Exam Name: Heroku Developer Accredited Professional Exam

Exam Code: Heroku Developer Accredited Professional (AP-225)

Related Certification(s): Salesforce Accredited Professional Exams Certification

Certification Provider: Salesforce

Actual Exam Duration: 90 Minutes

Number of Heroku Developer Accredited Professional Exam questions in our database: 60 

Expected Heroku Developer Accredited Professional Exam Topics, as suggested by Salesforce :

Module 1: Heroku Platform – Apps and Runtime: This topic covers Heroku Dynos, their types, and supported process types. Candidates must also understand the fundamental building blocks of Heroku applications.

Module 2: Heroku Platform – Building and Deployment: This module focuses on building and deploying apps on Heroku, highlighting the role of buildpacks in slug creation. It also includes choosing and layering buildpacks for specific use cases.

Module 3: Heroku Platform – Operations: This topic emphasizes designing scalable and performant solutions on Heroku. Candidates must understand scaling methods and strategies for handling high-traffic events.

Module 4: Heroku Platform – Elements: This module evaluates knowledge of deploying solutions using add-ons. It includes understanding the Elements Marketplace, buildpacks, and Heroku Buttons.

Module 5: Continuous Delivery – Pipelines, Review Apps, and CI: This topic measures understanding of Heroku Flows and CI/CD processes. Candidates must use pipelines and review apps effectively within the application development lifecycle.

Module 6: Data – Redis, Postgres, and Data Clips: This module focuses on when to use Redis, and the features of Heroku Postgres including forks, followers, and security. It also includes leveraging Dataclips for data handling.

Module 7: Data – Kafka and Add-ons: This topic covers designing solutions with Apache Kafka for streaming communication. Candidates must also understand third-party add-ons and their appropriate use cases.

Module 8: Security – SSL, Certs, and ACM: This module emphasizes designing secure and compliant solutions on Heroku. It includes knowledge of SSL options and the importance of Automated Certificate Management (ACM).

Module 9: Integrations – Heroku Connect, API, and Webhooks: This topic focuses on integrating Heroku with Salesforce using Heroku Connect. It also includes understanding supported Salesforce APIs, configuring webhooks, and leveraging integration features.

Module 10: Architecting Apps – 12 Factor Methodology: This module tests knowledge of the twelve-factor app methodology. Candidates must recommend architectures that apply these principles to build scalable, modern Heroku applications.