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Get Started with
Salesforce for Education

Explore the guided journeys below to get started with Salesforce and Education Data Architecture (EDA). Each journey is designed to help you learn the ropes, gain best practices, and connect with experts for support along the way. Start with the fundamentals, then explore other areas of interest to achieve your goals.

If you already have Salesforce and EDA, you’re ready to get started. If not, start a trial first.

  • GET
    STARTED
  • K-12
    ARCHITECTURE
    KIT
  • RECRUITMENT
    & ADMISSIONS
  • STUDENT EXPERIENCE
  • ADVANCEMENT
  • ADOPT &
    EXPAND

Get Oriented in Salesforce and EDA

Trailhead IconSalesforce Platform Basics

Introduce yourself to the Salesforce platform.

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Video IconAdmins Basics for Education

Introduce yourself to Salesforce, EDA, and first steps for getting started.

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Trailhead IconEducation Cloud Basics

Empower your institution to manage the entire student lifecycle and drive student success.

TAKE THE TRAIL >


Trailhead IconEducation Data Architecture Basics

Learn how EDA can help your educational institution.

TAKE THE TRAIL >


Document IconEDA Documentation

Find additional documentation for EDA.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >


Video IconGet Started: Education Data Architecture Expert Coaching Video

Understand Education Data Architecture (EDA) basics.

WATCH THE VIDEO >


Download IconGet Started with Education Data Architecture

Understand EDA basics and plan for a successful implementation.

DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK >

 

Learn Basic Admin Skills and Best Practices

Video IconWho Sees What?

Understand Salesforce security and sharing rules.

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Trailhead IconUser Management

Set up users and control how they view or edit your data.

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Trailhead IconCustomize a Salesforce Object

Use picklists, formulas, and other tools to customize an object.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Trailhead IconSet Up Reports & Dashboards

Visualize key metrics in real-time.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Document IconTrain Your System Admin

Follow a training path to enable your system admin.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Website IconHow to Document Inside Your Salesforce Instance

Tips and tricks on how to implement documentation strategies.

VISIT WEBSITE >

Video IconOptimize Your Org Webinar Series

Ready to go beyond the basics? The Optimize Your Org series is designed to build upon the information covered in our Admin Basics series.

WATCH THE VIDEOS >
 

Begin Your Implementation

Document IconTable-Driven Trigger Management (TDTM)

Learn why TDTM is helpful for many higher ed Salesforce implementations.

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Trailhead IconData Management

Learn how to import and export data.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Website Icon5 Steps to an Effective Salesforce Data Management Strategy

Learn how to manage large data volumes.

VISIT WEBSITE >

Download IconBuild an Integration Strategy like a Customer Success Architect (CSA)

Keep data and processes in sync across multiple systems.

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Download IconBuild an Automation Strategy like a Customer Success Architect (CSA)

Learn how to fully leverage the automation tools available in Salesforce.

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Trailhead IconBuild Great APIs and Integrations with MuleSoft

Connect your apps, data, and devices with an application network.

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Develop an End User Training Plan

Trailhead IconUser Training and Motivation

Learn how to support your Salesforce users and prepare them for success.

TAKE THE TRAIL - ADMIN >

Trailhead IconLearn CRM Fundamentals for Lightning Experience

Understand Salesforce and learn how to navigate, customize, and manage basic CRM features.

TAKE THE TRAIL - END USER >

Trailhead IconChatter Basics

Learn how to use Chatter, update your profile, and start collaborating.

TAKE THE TRAIL - END USER>
 

Get Started

Video IconGet Started with K-12 Architecture Kit

Learn the basics and how to get started with K-12 Architecture Kit.

WATCH THE VIDEO >


Document IconK-12 Architecture Kit Documentation

Find additional information about K-12 Architecture Kit.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >


Trailhead IconAdminister Salesforce for K-12 Educational Institutions

Learn admin fundamentals of Salesforce in K-12 settings.

