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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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WillTranNAB
New Contributor II
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Hi @cert-ops and @Cert-Team,My exam was suspended on March 21, 2026 due to a technical issue — LockDown Browser OEM showed a blank screen when I clicked "Start Exam." After waiting ~20 minutes with no response, I had to exit. When I re-entered, Webas...

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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
New Contributor II
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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
Databricks Employee
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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
Databricks Employee
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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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ava951rob
New Contributor II
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Hello,That's a great tip! Losing video feed sounds like a major headache. I'll definitely run the Kryterion System Check a few days before my online proctored exam to make sure my setup is good to go.

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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
New Contributor II
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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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LeonardoGomes
by New Contributor II
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Exam Passed on April 21st but Certification Still Missing

Hello everyone,I’m reaching out to see if a moderator or community member can help me with a certification delay.I passed the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam on April 21st. Although it’s been several business days, I haven't receive...

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LeonardoGomes
New Contributor II
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Hello again,I’m following up on my previous message regarding the email error in my Webassessor profile.I have already updated my contact information and replied to the support ticket, but I haven't received a response yet. Could you please help me c...

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LivinVincent
by New Contributor III
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Thank you for participating in the Databricks Virtual Learning Festival! As of February 2, 2026

Please to inform, I had received the voucher as of February 2nd, 2026, cycle, but it says invalid while booking for certification. please to inform I haven't used to voucher at all.Please any one can assist.Regards,Livin vincent

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Sumit_7
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@LivinVincent Most probably, it's expired. Though I see the date is May 2, now we're past that.DM me, will share a voucher to you.

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genz
by New Contributor III
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Guidance Needed – Exam Launch Process & Precautions (Kryterion)

Hi all,  Hi everyone, I’m planning to appear for an exam via Kryterion and wanted to understand the process and precautions involved. Specifically, I’m looking for insights on:1. What happens after clicking the “Launch” button?What are the steps befo...

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@genz Please find the below guides covering all your questions:- Technical Requirements: https://kryterion.my.site.com/support/s/article/Online-Testing-Requirements?language=en_US- System Check: https://www.kryterion.com/systemcheck/

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LivinVincent
by New Contributor III
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Thank you for participating in the Databricks Virtual Learning Festival! February 2026

@Jim_Anderson As per January Festival session , I had received the voucher and was about to book the exam. however it says now invalid , but for sure time is till May 2nd ,2026Also I had not used this voucher before also. kindly assist the same  

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dataplay
New Contributor II
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I have same issue. 

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BabyM
by New Contributor II
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Regarding Databricks Associate voucher @Jim Anderson

Dear Databricks Community Admin @Jim AndersonI hope you are doing well.Request regarding the 50% certification coupon for the recent learning event which I had completed the learning pathsIt was mentioned that the coupon would be shared on 9th April,...

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sanket216
New Contributor II
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Hello Jim,I also Have not got 50% off voucher for databricks certification so I am also Request regarding the 50% certification coupon for the recent learning event which I had completed the learning pathsThanks,Sanket

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sribayya
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! "Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam voucher

I am prepared and planning to write the "Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate" exam this week. Could you kindly pass on if there are any 50% discount vouchers for the exam fee? thank you

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Advika
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Hello @sribayya! Right now, there’s no active event offering discount vouchers. Databricks offers 50% certification vouchers during its Learning Festival events. The recent Virtual Learning Festival has concluded.  These events are held quarterly in ...

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Bhanu_Anandesi
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! Not received my certificate after passing Data Engineer Associate exam.

I've successfully passed Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certified exam but still have not received the certificate.Hello Bhanupriya,You have completed the assessment, Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate on 31 July 2024.Result: PASS Congr...

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VadadaVamshi
New Contributor II
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I've successfully passed Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certified exam but still have not received the certificate.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello vadada,You have completed the assess...

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yashikab
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! Accidentally submitted my exam

Hey @Cert-Team @Cert-TeamOPS Don't know where to go at this point, so writing here. I was giving my exam today and accidentally clicked on Submit instead of next. There was no confirmation, just the next screen which asked for feedback. Is there anyt...

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yashikab
New Contributor III
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So, I reached out to kryterion and they were able to help me out. Thanks for hearing me out!

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shiva109649
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Urgent: Need to Switch Exam Format from Onsite to Online Proctored Within 48 Hours

Hi @Cert-Team @Cert-TeamOPS,I need urgent help regarding my upcoming Databricks certification exam scheduled within the next 48 hours at an offline proctored testing center.I want to switch the exam format from onsite to online proctored, but the sys...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @shiva109649 , Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team, Please note that we cannot provide support via community. Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Shubham_1994
by Databricks Partner
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Resolved! Kind request to reschedule my Databricks Data Engineer Professional Exam

Hi Team @Cert-Team, Kind request to reschedule my Databricks Data Engineer Professional Exam due to demise of my close relative, I forgot to reschedule exam within 48 hours window due to above incidence. Please reschedule team Exam Reschedule Date: 2...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Shubham_1994 ,Please file a 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-ops

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arunkumarm-db
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Inquiry Regarding Discount Vouchers for Databricks Data Engineer Associate Exam

I am preparing to take the Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification and wanted to check if there are any active promotional codes, student offers, or official discounts available.Managing certification costs is a priority for me right now, so...

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@arunkumarm-db - Global Learning festival provides a chance to get 50% off Vouchers --- next one will be in July and then again in October. It takes place quarterly.Thanks.

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genz
by New Contributor III
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Platform to practice databricks associate data engineer exam

Hi all,Can anyone recommend me a free platform to practice databricks associate data engineer exam?

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@genz The very best content is available on Databricks in form of Academy courses or Documentation. Though to practice you may check this - https://dojo.dataengineer.wiki/

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Cleberz
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Request for 50% Certification Voucher Discount

Hello,I hope you are doing well.I have completed the following courses, which were advertised as eligible for a 50% discount on the certification exam voucher:AI/BI for Data AnalystsSQL Analytics on DatabricksBoth courses are marked as completed in m...

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SohamMukherjee
New Contributor II
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Hello,My Coupon expires 2nd of May. I am not fully prepared to take the exam. Is there any way the expiry can be extended by a week?Thanks

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genz
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! Passing Score for Databricks associate data engineer

hi all,Can anyone confirm that what is the passing criteria for the databricks associate data engineer certified exam as of April 2026?

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szymon_dybczak
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Hi,Databricks does not clearly publish a fixed passing % anymore (they often say scoring is scaled or subject to change).For current (2025–2026) exam I would say you should target at ~80% Databricks Certification and Badging FAQ | DatabricksIf my ans...

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jyothi_hari
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Request for Reschedule Without Penalty – Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional Exam

Dear Databricks Certification Team,I am writing regarding my scheduled exam:Assessment Name: Databricks Certified Data Engineer ProfessionalDate: 18 April 2026Time: 14:00Duration: 120 minutesI was present and ready at the scheduled time; however, I w...

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jyothi_hari
New Contributor II
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Hi team,As the voucher also got expired, is there any way to apply for voucher again before the exam?

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