SF CTA Study Hub

Salesforce Certified Technical Architect

The Definitive CTA Exam Study Resource

470+ pages of study content, 438+ diagrams, 7 full case studies — aggregated from 136+ sources. Built by an architect, for architects.

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470+ Pages

438+ Diagrams

7 Domains

7 Case Studies

Exam Domains

Seven independently scored domains. You must pass every one.

01

System Architecture

Org strategy, licensing, mobile, reporting, platform capabilities

02

Security

Sharing model, identity & SSO, permissions, portal security, Shield

03

Data Management

Data modeling, large data volumes, migration, quality, external data

04

Solution Architecture

Declarative vs programmatic, build vs buy, Agentforce, CPQ, Commerce

05

Integration

6 integration patterns, middleware, APIs, event-driven, error handling

06

Dev Lifecycle

Environments, CI/CD, testing strategy, governance, risk management

07

Communication

Presentation strategy, Big 3 diagrams, Q&A defense, board presence

Study Tools

Active recall and spaced repetition to lock in what you learn.

Flashcards

68 scenario-based cards across 7 domains with SM-2 spaced repetition

Quizzes

127 questions testing architectural judgment, not trivia

Progress Dashboard

Track your weakest domains and study streak

Practice Material

Simulate the actual CTA review board experience.

7 Full Case Studies

End-to-end scenarios with scenario paper, architecture solution, presentation notes, and Q&A prep — mirroring the real exam format.

• CS1: Apex Wealth Financial Services
• CS2: CareBridge Healthcare
• CS3: GlobalTrade Supply Chain
• CS4: EduPath Education
• CS5: ScreenVault Media & Entertainment
• CS6: HomeNest Real Estate
• CS7: VitalGov Government

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8 Mini-Scenarios

Focused practice scenarios targeting specific domain challenges. Each scenario folder includes the question page and the worked solution side by side.

• MedAssist Home Health
• BookBridge Foundation
• SafeCity Public Safety
• ShopWave Retail
• PrecisionParts Manufacturing
• SureGuard Insurance
• ConnectAll Telecom
• GreenGrid Energy

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Quick Reference Guide

A fast-track crash course covering all 7 domains, artifact checklists, and scenario analysis — designed for a 2-hour review before the exam.

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