Exam facts (full table)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | AP-213 |
| Exam Name | Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud Accredited Professional |
| Provider | Salesforce (Trailhead Academy) |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Number of Questions | 60 questions + 5 non-scored |
| Question Types | Multiple choice / Multiple select |
| Passing Score | 70% |
| Registration Fee | $150 USD |
| Retake Fee | $75 USD |
| Delivery Method | Proctored online or testing center |
| Prerequisites | Salesforce Partner credentials (partner access required) |
| Target Experience | 2+ years with Manufacturing Cloud or manufacturing industry |
| Renewal/Maintenance | Annual maintenance module required |
| Partner Credential | Yes - Accredited Professional level |
About
The Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud Accredited Professional credential demonstrates expertise in designing, implementing, and managing industry-specific solutions using the Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud. Certified professionals have the knowledge, skills, and experience to implement Manufacturing Cloud with industry-specific data models, addressing the unique operational challenges of manufacturing organizations.
This certification is exclusively available for Salesforce partners and is designed for consultants, solutions architects, and implementation specialists who focus on manufacturing industry solutions and leverage Manufacturing Cloud capabilities to deliver business value.
Domain context
Manufacturing organizations face distinct operational challenges including:
- Supply chain and procurement management
- Order-to-cash processes
- Product lifecycle management
- Production planning and scheduling
- Quality management and compliance
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Regulatory compliance and traceability
- Customer relationship management specific to manufacturing
- Integration with ERP and MES systems
- Visibility across distributed operations
Manufacturing Cloud provides industry-specific data models and functionality built on Salesforce to address these requirements. This certification validates the ability to architect and implement comprehensive manufacturing solutions.
Topics covered
The certification exam covers the following major topic areas:
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Manufacturing Industry & Cloud Fundamentals (10%)
- Manufacturing Cloud overview
- Industry-specific terminology
- Manufacturing business processes
- Salesforce Manufacturing solutions
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Discovery & Requirements (15%)
- Analyzing manufacturing workflows
- Identifying inefficiencies and blockers
- Assessing business requirements
- Key performance metric identification
- Integration dependency assessment
- Multi-country deployment strategies
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Data Model & Architecture (20%)
- Manufacturing Cloud data model
- Industry-specific objects
- Hierarchies and relationships
- Custom extensions and objects
- Data architecture for manufacturing
- Gap analysis and design
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Configuration & Customization (20%)
- Manufacturing object setup
- Field configuration
- Business rules and validation
- Workflow automation
- Custom processes and flows
- Integration points
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Process Implementation (20%)
- Order management
- Inventory and warehouse management
- Supply chain processes
- Production planning
- Quality management
- Compliance and traceability
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Integration & Technical Implementation (10%)
- ERP integration
- API and middleware configuration
- Data migration strategies
- Technical architecture
- Performance optimization
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Reporting & Analytics (5%)
- Manufacturing dashboards
- KPI tracking
- Operational analytics
- Business intelligence
Common job-ready skills
Certified Manufacturing Cloud APs should be competent in:
- Understanding manufacturing operations and business processes
- Analyzing manufacturing requirements
- Designing Manufacturing Cloud architectures
- Configuring manufacturing-specific objects and fields
- Implementing order-to-cash workflows
- Setting up inventory and supply chain processes
- Building business rules and validation logic
- Integrating with ERP systems
- Managing manufacturing data
- Creating dashboards and reports
- Implementing compliance and quality processes
- Designing for multi-country environments
- Optimizing manufacturing operations
- Change management in manufacturing
- Training manufacturing teams
Recommended courses
Salesforce Partner Resources:
- Partner Learning Camp: Manufacturing Cloud modules
- Manufacturing Cloud Implementation Bootcamp
- Industry-specific implementation trails
Third-Party Resources:
- VMExam: Manufacturing Cloud practice materials
- LinkedIn Learning: Manufacturing and supply chain courses
- Instructor-led partner training programs
- Manufacturing industry certification programs
- APICS/ASCM supply chain education
Practice exams
- Salesforce official practice exams via Trailhead Academy
- VMExam practice exams and study guides
- Partner learning assessments
- Third-party practice exam providers
Books
- Salesforce Manufacturing Cloud documentation
- "Manufacturing Cloud Implementation Guide" (Salesforce)
- Manufacturing Cloud configuration guides
- Manufacturing operations and ERP integration best practices
- Industry-specific implementation case studies
Job titles
Professionals with this certification typically hold roles such as:
- Manufacturing Cloud Consultant
- Manufacturing Solutions Architect
- Manufacturing Systems Implementation Specialist
- Salesforce Manufacturing Specialist
- Supply Chain Systems Manager (Salesforce)
- Manufacturing Business Analyst
- Manufacturing Operations Manager (Salesforce)
- ERP Integration Specialist (Manufacturing)
- Manufacturing Process Consultant
- Manufacturing Digital Transformation Manager
Salary (USD / ZAR×18 / GBP / EUR / AUD)
| Region | Base Salary |
|---|---|
| USA | $90,000 - $145,000 |
| ZAR (South Africa ×18) | R1,620,000 - R2,610,000 |
| GBP (UK) | £68,000 - £110,000 |
| EUR (Europe) | €78,000 - €125,000 |
| AUD (Australia) | A$125,000 - A$195,000 |
Note: Salaries vary based on experience, location, company size, and manufacturing industry segment.
Skills validated
This certification validates competency in:
- Manufacturing business process understanding
- Manufacturing Cloud platform mastery
- Industry-specific data model expertise
- Manufacturing system architecture design
- Configuration and customization
- Order-to-cash implementation
- Supply chain process automation
- Inventory management configuration
- Quality and compliance management
- ERP integration methodology
- Multi-country deployment
- Data migration and cleansing
- Reporting and analytics
- Implementation best practices
- Change management
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