6 Days to Salesforce Admin Certification

6 Days to Salesforce Admin Certification - Day 6

Today is the big day when all of Trailhead Baby's knowledge will be tested like never before!
Can a person pass the Salesforce Administrator Certification Exam in only 6 days using Trailhead as the primary source of truth? The answer: Absolutely!

I read and re-read my "review sheet" for a morning cram session. In the early afternoon, my mom strapped me into the car seat and whisked me off to the testing center. I was nervous! I may be the first baby to ever attempt the test! Being that it was relatively difficult to communicate and convince mom of the need to drive 20 miles to a testing center, you may be wondering why I selected to go somewhere instead of taking the exam from the comfort of my own crib.

Testing Center
+ Quiet location without distractions.
+ Scratch paper and a pen are provided.
- The only negative - It's not home! I am the most comfortable in my normal "office" aka my crib.

Online Proctoring
- It would be awkward to be observed by somebody via webcam while taking a test! The proctoring process requires an external webcam, so I would have to purchase one as the camera built into my laptop is not sufficient.
- Test completion is dependent upon my personal internet
connection and requires me to install software.
- There are multiple pages of requirements - see this article from certification.force.com
+ I would be at home!

When we arrived at the testing center, mom helped me to get ready to start by strapping me into a booster seat and providing a last minute encouraging kiss. I took a deep breath...and started the test! After 76 minutes, I clicked submit and crossed my fingers and toes.

I am an #awesomeadmin

I just had to try my tools!

PASSED!

Time for celebration cake!

I might even try two cupcakes! The next challenge-

another superbadge!

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