Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TalentSprint Certified Salesforce Platform Developer Program 2021?

Salesforce, the world’s #1 CRM platform, NSE TalentSprint, a leader in EdTech, and TCS, India’s
largest IT company, have come together to create a program specifically for engineering students
graduating in 2021. Below are the highlights:

 Unique career opportunity for freshers to start a lucrative career in the high growth
Salesforce Ecosystem.
 2 levels of globally recognized Salesforce certification with hands on training.
 Exclusive TCS Salesforce drives will be conducted in November 2021 for all program
participants.

Enrollments for Level 1 of training are open now. This program is opens up equally exciting
career prospects for engineering students from any branch.

What is the eligibility criteria to join this program?

● Students graduating in 2021
● Engineering Students pursuing Bachelors (B.E./B.Tech) or Masters (M.E/ M.Tech, MCA)
● Across any Stream (IT, CS, ECE, EEE, Mechanical, Civil)
● 60%+ Marks Since Class X

How to join this program?

Interested students can either apply online or through college. Selection test will be provided on
the basis of eligibility. Those who are qualified will be offered enrolment into the program.

What is the test pattern?

It is a 30 minute test on Quantitative Ability, Reasoning Ability and Verbal Ability. Multiple
Choice Questions. No negative marking. Test can be taken from mobile phone also. Deadline to
complete the test is 6PM on Monday, August 23, 2021.
What makes Salesforce the #1 CRM in the world?

Salesforce has earned a global reputation as an industry leader in the cloud computing and social
enterprise SaaS space. From small enterprises to Fortune 500 companies, Salesforce is reportedly
serving over 150,000 companies today, including Amazon, Adidas, ADP, Walmart, TCS, Spotify,
Amazon Web Services, Toyota, IBM, Accenture, Cognizant, Capgemini, and more.

The platform brings all the teams of an organization together, giving them access to a 360-degree
view of the customer across all engagement channels—sales, service, and marketing or IT.

As a result, companies trusting Salesforce have seen an average increase of 27% in sales revenues,
a 32% increase in lead conversion, and a 56% faster deployment.

Why is the demand for Salesforce professionals growing?

Cloud is a crucial factor in the ongoing digital transformation of businesses. Hence experts who
can work on cloud-based platforms like Salesforce are a springboard for success.

● Since its inception, Salesforce has been on the rise. As per IDC (2019), it is estimated
that by 2024, the Salesforce ecosystem can create 4.2 million new jobs worldwide.
● Over 150,000 companies use Salesforce products today for higher productivity and
improving customer relationships.
● Growing dependency on Cloud-based technologies.
● Salesforce is always at the forefront of new advances and trends and introduces
innovative features every year. So your role as a Salesforce professional grows too.

What are the career opportunities available to college students on the Salesforce Platform?

Some of the career opportunities that graduates can explore include,

● Salesforce Developer
● Software Engineer (Salesforce Development)
● Salesforce Lead Application Developer
● Application Developer- Salesforce
How does building hands-on expertise and certifications in Salesforce enable high-growth
careers?

The industry needs ready-to-deploy talent and with the demand for niche technologies like
Salesforce growing rapidly, it is not easy for organizations to find the right talent. Building
hands-on expertise and getting certified helps the industry recognize your capabilities and create
a differentiator for you in a competitive job landscape and command a premium remuneration.

Why should I consider this program when there are free learning resources available
online?

Free learning resources, however valuable, can only create theoretical understanding. However,
building the ability to put learning into action is far more useful and powerful.

You can leverage this benefit with this program through Projects, Mentorship, and Masterclasses
to build hands-on capabilities. Given the high demand, industry requires freshers with ready-to-
deploy expertise. This program enables you to become industry ready and start your career as a
Salesforce professional.

This program will be delivered on TalentSprint's patent-pending iPearl.ai, a leading digital

learning platform of choice used for programs delivered by the likes of Google, IIM Calcutta,
IIT Hyderabad, IISc, and IIT Kanpur, to name a few.

What is the program curriculum?

The program provides hands on training and designed for participants to accomplish the below 2
levels of global certification along with guided preparation for exclusive drives.
 Salesforce App Builder
 Salesforce Platform Developer

View Full Course Outline Here

What is the program investment?

The international price per certification in a live instructor led hands on training format is $4000
(~ INR 6 Lakhs). We have subsidized the fee for college students. The program is fee INR 1
Lakh.

In addition to this, we are providing scholarship of 40% on the program fee (INR 40,000).

Below is the timeline for fee payment.

 Program fee for Level 1 Training (to be paid at the time enrollment) :INR 30,000
 Exam fee for Certification (to be paid at the time of exam) :USD 150
 Program fee for Level 2 (to be paid after clearing Level 1) :INR 30,000
 Exam fee for Certification (to be paid at the time of exam) :USD 150

We are providing flexible payment options for Level 1 registration. Students can now make a
partial payment of INR 10000 at the time of enrolment and then take additional 7 days working
to pay the remaining amount. Students can also avail interest free installment options for up to 6
months using credit card.

What do you mean when you say TCS is the Anchor Talent Acquisition Partner?

The Certified Salesforce Professional Program is delivered in association with TCS, India’s largest
IT MNC looking for talented freshers to join their team of Salesforce specialists. TCS is India’s
Top Salesforce Consulting Company and a global leader in IT services, consulting & business
solutions.

Selected participants who join the program will receive Salesforce Certification Training and
guided preparation for attending the TCS Exclusive Salesforce Recruitment drive. Upon
successful completion of the program, candidates have a strong opportunity to become Full-Time
TCS employees. TCS will consider all program participants for selection.
What outcomes can a participant expect from this program?

1. Launch your career as a Salesforce Platform Developer with TCS and Other Top MNCs
– By December 2021
2. Get globally recognized Salesforce Certification.
3. Build hands on capabilities on #1 CRM platform in the world.
4. Grow your career ahead with Salesforce that keeps innovating and is always creating
new opportunities in the industry.

How will TCS evaluate my performance for Full-Time employment?

TCS will continuously evaluate your performance throughout the program. Full-Time
Employment Offer will be offered to participants based on their performance in the selection
test, interview, and training.

Am I capable of achieving the certification?

Yes. Students are shortlisted for the program based on academic achievements and the aptitude
test score. You just have to attend all classes regularly to complete certification successfully.

Why should I put in additional efforts?

Industry is looking to recruit ready-to-deploy certified talent. And a typical college curriculum
does not support the same. This Certified Salesforce Platform Developer Program provides an
opportunity to get that extra edge to be industry ready. Like all things in life, higher efforts are
necessary for higher results. Such efforts put on time are highly valuable and for a student
finishing college and looking for the right career opportunity, there is no better time than now to
put that extra bit of effort to launch yourself a good career.