Want to learn how to code in Salesforce but not sure where to start? Let this free online course be your introduction to Apex. Credit: Magdalena Petrova/IDGNS In its Apex Developer Guide, Salesforce describes Apex as an “object-oriented programming language that allows developers to execute flow and transaction control statements on the Force.com platform server.” Apex “looks like Java and acts like database stored procedures” and “enables developers to add business logic to most system events, including button clicks, related record updates, and Visualforce pages.” Ready to get started coding in Salesforce? During this 2.5-hour course, taught by a Salesforce Technical Architect at Google, you’ll learn the basics of Salesforce development, as well as how to write, test and deploy Apex triggers. No programming experience required — anyone can code! In its Apex Developer Guide, Salesforce describes Apex as an “object-oriented programming language that allows developers to execute flow and transaction control statements on the Force.com platform server.” Apex “looks like Java and acts like database stored procedures” and “enables developers to add business logic to most system events, including button clicks, related record updates, and Visualforce pages.” Ready to get started coding in Salesforce? CIO.com has partnered with tech training provider PluralSight, to bring you the online course “Apex Academy: Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Coding in Salesforce” … for free. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe During this 2.5-hour course, taught by a Salesforce Technical Architect at Google, you’ll learn the basics of Salesforce development, as well as how to write, test and deploy Apex triggers. No programming experience required — anyone can code! To access your free course, you’ll need to fill out a short online registration form, with no obligation or fee. We think you’ll find this course a valuable introduction to coding in Salesforce.Go now! Related content feature The dark arts of digital transformation — and how to master them Sometimes IT leaders need a little magic to push digital initiatives forward. Here are five ways to make transformation obstacles disappear. By Dan Tynan Oct 02, 2023 11 mins Business IT Alignment Business IT Alignment Business IT Alignment feature What is a project management office (PMO)? The key to standardizing project success The ever-increasing pace of change has upped the pressure on companies to deliver new products, services, and capabilities. And they’re relying on PMOs to ensure that work gets done consistently, efficiently, and in line with business objective By Mary K. Pratt Oct 02, 2023 8 mins Digital Transformation Digital Transformation Digital Transformation opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe