{"id":248,"date":"2020-02-03T14:56:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T14:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalappsinc.com\/blog\/?p=248"},"modified":"2020-02-03T14:56:22","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T14:56:22","slug":"become-a-salesforce-lightning-champion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalappsinc.com\/blog\/2020\/02\/03\/become-a-salesforce-lightning-champion\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Salesforce Lightning Champion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Salesforce Lightning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salesforce Lightning is the \u201cnext generation\u201d of Salesforce. In terms of functionality, usability, and speed Lightning far exceeds any of its predecessors. Thanks to an advanced AI, the data you can gather will be far more comprehensive, providing you with actionable insights. The new app development tools available to Lightning users allow everybody to build the apps that can benefit their business.<\/p>\n

Become a champion<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salesforce need people like you to become Lightning Champions. There are many benefits to becoming a Lightning Champion. By joining this peer-to-peer program, you will be in a strong position to help your current clients migrate to Lightning. Enrolment in the championship program will allow you to deepen and broaden your knowledge of Lightning, helping you to devise detailed strategies for rollouts. Membership of the program allows you to give back to your community by helping your team members, clients, and user groups.<\/p>\n

Other benefits include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\uf0b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Access to Lightning Champions community
\n\uf0b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Take part in Salesforce sponsored events
\n\uf0b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Private champions event at Dreamforce
\n\uf0b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Free limited edition hoody and other swag<\/p>\n

What does the program entail?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Salesforce Lightning Champions Program is a peer-to-peer program design to enable you to help others migrate onto Lightning. It will supply you with detailed knowledge so you can convince those who haven\u2019t yet committed to Lightning to take the next step in that direction. It will also teach you practical tips and best practices empowering you to help clients develop comprehensive and strategic plans for their rollouts.<\/p>\n

Because of the success of this program so far there are now two different paths to becoming a champion, Lightning Activation Champions and Lightning App Development Champions. The former will focus on helping people make the switch the Lightning, while the latter will enable you to explain the nuances of app development on Lightning.<\/p>\n

How do I join the program?<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s a simple 3-step process:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Become an expert<\/strong>
\nChoose which type of champion you wish to become. Then all you have to do is apply for that program and complete the corresponding superbadge. This will give you the knowledge required to become a champion.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Get Certified<\/strong>
\nUsing our peer-to-peer verification process you will complete a Lightning presentation to a fellow champion that will then give you the certification required to become an official\u00a0champion.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be a champion<\/strong>
\nNow it\u2019s time to take your knowledge to the people. Working with colleagues and clients, present at corporate and community events, share your expertise on blogs and social media.<\/p>\n

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