Understanding the exam topic is key to effective preparation. Below is a breakdown of the major domains covered in the Service-Con-201 exam:
1. Industry Knowledge (12%)
This section evaluates your understanding of customer service and contact center concepts, including industry trends, service metrics, and how Service Cloud supports modern service organizations.
2. Implementation Strategies (12%)
You’ll be tested on gathering business requirements, stakeholder alignment, change management, and planning a successful Service Cloud implementation strategy.
3. Service Cloud Solution Design (15%)
This is one of the most heavily weighted sections. It focuses on designing end-to-end Service Cloud solutions, selecting the right features, and aligning technical design with business objectives.
4. Knowledge Management (12%)
Covers Salesforce Knowledge configuration, article types, data categories, and best practices for knowledge sharing across service channels.
5. Intake and Interaction Channels (13%)
Tests your knowledge of omnichannel support, including Email-to-Case, Web-to-Case, Chat, Messaging, Social Customer Service, and how to route customer inquiries efficiently.
6. Case Management (13%)
Focuses on case lifecycle management, automation, assignment rules, escalation rules, entitlements, milestones, and service-level agreements (SLAs).
7. Contact Center Analytics (13%)
Examines reporting and analytics capabilities such as standard and custom reports, dashboards, Einstein analytics, and using data to optimize service performance.
8. Integrations (10%)
Covers integration patterns, APIs, CTI integration, third-party systems, and how Service Cloud connects with external platforms to create a seamless service experience.