Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) - Getting Started with Databricks

NamrataHindujaS — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:09:38 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) and I come from an ETL background and am looking to get started with Databricks. I'd appreciate your guidance on a clear learning roadmap, as well as any industry-recognized certifications that are most valuable for career growth.

Thank you in advance for your help!
Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss)

Re: Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) - Getting Started with Databricks

Vinay_M_R — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:28:02 GMT

Hello @NamrataHindujaS ,

To transition effectively into using Databricks from an ETL background, you can follow a structured learning roadmap and pursue relevant certifications.

1.) Start with the Lakehouse Fundamentals course to grasp the architecture and core components of Databricks.

2.) Follow with the Databricks Fundamentals course to understand the basic functionalities.

3.) Enroll in Data Engineering with Databricks. This course will build your expertise in creating, managing, and optimizing ETL pipelines using Databricks.

4.) Learn to perform data analysis using Databricks SQL. Focus on writing queries, producing visualizations, and dashboard configurations.

5.) After mastering the basics, explore more complex subjects like Machine Learning Engineering with Databricks and Generative AI Engineering.

6.) Use Databricks Community Edition for free, hands-on experience with clusters, notebooks, and small projects

7.) Regularly check Databricks latest resources and updates on their training catalog. The platform frequently introduces new tools and functionalities that can enhance your expertise.

Industry recognized databricks certifications:

Lakehouse Platform Fundamentals
Data Engineer Associate
Data Engineer Professional
Associate Developer for Apache Spark
Machine Learning Associate & Professional
Databricks Generative AI Engineer

Ref: https://www.databricks.com/learn/training/home

I hope this information helps!

Re: Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss) - Getting Started with Databricks

NamrataHindujaS — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:33:41 GMT

Thanks to Vinay_M_R for your valuable reply — it’s a great help. I’ll definitely follow the instructions.

Regards
Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Switzerland (Swiss)

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