Data Engineer Associate — Renewal exam
Prepare for the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate renewal exam
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate — Renewal Exam
The Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate Renewal Exam assesses an individual’s ability to utilize the Databricks Platform to execute foundational data engineering tasks. The exam measures test takers’ knowledge of the platform and its workspace, architecture and capabilities. It also evaluates their knowledge of the tasks related to data ingestion, data loading, data transformation and modeling — such as the ability to perform extract, transform, load (ETL) tasks using PySpark, working with Lakeflow Jobs and utilizing CI/CD. Finally, the exam assesses test takers’ understanding of troubleshooting, monitoring and optimization techniques, as well as their knowledge of how to achieve governance and security within the Databricks Platform.
Assessment Details
Type: Proctored certification
Total number of scored questions: 25
Time limit: 60 minutes
Registration fee: $200
Question types: Multiple choice
Test aides: None allowed
Languages: English
Delivery method: Online only
Prerequisites: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate
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 or take a renewal exam. Please review the “Getting Ready for the Exam” section below to prepare for your renewal exam.
Getting Ready for the Exam
Review the Data Engineer Associate — Renewal Exam Guide to understand what will be on the exam
Take the related training outlined in the Exam Guide
Use the AI Prep Guide to prepare
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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