TAKE THE TRAIL >


Trailhead IconEducation Release Readiness

Browse all Education-related Releases in this group.

VISIT THE TRAILBLAZER COMMUNITY >


Video IconBuild a CRM Analytics Dashboard for K-12

Follow along as we walk through building a custom CRM Analytics dashboard for K-12.

WATCH THE VIDEO >

 

Get Started

Download IconGet Started with Salesforce Recruitment and Admissions Workbook

Access tools and additional resources to build your admin skills with Salesforce for Recruitment and Admissions.

DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK >


Trailhead IconEnroll Best-Fit Students With Education Cloud

Optimize recruitment and admissions efforts for a seamless student experience.

TAKE THE TRAIL >


Video IconGet Started with Recruitment & Admissions Webinar Series

Learn how to grow your applicant pool and reach enrollment goals with Salesforce.

WATCH THE VIDEOS >


Download IconPardot Engagement Studio: Recruitment & Admissions Use Cases

Follow along with our sample Pardot Engagement Studio templates to learn how you can create targeted programs that help engage prospective students.

DOWNLOAD RESOURCE >


Video IconCRM Analytics Dashboards for Recruitment & Admissions

Follow along as we walk through the pre-built dashboards for Recruitment and Admissions.

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Get Started

Download IconGet Started with Salesforce Student Experience Workbook

Hands-on activities, videos, and other resources will help guide you as you get started with Salesforce for Student Experience.

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Trailhead IconBuild a Connected Campus with Education Cloud

Create a relevant and personalized student experience that promotes engagement and success.

TAKE THE TRAIL >


Video IconGet Started with Student Experience Webinar Series

Learn how to advise, engage, and retain your students with Salesforce.

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Document IconAdvisor Link Documentation

Find additional information for Advisor Link.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >


Trailhead IconEducation Release Readiness Group

Browse all Education-related Releases in this group.

VISIT THE TRAILBLAZER COMMUNITY >


Video IconBuild a CRM Analytics Dashboard for Student Experience

Follow along as we walk through building a custom CRM Analytics dashboard for Student Experience.

WATCH THE VIDEO >

 

Get Started

Trailhead IconAchieve Advancement Goals with Education Cloud

Build lifelong alumni and donor relationships in higher education.

TAKE THE TRAIL >


Video IconGet Started with Advancement Webinar Series

Learn how to grow your active and engaged alumni and reach campaign goals with Salesforce.

WATCH THE VIDEOS >


Download IconPardot Engagement Studio: Advancement & Alumni Engagement Use Cases

Follow along with our sample Pardot Engagement Studio templates to learn how you can create targeted programs that help engage alumni and other constituents

DOWNLOAD RESOURCE >


Video IconBuild a CRM Analytics Dashboard for Advancement

Follow along as we walk through building a custom CRM Analytics dashboard for Advancement.

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Keep Your Org Healthy

Create a User Adoption Plan

Trailhead IconEmpower Your Salesforce Users

Learn effective strategies for driving end user adoption.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Trailhead IconUser Adoption Metrics

Discover tools for tracking end user adoption of Salesforce.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Download IconUser Adoption Metrics Worksheet

Develop user adoption metrics for your Salesforce projects.

DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET >

Download IconManaging Governance with a Center of Excellence

Build and implement a functioning governance strategy.

DOWNLOAD RESOURCE >

Website IconSalesforce Adoption Dashboards

Install free dashboards to track user adoption.

VISIT WEBSITE >

Ensure Data Quality

Trailhead IconData Quality

Discover strategies for assessing and improving the quality of your data in Salesforce.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Download IconHealthy Org Workbook

Learn tips, tools, and strategies for keeping your org healthy.

DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK >

Website IconData Quality Analysis Dashboards

Install free dashboards to track data quality and record completeness.

