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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Suspended Exam? Don't worry! Our support team can help!

Taking exams is so stressful already, and if your exam gets suspended it is extra stressful. Don't worry! Our support team is awesome and will help you get back on track. The most important step is to file a ticket in our Help Center. Be sure to inc...

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Ketaki
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HI Team, My exam was schedule on 14th July 2025, but i didn't got any e-mail confirmation for exam scheduled, as well when i try to check on portal it was showing previously but later it's not showing as well. If i try to schedule exam again, its sho...

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Trouble Launching your Certification Exam? Read this now!

Hey there, test-takers! We know that launching your certification exam can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you encounter technical issues. But don't worry, Kryterion is available to help you!If you experience technical difficulties during set-...

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Our new Databricks Certification FAQ is live!

Looking to get Databricks Certified, but have lots of questions? Our new FAQ can help! The FAQ is broken down into sections for easy access to help you get what you need quickly. Whether you need to know about the online testing requirements or what ...

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Cert-Team
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Hi, please create an account here: https://www.webassessor.com/databricksOnce you create an account, you will be able to register for an exam.for faster response to inquiries, please file a ticket with our support team @Cert-TeamOPS FYI

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Minimize the chances of your exam getting suspended - Tip #3

Being mindful of your behavior while taking an online proctored exam is another thing you can do to avoid an exam suspension. Here are some behavior tips to make your testing experience smoother: Take your exam in a private, quiet room with the door ...

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Minimize the chances of your exam getting suspended - Tip #2

Preparing your testing room is one of the things you can do to avoid an exam suspension. If the proctoring system detects repetitive eye movements, talking, or motion away from the camera, it could flag the need for a room pan. Don’t stress! If you p...

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Minimize the risk of your exam getting suspended - Tip #1

The number one cause of exam suspensions is loss of video feed. This is often because your computer is not set up right for taking an online proctored exam. Before launching an exam, make sure the computer you are using meets the technical requiremen...

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Cert-Bricks
by Databricks Employee
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Why is exam security important?

Databricks Certification asks our exam takers to prep and act a certain way before and during remote-proctored exams. In many ways, it can seem strange what we ask of people. For example, we ask them to remove phones from their desks, to not read que...

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adhi_databricks
by Contributor
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Seeking Guidance for Spark Certification

Hi Databricks Community! I'm currently preparing for the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark exam, and I’ve noticed there’s been a recent update to the exam pattern as of June 2025. I’m reaching out to gather insights, resources...

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @adhi_databricks! To build a solid foundation, these Databricks Academy courses are definitely worth diving into: Instructor-led: Apache Sparkâ„¢ Programming with DatabricksSelf-paced:• Introduction to Apache Spark™• Developing Applications with ...

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ravichandra
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! I missed the exam due to a misunderstanding about the scheduled time

While scheduling the exam, I selected 1 as the time, and it was scheduled for 1 AM on 27th April. However, I mistakenly thought it was scheduled for 1 PM on 27th April, due to which I missed the exam. I kindly request your help in rescheduling the ex...

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Dinesh_kumar
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I faced the same issue today.While scheduling my Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional exam, I selected 1:30 as the exam time, assuming it was 1:30 PM IST on 18th July 2025. However, the exam was actually scheduled for 1:30 AM IST, which I ...

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vtripuraneni
by New Contributor
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Official practice exams for -- Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark - Python

Hi, Could you please point me Official practice exams for " Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark - Python" provided by databricks?Your help is greatly appreciated.Thanks,Vijay

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @vtripuraneni, The best way to prepare for a Databricks certification exam is to review the comprehensive exam guide. It also contains sample questions. The exam guide can be found in the "Getting Ready for the Exam" section of the exam webpage...

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Ragasvis
by New Contributor
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Lab Access: Cannot find notebooks from Generative AI pathway

I just purchased the labs subscription.  But I cannot see a place where I can access the notebooks from the Generative AI course (all 4 modules) or even other tracks like Machine learning certification modules.  I did try searching for the Generative...

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Ragasvis! Please try searching for the course name directly in the search bar shown in your screenshot, next to the filter option.Once you locate the course, enrol in it, and then within the course syllabus, you'll find a section labelled "SP ...

