How hard is the Slack Administrator exam? +
It is hard if you have only administered one Slack plan. Enterprise Grid topics - designing and consolidating workspaces, org-level policies, DLP, audit logs and eDiscovery - are tested, and admins on smaller plans have never seen most of those settings. SCIM versus just-in-time provisioning and guest account handling are also recurring traps.
What is the Slack Administrator exam format and passing score? +
The exam has 60 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, and you need 65% to pass. That margin is tight for an exam spanning channels, user lifecycle, apps, security, Workflow Builder and analytics. It is proctored online or at a test center. Check the Trailhead exam guide for current fees.
What does the Slack Administrator exam cover? +
Channel and user group administration is the largest section at 28%. The rest covers security (15%), enabling Slack success (15%), user lifecycle management (14%), app administration (10%), fundamentals (9%) and workspace administration (9%). Channel management, multi-workspace channels and Slack Connect deserve the most attention. Use the official exam guide as your checklist.
Are there prerequisites for the Slack Administrator exam? +
There are no formal prerequisites. The ideal candidate has around 6-12 months of hands-on Slack administration experience and familiarity with all plans, not just the one their organization uses. If you have only worked on one plan, use Trailhead and Slack's help center to learn the others.
How long should I prepare for the Slack Administrator exam? +
An active Slack admin typically needs 3-5 weeks. Spend most of it on the areas you do not touch day to day: Enterprise Grid org policies, SCIM provisioning, DLP and eDiscovery, and app approval workflows. Admins newer to Slack should plan 6-8 weeks. A Slack developer sandbox helps you see settings your own plan lacks.
How do I keep the Slack Administrator certification current? +
Like other Salesforce credentials, it requires periodic maintenance through Trailhead to stay active. If you miss the maintenance deadline, the certification expires. Check your Trailhead profile for current maintenance requirements and dates. Maintenance modules are usually short and free, but they cover product changes you are expected to know, so do not leave them to the last day.