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Cert-Team
by • Databricks Employee
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New free resource: an AI Prep Guide for any Databricks certification

Hi everyone, If you've ever pasted a practice question into ChatGPT or Claude while studying for a Databricks certification — this one's for you. We just published the AI Prep Guide: a free, exam-agnostic guide that shows you how to use any AI chatbo...

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T_Anwar
New Contributor II
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Thanks a lot for the AI Prep guide. I used it and it worked for me to prepare and PASS the exam.

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Cert-Team
by • Databricks Employee
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Resolved! Databricks Certification Exam Suspended? 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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SiddharthPorwal
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Hi @Cert-Team and @cert-ops I am seeking help regarding an issue I faced with my Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification exam and would appreciate any guidance or assistance from the Databricks team. I had scheduled my exam for 2nd...

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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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Ali7
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Thanks for sharing. Planning to go for a certification exam soon again.

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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
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@rswarnkar5 Just FYI - We added the test center option almost a year ago.

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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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andy449holland
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Hello,Preparing your testing room is an important step to help avoid an exam suspension. If the proctoring system detects repetitive eye movements, talking, or any motion away from the camera, it may flag the need for a room pan. There’s no need to s...

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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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ThiamLee
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Thanks for the helpful tip! Running the system check beforehand is definitely a good way to avoid technical issues during the exam.

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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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peter64
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Databricks Certification asks exam takers to prepare and behave in specific ways before and during remote-proctored exams. Some of these requirements may seem unusual for example, removing phones from your desk, not reading questions aloud, or avoidi...

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Migueldfr
by • New Contributor
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Resolved! When Will I get the badge certification?

Hello all,I passed an exam for AWS Databricks Platform Architect AccreditationI would like to know when I can get the certification and badgeThanks

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Migueldfr , It can take up to 48 hours for badges/ certificates to be issued. Also please check your spam just in case it went there. If you do not receive your badge in 48 hours, please file a ticket with our support team. Please also provide...

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Deepak-lv
by • Databricks Partner
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Resolved! Can I reschedule a missed Databricks exam?

Hi everyone,I missed my Databricks certification exam because of a personal emergency and a time zone confusion. The attempt was consumed.Does anyone know if it’s possible to reschedule or get a one-time voucher in situations like this? Any advice wo...

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cert-ops
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Hello @Deepak-lv ,Sorry to hear you missed your exam window. Please file a ticket with our support team so they can review the case and determine next steps.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Karthikeyandev
by • New Contributor III
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Databricks Certification - Suspended

I am in a crucial situation, I need to submit an exam result immediately to allocate into a project and survive in a company. At this time without doing any malfunctionalities I am suspended from the exam. Kindly understand my situation, reply back a...

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arunkumarthammi
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I was writing my certification exam and exam was suspended and no reason told . And this is my 3rd exam in Databricks itself. please help to reschedule my exam for this weekend  my details are below arunkumarthammichetti@gmail.comExam name : certific...

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AbhishekNakka
by • New Contributor II
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Resolved! Databricks professional data engineer

Hi, i wanted to know i anyone has given databricks professional data engineering exam recently after oct 2025. I wanted to know if the syllabus has been updated or not ?

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szymon_dybczak
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Hi @AbhishekNakka ,Yes, the syllabus has been updated. The current exam objectives you can find at below link:Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional September 2025 - Exam Guide.docxDatabricks Certified Data Engineer Professional | Databricks

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r_ramsen
by • Databricks Partner
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Databricks exam got suspended , Need urgent help

Hello Team , I faced few challenges while attempting my certification exam , the exam got paused two times when approximately 11 minutes were left for my exam to get over. I got a pop-up message which contained the message "There's eye movement". The...

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MdMohi
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Same thing happened to me today, within 2minty exam has been started they have suspended/cancelled and not even giving the reason.Investigator asked me to show the room and after that put this message and cancelled it.My exam was scheduled today at 3...

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sai_sakhamuri
by • Databricks Partner
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Resolved! Databricks Certification: Booking Slot While Taking Partner Academy Course?

Hi team,I'm currently diving into the Partnered Academy learning plan (e.g., Data Engineer Associate, ML Practitioner, etc.) and I'm looking to schedule my certification exam.I'm wondering about the official policy: Is it mandatory to complete the en...

