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Around the world, there are plenty of programs to help you get started on your Salesforce career. We hope to start a searchable resource here to guide people through the sometimes overwhelming volume of places to go. Trailhead is a no brainer for online training resources, but what else is there? To start us off, here's a few places to explore. If you have a suggestion to add to the list, please Contact Us.
And if you're not sure what sort of career is right for you, try the Salesforce Career Quiz.
US
Workforce development program co-founded by Salesforce and Deloitte in 2018. Pathfinder provides free, immersive training.
Not-for-profit providing support and training to underserved students looking to begin careers in tech.
Not-for-profit that partners with Historically Black Colleges and Universities to deliver programs that provide early access to cloud computing careers.
Organisation that provides learning programs and resources including career advice.
Site in the US that complies a listing of all entry-level admin jobs around the country.
Email newsletter with jobs in the US.
Not-for-profit in Hawaii helping teach kids how to code.
Consulting company who offer apprenticeships.
Salesforce partner offering training for graduate students.
APAC
Founded by Salesforce Golden Hoodie, Jessica Macpherson OAM, Blaze Your Trail works to support migrants, particularly women, to equity. They achieve this by delivering training and consultancy services.
Preparing, placing and supporting people into life-changing careers. Offer courses to become Salesforce developers.
EMEA
Pathfinder also operates in the UK
Multi-region
Amazing series of videos from the incredible Gemma Blezard. Takes you from 0 to full admin cert.
Online resource for studying and passing certifications.
Free training across a wide range of subjects, including BA related things like how to write user stories.
Another great source of free training and information.
Free, half day training courses.
Guided through Trailhead as well as opportunities to connect with others.
Take the 5-day challenge and get started to becoming a salesforce professional.
Providing training, consultancy and recruitment services in the US, UK and Australia.
Videos for the geeks amongst us.
Great (paid) training resources to help you get certified.
Useful resources and articles about growing your career.
Potentially something being repeated in 2022, this was great motivation for some to slam through some of those trails and earn badges!