Why I Chose to Learn Salesforce?

My #Journey2Salesforce

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🔥Introduction

In my previous post, I shared how my financial journey began and how I set a bold goal - to accumulate ₹100 crore by the age of 60. But to reach that massive target, I needed serious investments. And to make those investments, I had to increase my income.

So, I set a new challenge for myself: earn ₹2,50,000/month by the end of 2023.

At that time, I was working in an R&D team, constantly exploring and innovating. It was exciting! But after my company got acquired in 2020, things changed. I was reassigned to a client project that felt monotonous. The opportunities to experiment were gone, and I started feeling stuck. Additionally, the salary increment I received was not aligned with my expectations, further prompting me to reassess my career path.

It was clear - I had to take control of my career.

🌟 Exploring New Avenues

I wanted to future-proof my skills and diversify beyond frontend development. The tech landscape is constantly evolving, and I needed a backup plan in case web development ever slowed down.

After some research, I shortlisted three potential fields that intrigued me:

1️⃣ Cybersecurity – A booming, high-paying domain with strong demand.
2️⃣ AI/ML – The future of technology with endless possibilities.
3️⃣ Salesforce – A rapidly growing ecosystem with high-paying roles.

The question was - which one should I dive into?

💡 Why Salesforce?

A few things about Salesforce really stood out to me:

🔹 Real Diversity & Inclusion – Many companies talk about diversity, but Salesforce was the first where I saw real representation. A deaf-mute Salesforce employee in a wheelchair recording a video about the company's values? That wasn’t just hollow talk - it was action.

🔹 Certification Policy – Unlike AWS, which requires a costly renewal every 3 years, Salesforce never requires retaking an exam. You just complete an online module on Trailhead to maintain your certification - saving both money and anxiety!

🔹 The Platform – My first experience with a CRM system that offers personalized customer service at scale. I also loved the power of low-code/no-code automation.

🔹 Free Exam Vouchers – Salesforce frequently provides free certification vouchers, removing the fear of wasting money if I failed.

🔹 Trailhead – The Official Learning Platform – A structured, free learning hub with everything you need to grow in Salesforce.

Right when I decided to learn Salesforce, #Journey2Salesforce launched in India. This program guided learners through Trailhead and provided a 100% free certification voucher for Platform Developer 1. Completing it also gave me the chance to be mentored by an industry veteran.

I took the course, completed it, got the voucher, and passed the exam!

🎯 The Outcome

Over the next 4 years, I earned 6 Salesforce certifications - without spending a single rupee. I got free coupons from different programs and kept learning.

I’m thrilled to have added a new technology to my skill set. Though I haven't used Salesforce professionally yet, I hope to gain hands-on experience soon.

You can check out my Trailhead profile here:🔗 Tuhin Karmakar - Trailblazer Profile

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