VISIT WEBSITE >

Secure Your Org

Trailhead IconSecurity Basics

Educate your users, protect your Salesforce org, and encourage a culture of security.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Document IconSecurity Health Check

Learn how to run a Security Health Check in Salesforce.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Document IconSalesforce Auditing

Learn how auditing can help you diagnose potential or real security issues.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Trailhead IconSecure Your Apps with Salesforce Shield

Establish governance and enforce compliance policies with Salesforce Shield.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Download IconThree Essential Security Elements for Your Salesforce Community

Create a security strategy for your community.

DOWNLOAD RESOURCE >

Automate Processes

Document IconAutomate Your Business Processes

Find documentation for automating processes in Salesforce.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Trailhead IconLightning Flow

Optimize business processes by harnessing the power of Lightning Flow.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Website IconGuide Users Through Your Business Processes with Flow Builder

Learn how to automate common tasks with Flow builder.

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Download IconMarketing Cloud and Salesforce: Implementation Recommendations from Salesforce Architects

Learn how to implement and optimize Marketing Cloud.

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Gather Insights

Secure Your Org

Trailhead IconReports & Dashboards for Lightning Experience

Visualize key metrics in real-time.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Document Icon Reports & Dashboards

Find additional documentation for reports & dashboards.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Enhance Your Analytics

Trailhead IconSalesforce Einstein Basics

Discover insights and predict outcomes with AI features.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Download IconEinstein for Higher Education

Learn how AI can be used across the student lifecycle.

DOWNLOAD THE E-BOOK >

Video IconAI For Good

Watch a master class on using AI for good in higher ed.

WATCH THE VIDEO >


Trailhead IconCRM Analytics Basics

Uncover new insights from your data.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Video IconIntro to CRM Analytics Webinar

Join us as we walk through importing and manipulating data as well as building lenses and dashboards in Analytics Studio.

WATCH THE VIDEO >


Create Innovation Feedback Loop

Trailhead IconInnovate the Salesforce Way

Learn methods to transform your customer experience and foster innovation.

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Trailhead IconEncourage and Support Users

Motivate your users to drive adoption.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Trailhead IconUser Experience Basics

Dig into user experience process, tools, techniques, and best practices.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Align CRM and Financial Data

Download IconBridge Finance and CRM with Accounting Subledger for Education

Learn how to make your financial data more transparent and accessible with Accounting Subledger.

DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK >
 

Advanced Admin Skills

Integrate Email

Trailhead IconOutlook Integration

Track customer interactions and update records directly in Outlook.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Trailhead IconGmail Integration

Track customer interactions and update records directly in Gmail.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Document IconWhich Email Tool Should You Use?

Figure out the best email option for your organization.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Roll Out Mobile

Trailhead IconSalesforce Mobile App Basics

Collaborate with your teammates on the go with the Salesforce mobile app.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Trailhead IconLightning Experience for Salesforce Mobile App

Learn how the power of Lightning will transform the Salesforce Mobile App.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Video IconCustomize the New Salesforce Mobile App with Lightning App Builder

Learn how to customize your mobile app for Lightning.

WATCH THE VIDEO >

Document IconSalesforce Mobile App

Find additional information for Salesforce Mobile App.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Keep Up with New Releases

Document IconKeep Up with Salesforce.org Releases

Find release information and strategies for keeping your org in sync.

VIEW DOCUMENTATION >

Trailhead IconSalesforce Release Readiness Strategies

Learn how Salesforce releases new features and how to make the most of them.

TAKE THE TRAIL >

Trailhead IconEducation Release Readiness Group

Browse all Education-related Releases in this group.

VISIT THE TRAILBLAZER COMMUNITY >

Need More Help?

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Ask the Community

Visit the Trailblazer Community to access resources and connect with the Education community.

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Join a Webinar

Find webinars, events, and on-demand videos on the Customer Success Event Calendar.

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Submit a Support Ticket

Open a technical support case if you’re experiencing technical issues, like error messages or unexpected behavior.

Apply for the
Pro Bono Program

Need hands-on help? Apply for up to 20 hours of pro bono support from a Salesforce employee volunteer.