MuleSoft Training Learning Paths and Complete Certification Map.
Mirza Iqbal
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Businesses today are growing at a very fast pace due to new technologies and innovations, they do not have a single source of data coming in and going out, instead data is streaming in from different platforms like SaaS, Smartphones, Internet of things which has propelled the companies to look for new ways to integrate the incoming data for easy use and availability.
This sea of data can be easily integrated with an API-led connectivity platform like MuleSoft and with the recent acquisition of MuleSoft by Salesforce more on more companies are gearing towards digital transformation, propelled by this new wave of digital transformation the need for MuleSoft Developers and Architects has skyrocketed.
Before going further let’s look at a simple statistic. According to MuleSoft’s recent Connectivity benchmark report, 89% of IT leaders say data silos are the biggest obstacle to digital transformation. That’s not surprising, given the average enterprise has data in 900 applications, and just 28% of them are integrated. In order to overcome this obstacle more and more companies are moving towards integrating data into their systems.
A study conducted by Forrester consulting on the total economic impact of MuleSoft Training and Certification in Dec 2020 shows that companies that invested in training their workforce on MuleSoft saw a return of investment of 235% over 3 years.
One single takeaway from both the above statistics is MuleSoft Developers and Architects are in demand now more than ever!! And the best way to stand out in the market is to obtain industry-recognized certifications offered by MuleSoft that showcases your skills and expertise.
So how do you obtain these certifications??
The first step before getting a MuleSoft certification is to reflect on the skills that you already have, the industry that you want to get into as a new user, or just upskill if you are already using MuleSoft.
To make this process easier MuleSoft has curated different learning paths that elaborates on the courses that better suit the role you are looking for, let’s look at each of them in detail
Developer Learning Path
If your job requirement is to deploy, monitor, troubleshoot integrations and APIs as well as write software codes to solve business requirements then the developer path is the way to go.
This path starts with learning fundamentals of Anypoint Platform and learn about production-ready application development and integration practices using Dataweave2.0 language and gain MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 (Mule4) certification along the way.
Integration Architect
Your work involves making project-level design decisions and you are the connection between solutions or enterprise architect managers and developers and focus on architectural repeatability along with overseeing that the projects are delivered according to standards then integration architect learning path is the way to go
The first step here is to start with Anypoint Platform, then learn how to design integration solutions and these skills can be validated with MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1 and MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect - Level 1 certifications.
Operations learning path
If you are a developer, administration personnel, architect, or in any other operations and want to gain expertise in managing as well as monitoring MuleSoft applications that are deployed to different platforms this is the right path for you.
This path requires you to work with Anypoint Platform and then do specialization in one or more platform operations
Platform Architect or Enterprise Architect
If your work involves making cross-project decisions, building an application network that connects data across the systems and clouds and the main focus is to address any issues with the application network before it impacts businesses.
By following this path you can get acquainted with Anypoint Platform, learn how to build an effective application network from individual integrations using API-led connectivity, and finally, your skills can be validated by earning your MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect - Level 1 certification.
The common thread in all the learning paths is getting to know the fundamentals of Anypoint Platform which is a platform as a service (PaaS) that provides all the tools to design, manage, exchange all the applications either on the cloud or on-premises.
The first step to getting any MuleSoft certification would be to learn the technical know-how of Anypoint Platform and then add on the required courses according to the chosen learning path of your choice.
The certifications available are as follows and then you can follow the links to understand the requirements of each certification.
Certifications & Responsibilities
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Work on basic Mule 4 projects to design, test, launch and manage APIs and integrations
Upskill your Mule 3 skills to design, test, launch, and manage Mule 4 APIs and integrations.
Working on basic Mule 3 projects to design, test, launch, and manage APIs and integrations.
Provides MuleSoft development experience and can lead complicated Mule 3 integration projects.
On the first of June 2020, this non-proctored certification exam was changed to just a free quiz.
Helps in leading Anypoint Platform strategy that helps to build an application network using API-led connectivity.
Helps to lead Anypoint Platform implementations so that quality and operationalization of solutions is ensured.
Your next question will be on how to get started on these courses
MuleSoft again offers different ways to learn the subject matter by offering a self-paced course, instructor-led or private course and if you do not know the details of the required training then flexible training credits (FTC) can be purchased and allocated to teams within organizations, and FTC is priced at 250 US$ per credit.
The self-paced course is free and can be completed at your own pace whereas the rest of the courses are paid courses involving interaction with an instructor, additional support, and a speedy learning schedule. To begin with any of these courses the first step would be to register yourself for these trainings from the MuleSoft Website.
You can also rely on external trusted sources to get the required training to arm you with the right tools to attain your goal of becoming a certified MuleSoft Developer or Architect
There are several trusted external online learning platforms such as udemy, MuleLearning, SkillShare, Mindmajix offering training to get hands-on experience to develop applications and integrations using the Anypoint Platform and these skills will assuredly help you crack your MuleSoft certifications.
What are the prerequisites for MuleSoft certifications?
A basic understanding of data formats such as XML and JSON and a basic understanding of typical integration technologies such as HTTP, REST, and SOAP.
Final Thoughts
API led connectivity is the need of the hour and is changing the way businesses operate and MuleSoft training and certification will be the first necessary step that you can take to create that change.
These certifications offer you with the right tools, skills and a clear understanding of the workings of the MuleSoft software that enables you to tackle any and very integration problems that occurs during the course of digital transformation of a business or just helping with creating new applications and their maintenance.
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