It’s been an amazing learning journey as a Salesforce Associate. Throughout this experience, I’ve learned about the Salesforce ecosystem, its navigation, data security, and so much more.
Every part of the process — from the quizzes to the hands-on challenges — has been both exciting and demanding. Sometimes, those challenges felt tough to crack (and I suppose that’s why they’re called hands-on challenges, right?).
One thing I’m proud of is that I was able to decode every problem I encountered without immediately asking for help. Don’t get me wrong — asking for help is absolutely okay and often necessary. But for me, I wanted to see how far I could go on my own before reaching out to others.
Now that I’ve completed this phase, I’d love to share my Salesforce learning journey that helped me along the way. Whether you’re starting your Salesforce Associate journey or any other learning program, these insights might be just what you need.
Tip 1: Journal Your Experience
Before you start any program, make it a habit to document your journey.
I began journaling my Salesforce learning experience, but stopped midway — and I truly regret that. Looking back, I realized how many valuable moments and discoveries I had missed. Journaling helps you reflect, track your progress, and remember key lessons without struggling to recall them later.
Tip 2: Always Take Notes
Some lessons or discoveries will stand out — don’t rely on memory alone. Taking notes can save you time and frustration later, especially when preparing for exams or revisiting tricky topics.
At one point, I encountered about 2-3 hands-on challenges that almost broke me. I managed to fix it, but I made one mistake — I didn’t document what went wrong and how I solved it. Later, when my learning mates faced the same issue and asked for help, I had to figure it out all over again! If I had written it down, I could have simply shared my exact solution. Lesson learned.
Tip 3: Attend (or Rewatch) Live Lectures
If your course includes live sessions, please make time to join them. And if you can’t, be intentional about watching the recordings.
In my case, I missed most of the live lectures because I was juggling work and study. I spent my free time completing the Trailhead modules, then later revisited all eight missed sessions. I quickly realized that watching them earlier would have given me a clearer understanding and made the hands-on challenges less difficult.
Tip 4: Share Knowledge with Your Peers
When you understand a concept better, don’t hesitate to help others. Teaching reinforces your own learning and builds confidence.
I enjoyed hosting Zoom sessions with my learning mates to prepare for our exams. We practiced questions together, tested our answers in playgrounds, and discussed why certain answers were right or wrong. It helped me deepen my knowledge and made learning more fun and collaborative.
Tip 5: Embrace Challenges
Challenges are part of growth. You may not do exceptionally well at your first attempt, and that’s okay. What matters is that you learn, adjust, and improve. Each challenge prepares you for real-world situations and builds your confidence to face new ones.
Final Thoughts
This journey has been one of growth, discovery, and resilience. Every challenge I faced taught me not just about Salesforce, but about patience, persistence, and the power of curiosity.
To anyone starting the Salesforce Learning Journey — keep learning, keep trying, and keep growing. You’ll be amazed at how much progress you make when you stay consistent and open to learning.
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Winniefred Ada Minge
I’m Winniefred Minge, a Salesforce Associate with a background in administrative support and personal assistance. My journey into Salesforce has strengthened my problem-solving, organization, and communication skills — qualities I’ve built over years of supporting teams and executives. I’m passionate about learning, collaboration, and using technology to make work simpler and more efficient.