I set out to identify high-quality free Salesforce training resources suitable for professionals at every stage of their careers, with a particular focus on uncovering options that are often overlooked. My criteria were simple: the resources needed to be accurate, well-maintained, professionally presented, and created by genuine Salesforce practitioners or recognised thought leaders. Finding materials that truly stood out and went beyond the usual recommendations proved more challenging than expected.
Of course, certain resources hardly need mentioning. Trailhead, the Trailblazer Community, a free Salesforce Developer Org, and Agentblazer Status remain some of the most valuable (and entirely free) learning tools available. But what else is out there? Especially for those who have been working in the ecosystem for a few years and want to deepen their expertise beyond the fundamentals. The good news is that there are some excellent newer resources emerging, and even some long-standing favourites have evolved in ways you may not have noticed. Let’s take a closer look.
1. Agentforce Now
Agentforce Now brings together expert-led workshops, AMAs, and live coding sessions – all designed to help you learn by doing.
Explore the full schedule here to roll up your sleeves and explore Agentforce and Data Cloud. You’ll learn straight from the experts how to build your own AI agents in real time.
2. Slack School
“Class is officially in session,” as Slack puts it. Slack School is a relatively new learning resource aimed at a wide range of roles, including admins, developers, consultants, and architects. Hosted by Mike Reynolds, the series currently features around ten videos, with additional sessions being released on a regular basis.
The content spans both foundational and practical topics, from managing notifications effectively to exploring newer features such as Slackbot. Whether you’re new to Slack or looking to refine how you use it alongside Salesforce, there’s a good mix of material to explore.
3. Code With Sally
If you haven’t yet come across Code With Sally, it’s a newer addition to the Salesforce learning space, launching around 2024 but already building an impressively rich library. With more than 150 videos and growing, the channel offers a particularly approachable entry point into Salesforce development, including a completely free Salesforce Apex 101 course.
The content is designed to be accessible and practical, covering not only Apex but also areas like Visualforce and Lightning Web Components, making it a useful resource for both aspiring and early-career developers.
4. Kate Clicks Through It
Kate Clicks Through It is a pretty new video series from the Salesforce Admin team. Kate Lessard leads videos, typically between 5-12 minutes, on topics including Flow errors, AI Flow features, and Flow Approvals. It’s not all Flow, though! Her latest video focuses on how to design user-friendly record pages.
5. How I Solved It
Sticking with the admin theme for a moment, it’s worth highlighting How I Solved It, hosted by Jennifer W. Lee. The series is also available via the Salesforce Admin YouTube playlist and, at the time of writing, includes an impressive 54 videos.
What makes How I Solved It particularly valuable is its focus on real solutions to real-world Salesforce Admin challenges. Jen frequently collaborates with members of the Salesforce community, which adds both authenticity and a genuinely enjoyable dynamic to the episodes.
You can dive in by watching the videos or exploring the accompanying blog posts.
For even more content, check out additional videos from the Salesforce Admin team, and don’t forget to browse the blog as well.
6. Salesforce Architecture Blog
This article is meant to focus on some of the lesser-known training resources – and you might think the Salesforce Architecture blog is pretty obvious. I hear you. But I really wanted to highlight that the Salesforce Architecture Blog is back, along with the new architect team.
I know we were all worried about what would happen to the blog when the previous Architect team were disbanded, so its return is a welcome development for anyone interested in architectural thinking and best practices.
Recent posts include a thoughtful two-part mini-series from Lilith Van Biesen on how to talk like an architect. Part 1 explores the foundational building blocks of communication, while Part 2 dives into visual and nonverbal communication, both highly relevant skills, regardless of role.
7. Think Like an Architect: A New Livestream Series
The new Salesforce Architect team has launched a livestream series titled Think Like an Architect. Episodes will run monthly and be broadcast live on LinkedIn.
Architects value guidance they can actually apply, not just theory. This series embraces that by working through realistic scenarios and introducing a simple, repeatable three-step framework for architectural thinking that can be used across projects.
Each episode includes interactive Q&A, allowing attendees to engage directly with experts, gain clarity on real challenges, and learn from the broader discussion.
While the series is designed with architects in mind, the “think like an architect” mindset is valuable for anyone building on Salesforce. Admins, developers, and technical leaders can all benefit from learning how to design more scalable, resilient solutions.
8. RAD Women Code
RAD Women Code is all about helping women and underrepresented groups get hands-on with coding in Salesforce in a supportive, no-pressure environment. The program isn’t about abstract theory; it’s about actually building things, experimenting, and getting comfortable with real Apex coding principles. It’s the kind of learning that sticks because you’re doing it, not just watching.
What makes RAD Women Code really special is the community. You’ve got mentors, peers, and a space where it’s safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow. Whether you’re an admin looking to pick up more technical skills, an aspiring developer, or just someone curious about Apex, this program gives you the confidence and guidance to get started and to keep building on what you learn.
9. Coding With The Force
Coding With The Force, created by Salesforce System and Application Architect Matt Gerry, is packed with practical videos for admins, developers, and architects alike. You’ll find tutorials on everything from mass-deleting records with Apex to writing efficient SOQL queries.
Matt has also organised content into easy-to-follow courses, covering topics like Apex and Lightning Web Components, making it simple to go from learning the basics to mastering more advanced skills.
10. Infallible Techie
Infallible Techie is a community-favourite for a reason. The channel offers 800+ clearly explained video tutorials, covering everything from declarative Salesforce customization to coding solutions. Most videos are short and easy to digest, while a few longer ones provide deeper dives for when you want to really dig in.
11. Salesforce Bolt
If you want to get up to speed on Salesforce Data 360 (formerly Data Cloud), Salesforce Bolt has put together a handy crash course, complete with a hands-on project.
In the project, you’ll work to unify siloed customer data from two companies into a single customer profile, then use that profile within Salesforce to uncover insights like lifetime bookings and customer lifetime value. It’s a practical, real-world way to see Data 360 in action.
Summary
Finding genuinely great, free Salesforce training can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But with a little persistence, you’ll discover there are actually quite a few fantastic options available at no cost.
And if you’re hungry for even more ways to learn, don’t miss our guides on top Salesforce blogs, vlogs, and podcasts!
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