Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
Use the Databricks Lakehouse Platform to complete introductory data engineering tasks
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
The Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification exam assesses an individual’s ability to utilise the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to execute foundational data engineering tasks. The exam assesses the test takers’ knowledge on the Data Intelligence Platform, its workspace, architecture, and capabilities, the tasks related to Data Ingestion, Data Loading, Data Transformation and Modelling- such as the ability to perform Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) tasks using PySpark, working with Lakeflow Jobs, and CI/CD. Finally, the exam assesses the test takers’ understanding of troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimization techniques, as well as their knowledge of achieving Governance and Security within the Databricks Platform.
Assessment Details
Type: Proctored certification
Total number of scored questions: 45
Time limit: 90 minutes
Registration fee: $200
Question types: Multiple choice
Test aides: None allowed
Languages: English, 日本語, Português BR, 한국어
Delivery method: Online or test center
Prerequisites: None, but related training highly recommended
Recommended experience: hands-on experience performing the data engineering tasks outlined in the exam guide.
Validity period: 2 years
Recertification: Recertification is required every two years to maintain your certified status. To recertify, you must take the current version of the exam. Please review the “Getting Ready for the Exam” section below to prepare for your recertification exam.
Unscored content: Exams may include unscored items to gather statistical information for future use. These items are not identified on the form and do not impact your score. Additional time is factored into the exams to account for this content.
Getting Ready for the Exam
Review the Data Engineer Associate Exam Guide to understand what will be on the exam
Take the related training outlined in the Exam Guide
Register for the exam
Review the technical requirements for taking an online proctored exam and run a system check
Review the exam guide again to identify any gaps
Study to fill in the gaps
Take your exam!
Data manipulation code in this exam is provided in SQL when possible. In all other cases, code will be in Python.
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