An immersive and hands-on course created to introduce you to how digital transformation initiatives are designed and delivered →
Progress toward earning a professional certification and developing real-world business skills through Elevate’s 3.0-credit elective course, Salesforce Foundations: Applied Admin.
This online course will equip you with the business knowledge and professional skills highly sought after in the expanding Salesforce economy. Work with our veteran, expert practitioners to understand the lifecycle of an IT project through a case study, learn key professional skills that prepare you for real-world scenarios, and apply your collective skills to show what you know in a final presentation.
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
- 📈 In-Demand Skills: The Business Analyst role is expected to grow by 15% over the next few years according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Companies like Boeing, Wendy’s, and Discover know that business analysis is not just about understanding how to build solutions – but also about understanding why they are needed.
- By focusing on business analysis, Fortune 500 companies are able to stay competitive and agile in a rapidly changing market.
- 🌐 Broad Applicability: While this course focuses on preparing you for the Salesforce Business Analyst certification, the curriculum and principles can be applied to a variety of different platforms like Dynamics, AWS, etc. – equipping you with a highly versatile skill set that you can take almost anywhere.
- 💡 Professional Growth: Business Analysis is a multi-faceted skill that is useful across many roles in business, including Marketing, IT, and Product Management. It’s also a valuable skill for engineers and developers – it reinforces the importance of understanding why you’re building something, not just how. A Salesforce certification can open doors to prestigious roles within these household brands, offering robust career growth and competitive salaries.
WHAT ARE STUDENTS SAYING?
“I really enjoyed how the course was structured, especially how the labs supported the learnings from the videos and the trailheads. Additionally, the instructor was very supportive and helped with the smallest of doubts aiding the learning process.”
HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Salesforce Foundations: Applied Admin is listed under the following course codes:
- BUS 495-02 (Undergraduate)
- BUS 595-04 (Graduate)
You may register for the course through the student portal. This is a virtual course offered through the Stuart School of Business; please consult with your advisor if you have questions on earning credits or degree requirements.
This course is sponsored by Dinakar Jayarajan and taught by Madeline Miller, a Salesforce industry veteran of Camp4, an Illinois Tech career education partner. You can view the syllabus and more detailed course information by downloading the course packet here.
