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Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Foundations exam guide

Exam Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Foundations (Mule-101)

MuleSoft Integration Foundations is the entry-level MuleSoft certification. It shows you understand integration and API-led connectivity terminology and the role of Anypoint Platform components well enough to contribute to a MuleSoft project team, without having to build Mule applications.

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Exam fee$75 USD
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DeliveryProctored at a Pearson VUE test center or online proctored (registered through Trailhead Academy)

Format: Multiple choice and multiple select. Fee note: Retakes are free; plus applicable taxes.

Who it's for

Business analysts, project managers, junior developers and Salesforce professionals who work on or alongside MuleSoft integration projects.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: Working knowledge of integration and API-led connectivity terminology and of what each Anypoint Platform component does.

Keeping it active

None. Salesforce Foundations-level certifications need no maintenance and do not expire once earned.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Explaining API-led connectivity (system, process, experience APIs)
  • Describing Anypoint Platform components (Design Center, Exchange, API Manager, Runtime Manager)
  • Understanding integration patterns and protocols
  • Reading basic API specifications
  • Explaining application networks and reuse
  • Understanding deployment options such as CloudHub

Job roles

Integration AnalystJunior MuleSoft DeveloperBusiness Analyst (Integration)Technical Project ManagerSalesforce ConsultantAPI Product Owner

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  1. Week 1: Complete the 'Prepare for your MuleSoft Integration Foundations Exam' Trailmix and review integration basics (REST, SOAP, messaging, batch).
  2. Week 2: Learn API-led connectivity and the application network concept; map each Anypoint Platform component to its purpose.
  3. Week 3: Sign up for a free Anypoint Platform trial; design a simple RAML/OAS spec, publish it to Exchange and apply a policy in API Manager.
  4. Week 4: Review weak areas and take practice questions; the free retake lowers the risk of booking early.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know the purpose of each API-led layer and which one a given scenario belongs in.
  • Be clear on the difference between Design Center, Exchange, API Manager and Runtime Manager.
  • Expect business-value questions about reuse and the application network, not code.
  • Understand the difference between an API specification and an API implementation.
  • Because retakes are free, a first attempt doubles as a diagnostic of your weak areas.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does MuleSoft Integration Foundations cost?

$75 USD plus applicable taxes, and retakes are free.

Does it expire?

No. Salesforce Foundations-level certifications need no maintenance and do not expire.

Is it the old MuleSoft Certified Integration Associate?

Yes. MuleSoft certifications moved to Trailhead and the associate exam became Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Foundations.

Do I need coding skills?

No. It tests concepts and platform knowledge rather than building Mule applications.

What should I take next?

Developers move to MuleSoft Developer; architects and leads can aim for MuleSoft Platform Architect.

Official page: trailhead.salesforce.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.