navigate the platform?

Click the Courses tab to see the courses and certification tracks that you’ve enrolled for. This page will be blank until you choose courses in the library. If you want to return to a course in progress or one that you’ve previously completed, head to this page.

The Results tab shows your progress through the courses you’ve completed, including any certifications and test results. It’s a great way to track your learning journey and see the skills you’re building.

The Library is where you can browse courses and enrol to continue building your skillset. Once you enrol for a course, it’ll be added to your courses page and you can start working through it.

How do I access my account?

You can access DevOps Launchpad in different ways:

Do I have to complete the Salesforce DX course all in one go?

No, you can take modules and courses in your own time. Your progress will be saved, so you can come back whenever suits your schedule!

Do I get a certificate for the Salesforce DX course?

You will receive a certificate for each course that you complete. After you have completed all the courses and the final assessment, you will be awarded the official final certification.

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