Here we are with one week to go. It will feel like one of the longest weeks of the year, but you can pass the time by packing a little and of course checking in on the Dreamforce Chatter org. (Like you aren’t doing that already… all the time.) So we started this Countdown to Dreamforce by looking at the essential sessions to certify, connect, and be great Button-Click Admins. From there I moved us on to sessions that make us good admins and skill ourselves up by moving from Clicks to Code. Along the way I reinforced the need for good analytics. That brings us to the conclusion of our countdown and the two must- attend items for your calendar. #1- Hands- On: Introduction to Apex for non-developers (8/30 5:00- 6:00) & (9/1 1:15- 2:15) Ready to intensify? If you’ve been a Salesforce administrator for a while and are looking

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Now it’s time to shake off that turkey-coma and do some final preparation for Dreamforce. I want to thank Brandy Colmer (@forcedotmom) for pointing out this session to me, as it really embodies the Button-Click credo. We are all really good at being Button-Click Admins so why not take our skills to the next level? #1- Moving from Clicks to Code (12/7 12:45- 1:45) Ready to intensify? If you’ve been a Salesforce administrator for a while and are looking to expand your knowledge, this is just the session for you. We’ll introduce advanced concepts such as Force.com pages (Visualforce), Force.com code (Apex), platform fundamentals, and other relevant topics to help you better understand how you can go from admin to hero in 0 to 60. Woo-hoo! Why you should attend- Dreamforce is all about making the most of your time and getting new

Last week I highlighted a session on Chatter, this week its all about taking our button-click skills to the next level. My background isn’t in writing code so I take every chance I get to try to understand Apex and Visualforce. The hands-on sessions at Dreamforce fill up fast, in fact last year I didn’t even get into one. So register and add this one to your calendar right now. #3- Hands-On: Introduction to Force.com Code (Apex) for Non-Developers (12/7 3:45- 4:45) Are you new to the world of object-oriented programming? Do you want to have the power of Force.com code (Apex) working for you, but are intimidated about how to get started learning it? We’ll show you some of the basics to help get you galloping out of the gate and on your way. See you there! Why you should attend- Hands on sessions are a great break from