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NBD
by New Contributor
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My Exam got suspended please help

Hi Team,I am writing to seek urgent clarification and assistance regarding the suspension of my certification exam. I am unable to understand the reason behind this action, especially considering the steps I took to ensure full compliance with the ex...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @NBD,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
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Suspended Exam? Don't worry! Our support team can help!

Taking exams is so stressful already, and if your exam gets suspended it is extra stressful. Don't worry! Our support team is awesome and will help you get back on track. The most important step is to file a ticket in our Help Center. Be sure to inc...

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Ketaki
New Contributor
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HI Team, My exam was schedule on 14th July 2025, but i didn't got any e-mail confirmation for exam scheduled, as well when i try to check on portal it was showing previously but later it's not showing as well. If i try to schedule exam again, its sho...

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sarvesht29
by New Contributor
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Any Ongoing or Upcoming Offers on Databricks Certification?

I’m planning to take a Databricks certification exam and wanted to check if there are any ongoing offers or discounts available currently.

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @sarvesht29! There are currently no ongoing events offering Certification vouchers. The recent Virtual Learning Festival, which offered a 50% discount voucher for Certifications, has concluded. These events are held quarterly in January, April,...

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dhaval77
by New Contributor
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Databricks data engineer professional Certification exam is suspended

Dear @Cert-Team , My Databricks data engineer professional Certification exam is suspended first support guys told me to wait ,i showed all my room seating area everything at the end they said it got suspended, i raised the ticket in portal.I have re...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @dhaval77,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Bhargav14
by New Contributor
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Data engineer associate exam was suspended, need help

Hi @Cert-Team I would require your help on the below support ticket.Request ID: #00699279I faced some interruptions and challenges while attempting my certification. My exam got suspended just because I leaned closer to the laptop screen to clearly r...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Bhargav14,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Akash_kumar
by New Contributor
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Databricks certified data engineer associate - certification discount voucher

Hi Team,I want to do databricks data engineer associate certification so can i get any discount voucher. Thanks.

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Akash_kumar! There are currently no ongoing events offering Certification vouchers. The recent Virtual Learning Festival, which offered a 50% discount voucher for Certifications, has concluded. These events are held quarterly in January, April...

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Pritisingh-689
by New Contributor
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Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam suspended . Need help

I appeared for the Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam today. However, during the exam, I was paused three times and asked to show my room and surroundings. I complied with all the instructions provided by the proctor each time, ensu...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Pritisingh-689,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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tanviradia55
by New Contributor
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Request for Retake of Databricks GenAI Certification Exam Due to Unfair Suspension

Hi Team,I am reaching out to you, to bring to your attention to a series of issues I faced during my Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate exam, which ultimately led to an unfair suspension and disruption of my exam experience.While a...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @tanviradia55,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Support team will respond shortly. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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MaheshKumbhar
by New Contributor
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Exam got suspended

Hi Team, My Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam got suspended on July 7th and it is in progress state. I was there continuously in front of the camera, was facing some n/w fluctuations and checked n/w on phone and suddenly the alert app...

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BS_THE_ANALYST
Contributor III
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Hi @MaheshKumbhar. That sounds really frustrating.For what it's worth, I've looked through the terms and conditions:https://www.databricks.com/learn/certification/terms-and-conditions I think checking your phone during an exam probably isn't the grea...

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NamrataHindujaS
by New Contributor II
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Namrata Hinduja Geneva, Swiss (Switzerland) - Why Exam Security Matters in Databricks Certification

Hi Everyone,I'm Namrata Hinduja, Swiss (Switzerland) and I feel Exam security is crucial to maintain the integrity and value of Databricks Certification. While some exam requirements—like removing phones, not reading aloud, or staying on-screen—may f...

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BS_THE_ANALYST
Contributor III
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Hi @NamrataHindujaS. This is undoubtedly a great point. This standard is held by Databrickshttps://www.databricks.com/learn/certification/faq All the best,BS

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RohitKulkarni
by Contributor II
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Data Bricks Certificate on Architect

Hello Team,I am currently exploring certification options related to Databricks, specifically targeted at professionals in an Architect role.Could you please let me know if there is an official certification program available for Databricks Architect...

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szymon_dybczak
Esteemed Contributor III
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Hi @RohitKulkarni ,There are some really good learning plans at Databricks Academy (it's free):https://customer-academy.databricks.com/  

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