The Data-Con-101 exam presents 60–65 (including up to 5 unscored items) questions inside a 105 minutes window. That combination makes time a resource you manage, not a backdrop: candidates who never practice against a clock often leave easy questions unanswered at the end. Use the ITCertMagic mock exam system — its timing function recreates the real pressure, so you can spot pacing gaps during preparation instead of during the exam.

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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 2+ years experience in data strategy, modeling, and Salesforce implementation

Vendor rules change periodically, so before scheduling, confirm the latest requirements on the official Salesforce exam page.

For the Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant, Salesforce recommends the following training:

• Trailhead: Data Cloud Fundamentals (SDC101)
• Cert Prep: Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant

Formal training builds understanding; focused practice builds exam-day performance. Combine either resource above with 170 practice questions from ITCertMagic and you cover both.

The Data-Con-101 exam — officially the Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant — is Salesforce's certification test for professionals working with its technologies, and passing it awards the Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant (renamed to Salesforce Certified Data 360 Consultant since March 2026) certification at the Professional level. Whether you are a student, an office worker, or a veteran of the field, a vendor-issued credential is one of the few qualifications every employer reads the same way. It also leads naturally toward Salesforce Certified Consultant.

Passing requires 62%, and official registration costs USD 200 (+ applicable taxes). Budget-wise, remember the fee covers one attempt only — a retake is charged in full again. The prudent sequence is to self-assess first: run timed mocks with 170 practice questions at ITCertMagic until your scores clear the passing mark with margin, and only then spend on the seat.

The Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant syllabus is divided into 6 domains, headlined by Data Cloud Overview (18%), Data Ingestion and Modeling (20%), and Act on Data (18%). The complete weighted outline is in the syllabus section above — let it direct your preparation toward the points that matter most.

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The Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant is booked through these official channels:

• Kryterion Webassessor
• Pearson VUE

When scheduling, note that the Data-Con-101 exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite testing center.