Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) Certification Training Syllabus
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Syllabus for Professionals
Are you looking to master Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC)? This comprehensive syllabus is designed for marketing professionals, CRM specialists, consultants and aspiring marketing automation experts. It helps build expertise in email marketing, customer engagement, journey orchestration and data-driven marketing strategies.
The curriculum combines concepts, advanced SFMC tools and hands-on practical exercises. This helps learners gain real-world experience and prepare for career advancement in marketing automation.
Complete SFMC Modules Covered
This structured syllabus focuses on job- SFMC skills used across industries.
Module 1: Basics of Internet Technologies
- HTTP/HTTPS
- Browsers
- Cookies
- Client-Server Architecture
- DNS Fundamentals
Module 2: Introduction to Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing Channels
- Customer Lifecycle
- Lead Generation
- Marketing Automation Concepts
Module 3: SFMC Configuration & Setup
- Business Units
- User Roles
- Permissions
- Account Settings
- Security Configuration
Module 4: Email Studio & Email Marketing
- Email Creation
- Subscriber Management
- Send Classifications
- Deliverability
- Analytics
Module 5: Data Management in SFMC
- Contact Builder
- Data Extensions
- Data Relationships
- Segmentation
- Data Modeling
Module 6: Automation Studio
- Workflow Automation
- SQL Queries
- File Transfer Activities
- Data Imports and Exports
Module 7: Journey Builder
- Entry Sources
- Decision Splits
- Goals
- Customer Journey Mapping
- Engagement Strategies
Module 8: Email Builder with HTML & CSS
- Responsive Email Design
- Custom Templates
- Mobile-Friendly Email Development
Module 9: AMPscript
- Dynamic Content
- Personalization
- Data Retrieval Functions
- Conditional Logic
Module 10: Server-Side JavaScript (SSJS)
- Advanced Scripting
- Data Validation
- API Interactions
- Automation Enhancements
Module 11: Personalization & Dynamic Content
- Rules-Based Personalization
- Dynamic Content Blocks
- A/B Testing
- Customer Segmentation
Hands-On Practical Sessions
Every module includes exercises and real-world scenarios. This ensures learners can confidently apply SFMC concepts in environments.
Session 1: Email Campaign Creation
- Email Studio Configuration
- Subscriber Management
- AMPscript Integration
Session 2: Journey Builder Workshop
- Customer Journey Design
- Entry Events
- Automation Triggers
Session 3: Data Segmentation
- Contact Builder
- Filtered Data Extensions
- Audience Segmentation
Session 4: Automation Studio Lab
- SQL Activities
- Automated Imports
- Scheduled Campaign Execution
Session 5: HTML Email Development
- Email Templates Using HTML and CSS
Session 6: AMPscript & SSJS Practice
- Personalization Logic
- Dynamic Content
- Data Operations
Session 7: Analytics & Reporting
- Rates
- Click Tracking
- Conversions
- Campaign Performance Reporting
Key Skills You Will Learn
- Upon completing the SFMC Certification Training participants will be able to:
- Configure and manage Salesforce Marketing Cloud environments
- Create and deploy targeted email marketing campaigns using SFMC
- Design personalized customer journeys with Journey Builder
- Build automated workflows with Automation Studio
- Manage customer data with Contact Builder and Data Extensions
- Create content using AMPscript and SSJS
- Develop responsive email templates with HTML and CSS
- Implement audience segmentation strategies
- Analyze campaign performance and marketing KPIs
- Optimize customer engagement through personalization techniques






