You need a lot of SFDC certifications to be a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect.
The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in an architect role including 2+ years of experience on the Lightning platform. Awareness of different programming languages like Java, C++, Python along with a variety of frameworks is also needed.
After passing the below exams, Salesforce will grant you the Certified System Architect certification automatically:
- Salesforce Certified Development Lifecycle and Deployment Designer
- Salesforce Certified Identity and Access Management Designer
- Salesforce Certified Integration Architecture Designer
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
After passing the below exams, Salesforce will grant you the Certified Application Architect certification automatically:
- Salesforce Certified Data Architecture and Management Designer
- Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Designer
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
- Salesforce Certified App Builder
After getting the above 2 domain architect certifications, you are only one step away from the ultimate certification.
To be fully prepared for the final review board, knowledge of 2 optional certifications are recommended:
- Salesforce Certified Community Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Mobile Solutions Architecture Designer
By achieving the total 7+2 certifications, you will prepare yourself for the challenge from the review board and also acquire valuable knowledge to deal with your daily jobs along the way.