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Hubert-Dudek
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From my experience everything is independent from each other  

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sjujjuru
by • New Contributor III
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Resolved! REGARD COPOUN CODE

After completing all the relevant courses for the certification, I haven’t received the coupon code yet.

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sjujjuru
New Contributor III
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Thank you for confirming and taking the time to clarify this. I really appreciate your help and guidance!

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guidotognini
by • New Contributor II
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Resolved! Missed the certification exam schedule - Reschedule is required

Hi Team, @data_help @helpdesk I have missed the certification exam schedule. I thought it is 8h15PM instead of 8h15AM. Is there a possibility this can be reschedule to today anytime or tomorrow?Thanks in advance for your comments.Regards,Guido Tognin...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @guidotognini,Sorry to hear you missed your exam window. Please file a ticket with our support team so they can review the case and determine next steps.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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pgopi
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Resolved! Need help in how to switch the from PDF slides to videos

Hi Everyone,I’m currently preparing for the Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification. I’m able to view the PDF slides, but I’m not able to access the videos. Could someone please suggest how to switch from the PDF slides to the video lessons?...

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Advika
Community Manager
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Hello @pgopi! Databricks Academy is transitioning its self‑paced content from video lessons to PDF slides. If you’d like a more interactive experience with video lectures and live Q&A, I recommend the instructor‑led “Data Engineering with Databricks”...

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Akhil_O
by • Databricks Partner
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Resolved! Exam Time Mismatch – Unable to Attend Scheduled Certification

Re: #00757843 I had scheduled my Databricks [Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate] certification exam for 12 October 2025 at 4:00 PM IST. However, when I checked today, the system showed my exam time as 4:00H IST. Because of this discrepancy, ...

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cert-ops
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Hello @Akhil_O,Sorry to hear you missed your exam window. Thank you for filling the ticket with our support team so they can review the case and determine next steps. Please note that we cannot provide support via community.Thanks & Regards, @cert-op...

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Manishkumar_79
by • New Contributor
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Resolved! Certification

Dear Databricks Team and Community,I am currently preparing for the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam and kindly request assistance in obtaining a certification voucher.Your support would be invaluable to help me advance my expertise ...

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szymon_dybczak
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Hi @Manishkumar_79 ,I have good news for you. Virtual Learning Festival just started - ️ Users who complete at least one self-paced learning pathway within Customer Academy between October 10 and October 31 will receive the following incentives: - 50...

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Akshay_Petkar
by • Valued Contributor
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Resolved! Process and Cost for Renewing Databricks Certification

What is the process for renewing a Databricks certification? How long is the certification valid, and do we need to retake the exam for renewal? Additionally, is there a cost associated with renewal, or is it free?

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Murtaza-007-007
Databricks Partner
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That is strange, there should not be any cost associated with the renewal.

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sai_sakhamuri
by • Databricks Partner
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Resolved! Databricks data engineer associate exam

Hello everyone,I'm reaching out to the community for assistance regarding Databricks certification and the ongoing Databricks Learning Festival. I am looking to enroll in the Data Engineer Associate Certification program, and I understand that comple...

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Advika
Community Manager
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Hello @sai_sakhamuri! According to the Learning Festival post, the Learning Festival incentives are for users who complete at least one self-paced learning pathway within Customer Academy between October 10 and October 31. This incentive is intended ...

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hunter01
by • New Contributor II
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Request for Exam Rescheduling – Exam Suspended Due to Technical Error (Request #00756378)

Hello @Cert-Team @cert-ops  @Cert-TeamOPS  @Advika @Jim_Anderson,I hope you are doing well.During my attempt to take the Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification Exam, it was unexpectedly suspended due to a technical error. I was unable to pr...

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hunter01
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Hello @cert-ops,I kindly request your support regarding an urgent issue — my exam was suspended due to a technical error, and I’m currently unable to proceed or reschedule. I’ve submitted a support ticket (Request #00756378) but haven’t received an u...

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Sumit_7
by • Esteemed Contributor
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Resolved! Data Analyst Beta Acceptance Test

Do we get a certificate for Beta Tests? Recently I have given Data Analyst Beta Test, but no communication on score or certification. Would someone clarify once?

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saurabh183
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It seems results are out. I have received with the subject line: Result Notification: Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate Certification Exam Beta Test

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