Steve Simpson

Preparing for your Certified Technical Architect (CTA) credential is both an Art and a Science. During the CTA Board exam, you’ll be given 2 hours to read, solution, design and justify a detailed architectural solution for a hypothetical scenario. But how can you turn a dense set of requirements into a digestible solution in just 120 minutes?

Learn why artifacts (aka solution diagrams) are important, whether you’re studying for the Board or just looking to better communicate architectural decisions. We’ll walk you through the main artifacts Salesforce architects use, then it will be your turn to grab your markers and practice drawing your own artifacts! You’ll leave the session with examples of different types of solution diagrams, and tips on how to make your artifacts more awesome whether you’re preparing for your CTA or just interested in amping up your architect skills.

Preparing for your Certified Technical Architect (CTA) credential is both an Art and a Science. During the CTA Board exam, you’ll be given 2 hours to read, solution, design and justify a detailed architectural solution for a hypothetical scenario. But how can you turn a dense set of requirements into a digestible solution in just 120 minutes? Learn why artifacts (aka solution diagrams) are important, whether you’re studying for the Board or just looking to better communicate architectural decisions. We’ll walk you through the main artifacts Salesforce architects use, then it will be your turn to grab your markers and practice drawing your own artifacts! You’ll leave the session with examples of different types of solution diagrams, and tips on how to make your artifacts more awesome whether you’re preparing for your CTA or just interested in amping up your architect skills.