The new Salesforce Consultant Career Path on Trailhead has tools and resources for anyone to become a successful consultant in the Salesforce ecosystem.
With over 150,000 companies using Salesforce today, there’s a growing demand for jobs that help organizations get the most out of the platform. More than 85% of customers work with partners, who power the customer’s ability to transform and thrive, whether it’s through ready-to-install apps or hands-on assistance across products and industries.
According to a recent IDC study, Salesforce and its ecosystem of partners will create 9.3 million new jobs and $1.6 trillion in new business revenues worldwide by 2026.
These figures show that most business growth isn’t only at Salesforce the company–it’s in the Salesforce ecosystem, a global network of individuals building successful careers, communities, and companies with Salesforce. And there’s no question Salesforce partners are essential to the growth of this thriving ecosystem.
Introducing the Salesforce Consultant Career Path
I’m delighted to announce the launch of the new Salesforce Consultant Career Path on Trailhead, our free, online learning platform. This latest career path gives jobseekers added entry points and opportunities to join our ecosystem as Salesforce consultants. As you build your consulting career, this go-to resource teaches in-demand skills for free and connects you with a community of experts.
As demand for Salesforce consultants skyrockets, consulting firms want to hire talent that spans diverse skills, abilities, and backgrounds. No matter your level, skill up with new guided learning paths across four key consulting roles:
- Business Analyst (BA): Communicate between information technology (IT) and business stakeholders to solve a customer's business challenges with data-driven solutions.
- Functional Consultant: Provide leadership and support throughout the entire Salesforce implementation lifecycle, including analysis, design, development, and testing.
- Technical Consultant: Develop a deep understanding of cloud solutions, and implement specialized, back-end changes to a customer’s Salesforce set-up.
- Founder: Launch your own Salesforce consulting firm and help your clients achieve their business goals by providing expert advice and understanding strategic issues.
"Opportunities within the Salesforce ecosystem are endless. On my Salesforce Admin journey, I discovered the consultant path, skilled up, and found my dream role."
—Marvin Cross, Functional Consultant, Deloitte
Meet fellow Trailblazers across the globe
Whether you’re just starting your consultant career journey or want to expand your skillset, connecting with other consulting professionals makes all the difference. We created the Consultant Trailblazers Community Group so you can connect with consulting professionals and fellow #ConfidentConsultants. Share news and victories, get support, and develop your career alongside experts like #ConfidentConsultant Ashley Allen, founder and CEO of ITequality.
"The Trailblazer Community showed me I’m not alone in my journey of building my company on Salesforce. As a founder and CEO, having this amazing network of support is game-changing.”
—Ashley Allen, Founder and CEO, ITequality
Ready to jumpstart your career as a Salesforce consultant?
Sign up for Salesforce Fundamentals to start your path to earning your first consultant credential. It’s a free, virtual three-week program, where you’ll learn:
- What Salesforce, Trailhead, and the partner ecosystem offers
- Why Salesforce skills are essential for the future
- How to build resume-worthy credentials
- How to network with Salesforce professionals and community members globally
Blaze your consultant career in the Salesforce ecosystem today.
