Updated for Latest OmniStudio Developer Exam
Last Updated: November 2025 | Based on current Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Developer (Plat-Dev-210) exam guide
This guide covers the Salesforce OmniStudio Developer exam: format, domains, objectives, and real-world style practice questions. The focus is on FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, Calculation Procedures & Matrices, and deployment/troubleshooting.
💡 What is Salesforce OmniStudio Developer?
Validates your ability to build Salesforce Industries (Vlocity) solutions using OmniStudio’s declarative tools: FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, and Calculation Procedures & Matrices.
Target audience: developers and technical consultants with hands-on experience building industry-specific processes (communications, media, energy, etc.) on Salesforce using OmniStudio.
A key credential if you want to specialize in Salesforce Industries, become an OmniStudio Consultant or move towards Industries Solution/Technical Architect roles.
Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Developer (Plat-Dev-210)
Exam guide for building scalable, industry-specific applications using OmniStudio declarative development tools.
Expect scenario-based questions on FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, Calculations, and troubleshooting & deployment.
📊 OmniStudio Developer Exam at a Glance
📝 Note: These details (questions, duration, passing score, fees) are based on the current Salesforce exam guide and community references. Always confirm on the official Salesforce site before scheduling your exam.
👤 Who Should Take the OmniStudio Developer Exam?
- Developers building industry-specific solutions (communications, media, energy, insurance, etc.) on Salesforce.
- Technical consultants who implement FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, and DataRaptors for clients.
- Platform Developers who want to deepen skills on Salesforce Industries / OmniStudio.
- Professionals targeting follow-on credentials like OmniStudio Consultant or Industries CPQ Developer.
Exam Objectives & Weightage (OmniStudio Developer)
1. FlexCards
15%Build UI components that display contextual information at a glance and trigger actions for users across channels.
- Design FlexCards for console, Experience Cloud, and other channels.
- Choose appropriate data sources (Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, SOQL, REST, etc.).
- Use actions (launch OmniScripts, show flyouts, navigation, custom events).
- Apply best practices: reusability, performance, and conditional display.
2. OmniScripts
20%Configure guided, step-by-step flows for agents or customers, using modular, reusable design.
- Understand the structure and elements of OmniScripts (Actions, Inputs, Display, Groups, Functions).
- Use OmniScript Actions (DataRaptor, Integration Procedure, HTTP, Email, DocuSign, etc.).
- Apply best practices for reusability, maintainability, and performance.
- Handle pre-fill, error handling, and navigation inside OmniScripts.
3. Integration Procedures
17%Orchestrate server-side, stateless processes that retrieve, transform, and save data efficiently.
- Choose the right elements (DataRaptor Actions, Remote Actions, HTTP, Response, etc.).
- Use blocks, loops, and conditional steps for complex orchestration.
- Optimize performance by trimming responses and avoiding unnecessary calls.
- Implement best practices for JSON pathing, caching, and error handling.
4. DataRaptors
20%Configure mappings to read, transform, and write Salesforce data in a performant way.
- Know the four DataRaptor types: Extract, Load, Transform, Turbo Extract.
- Design efficient mappings and filter criteria to avoid hitting limits.
- Use DataRaptors as data sources for FlexCards and OmniScripts.
- Apply techniques for data transformation, default values, and reusability.
5. Calculation Procedures & Matrices
8%Model complex pricing and rating logic using configurable calculations.
- Understand matrix types: Standard, Grouped, Row-Versioned.
- Configure Calculation Procedures with variables, steps, aggregation, and pre/post processors.
- Use Calculation Matrices and Procedures from Integration Procedures and OmniScripts.
- Apply best practices for versioning and maintainability.
6. Integrated Troubleshooting & Deployment
20%Diagnose issues across OmniStudio components and move configurations safely between environments.
- Identify where a failure occurs (FlexCard, OmniScript, Integration Procedure, DataRaptor, external system).
- Use logs, trace, and testing tools to debug OmniStudio components.
- Plan deployment strategies (changes between sandboxes, packaging where applicable).
- Follow governance and version control best practices for OmniStudio assets.
📝 Sample OmniStudio Developer Questions
💡 Scenario-Based & Tool-Focused
The exam is highly scenario-driven. You’ll pick the best OmniStudio tool or configuration for a requirement, not just what works. Pay attention to keywords like “reusable”, “server-side”, “large data volume”, or “minimize API calls”.
Question 1: Reusable OmniScript
A developer creates an OmniScript to update billing information. This update must be invoked from many other OmniScripts used across different customer interaction flows. According to best practices, how should the developer expose this reusable logic?
A) Clone the OmniScript for each use case and customize it.
B) Expose it as an OmniScript Action that other OmniScripts can call.
C) Build the logic as a FlexCard action only.
D) Replace the OmniScript with a custom LWC.
✓ Correct Answer: B) Expose it as an OmniScript Action.
Explanation: OmniScript Actions are the recommended way to reuse standard OmniScripts across flows without duplicating logic. Other OmniScripts can invoke the billing script via the action, improving maintainability.
Question 2: DataRaptor Choice
A FlexCard needs to display read-only policy details from a single Salesforce object with high performance. The card is used frequently by agents. Which DataRaptor type is most appropriate?
A) DataRaptor Extract
B) DataRaptor Load
C) DataRaptor Transform
D) DataRaptor Turbo Extract
✓ Correct Answer: D) DataRaptor Turbo Extract.
Explanation: Turbo Extract is optimized for fast reads from a single object and is ideal for high-volume, read-only use cases like agent-facing FlexCards.
Question 3: Integration Procedure JSON Path
An Integration Procedure contains an HTTP Action named HTTPGetPolicy that returns a JSON node called PolicyData.
You need to send PolicyData into a subsequent DataRaptor Transform Action using Send JSON Path.
Which merge code should you use?
A) %PolicyData%
B) %HTTPGetPolicy:PolicyData%
C) {{HTTPGetPolicy:PolicyData}}
D) {{PolicyData}}
✓ Correct Answer: C) {{HTTPGetPolicy:PolicyData}}
Explanation: Integration Procedures use the {{ActionName:NodeName}} syntax to reference output JSON.
Here, HTTPGetPolicy is the action name and PolicyData is the node.
Question 4: Calculation Matrix Use Case
An energy provider needs to calculate tariffs based on multiple factors such as region, customer segment, and usage band. Business users must be able to update rate tables without changing code. Which OmniStudio feature is most appropriate?
A) DataRaptor Transform only
B) FlexCard conditional view
C) Calculation Matrix + Calculation Procedure
D) Custom Apex trigger
✓ Correct Answer: C) Calculation Matrix + Calculation Procedure.
Explanation: Calculation Matrices store rate tables in a configurable way, while Calculation Procedures drive the logic using that data, enabling business-driven updates without code changes.
Question 5: Troubleshooting & Deployment
After deploying a new OmniScript and Integration Procedure from a sandbox to production, agents report that no data is returned when they load the script. Logging shows that the Integration Procedure runs, but returns an empty response. What is the first area you should check?
A) Whether FlexCard stylesheets were deployed correctly.
B) Whether the target DataRaptor is pointing to the correct objects/fields in production.
C) Whether the Calculation Matrices are published.
D) Whether the business users cleared their browser cache.
✓ Correct Answer: B) Check the DataRaptor configuration in production.
Explanation: Integration Procedures often depend on DataRaptors. If object/field mappings or filters differ between sandbox and production, the Integration Procedure can run but return no records. DataRaptors are a common root cause.
💡 Exam Tip: OmniStudio questions often test best practices around modular design, performance, and reuse. When multiple answers could work, choose the solution that is modular, declarative, and optimized for large data volumes.
📚 Study Plan for OmniStudio Developer (4–6 Weeks)
🎯 Suggested Roadmap
Get a Developer Org with OmniStudio enabled. Build several FlexCards using different data sources (DataRaptor, Integration Procedure, REST) and actions.
Build guided processes with OmniScripts. Integrate with DataRaptor Extract/Load/Transform and practice modular designs with OmniScript Actions.
Design Integration Procedures using HTTP Actions, Remote Actions, and DataRaptors. Focus on Send/Response JSON Paths, caching, and batch processing.
Implement Calculation Matrices & Procedures. Practice debugging failures across FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, and external systems.
Take timed practice exams. For every missed question, identify which domain it belongs to and replicate a similar scenario in your org until you’re comfortable.
💡 Exam Day Tips (OmniStudio Developer)
60 questions in 105 minutes ≈ ~1.75 minutes per question. Don’t spend more than 2–2.5 minutes on a single item; flag and return later if needed.
Ask yourself: “Is this UI, orchestration, data access, or calculation?” That usually points you to FlexCard, OmniScript, Integration Procedure, DataRaptor, or Calculation features.
When answers mention server-side processing, caching, minimizing API calls, or modular design, they’re often closer to Salesforce’s recommended best practices.
❓ OmniStudio Developer – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is OmniStudio only for Communications and Media clouds?
No. OmniStudio originated in Industries (formerly Vlocity), but it’s used across multiple industry clouds such as Communications, Media, Energy & Utilities, Insurance, and more. The exam is not restricted to a single industry cloud.
How much experience do I need before attempting OmniStudio Developer?
Salesforce recommends hands-on experience building solutions with OmniStudio tools: FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, and DataRaptors. In practice, 3–6 months of real project work (or equivalent intensive lab time) makes the exam much more comfortable.
Do I need to know Apex or Lightning Web Components for this exam?
You don’t need to write Apex/LWC code for the exam. OmniStudio Developer focuses on declarative tools, but you should know when a requirement might require Apex or custom LWCs, and how OmniStudio components can work alongside them.
How is OmniStudio Developer different from OmniStudio Consultant?
OmniStudio Developer is about building and configuring solutions: FlexCards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, and Calculations. OmniStudio Consultant focuses more on solution design, requirements, and best-fit implementation patterns across larger projects.
How do I keep my OmniStudio Developer certification active?
As with other Salesforce certs, you’ll need to complete periodic maintenance modules on Trailhead. These short quizzes cover new OmniStudio & Industries features. Finish them before the deadline to keep your credential current.