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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
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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
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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
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
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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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prusha
by New Contributor
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Can't use voucher code to register for exam

Hello, I have voucher code and when I want to register for exam (Databricks Associate for Apache Spark) my voucher code doesn't work: Exam(s) not associated with Promotion Code. What should I do? I created a ticket to support, but I haven't got any r...

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Cert-TeamOPS
Databricks Employee
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Hello @prusha , Thank you for reaching out to the Databricks Community! We recommend you to kindly visit our Webpage. for discount certification vouchers. Best of luck with your learning journey! Thanks & Regards@Cert_TeamOPS

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Slakshmanan1
by New Contributor II
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is Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark worth taking

is it worth taking Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark

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Advika_
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Slakshmanan1! Yes, the certification is definitely worth it. Earning this certification can open up valuable opportunities, especially since Apache Spark is one of the top frameworks for big data and analytics. This certification can give you ...

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jariza
by New Contributor
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Problems launching certification exam with Mac

Hi, Yesterday, October 28, I was supposed to have taken my Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam. The exam failed to launch due to problems with LockDown Browser OEM. I will have to look for a Windows computer.... Please can you reschedu...

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Cert-TeamOPS
Databricks Employee
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Hello @jariza , We are sorry to hear that your exam was suspended.. Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team. Please allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution. In the meantime, you can review the following documentation: Behavior...

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VarunInTheCloud
by New Contributor
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Request for a Free Data Engineer Associate Exam Voucher

Hi Databricks Team,I’m Varun, and I’m eager to take the Data Engineer Associate exam to advance my skills in data engineering. I've completed several courses on Databricks and actively engage with community resources.If there’s any way to receive a v...

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Cert-TeamOPS
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Hello @VarunInTheCloud , Thank you for reaching out to the Databricks Community! We recommend you to kindly visit our Webpage. for discount certification vouchers. Best of luck with your learning journey! Thanks & Regards@Cert_TeamOPS

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eduastra
by New Contributor
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worng answers in certification exam

Dear Databricks Certification Team,I hope this message finds you well. I recently took the generative ai enginerr associate exam and, after reviewing my results, I noticed several discrepancies that I believe may have affected my performance.While I ...

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Cert-Team
Databricks Employee
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@eduastra Please file a support ticket and provide as much detail as possible. The team will use the information you provide to investigate your concern. Thanks!

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guapsilva
by New Contributor
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Not received my certificate after passing Data Engineer Associate exam

Hello, I took my exam and passed it successfully, but I still haven't received my certificate. You can help, because I need to deliver the certificate to my manager.My id is Gustavo.aps06@gmail.comtks 

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ruth_stryker
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Hi guapsilva, it can take a few days for the certificate. If you haven't received one by the end of the week, I recommend that you file a ticket at https://help.databricks.com/s/contact-us?ReqType=training. (For Training Branch, you can select Custom...

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MoschMiguel
by New Contributor
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Error on test for lakehouse fundamentals 403 forbidden access

Hi, I already watch the videos recommended to take the quiz and get the Lakehouse Fundamentals badge. However, when I try to take the quiz I get the error code 403 "Forbidden Access to the page". My user is MoschMiguel and my email mosch.miguel@gmail...

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ruth_stryker
Databricks Employee
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Hi MoschMiguel, it sounds like it could be a permissions error. I recommend that you submit a Training Help ticket at https://help.databricks.com/s/contact-us?ReqType=training. 

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sachin3369
by Databricks Partner
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Exam suspended in middle

Hi @Cert-Team my exam suspended 1 month back have raised the ticket on same day 00544904.But still no update on the same can you please help me in resolving the issues and re-schedule the exam so that i can appear for the exam.Regards,Sachin Patil

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Cert-TeamOPS
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Hello @sachin3369 , Thank you for reaching out to Databricks Community support! We are sorry to hear that your exam was suspended.. Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team. Please allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution. In th...

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priti18
by Databricks Partner
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Cleared the exam , however didnt receive the certificate yet after 48 hours

Cleared the exam for databricks data engg associate   , however I didnt receive the certificate yet even now 2 days are already passed 

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Advika_
Databricks Employee
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@priti18 Please file a ticket with our support team and allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution.

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Rafael-Sousa
by Contributor II
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Join the LinkedIn Group for Certified Databricks Professionals

Hey guys,I’d like to invite you to join the Databricks Certified Network on LinkedIn, an exclusive group for Databricks-certified professionals. This is a space to share job opportunities and networking.If you’re Databricks certified, come join us an...

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nirmalworks
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good initiative 

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Rajatkumar002
by Databricks Partner
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Exam suspended

I recently attempted my Databricks Data Analyst Associate Exam, scheduled for October 30 at 12:15 PM. After completing the biometric and system check, my exam was unexpectedly suspended before any questions or proctoring began, with no reason provide...

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Cert-TeamOPS
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Hello @Rajatkumar002 , We are sorry to hear that your exam was suspended. Please file a ticket with our support team and allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution. You must also review this documentation: Behavioral considerationsRoom requi...

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thasleema
by New Contributor II
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Forbidden access when I click the take quiz for databricks fundamentals certification.

I have registered for customer academy. and I'm trying to attend the quiz.it navigate to the below path and stating that forbidden access. Could you please check and resolve the same   https://customer-academy.databricks.com/unauthorized

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gchandra
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did you try https://customer-academy.databricks.com  ? If it's an Enterprise Account, please reach out to your SA.

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Seraphina1
by New Contributor II
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Best AWS Certification for Machine Learning on Databricks?

For Databricks users interested in AWS certifications, does the AWS Certified AI/ML – Specialty (AIF-C01) provide useful skills? Also, what resources would you recommend for exam prep?

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Shelton
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Yes, the AWS Certified AI/ML – Specialty (AIF-C01) is highly valuable for Databricks users focused on advanced AI and machine learning. It enhances knowledge in AWS ML services and cloud AI tools, complementing Databricks’ ecosystem by building criti...

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Leo_dass
by Databricks Partner
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Exam got suspended

Hi on Sunday at 13:00 Indian time when I was giving my Databrick Certified Dat Engineering Associate certfication . My exam got suspended with a warning indicating there was some environmental behavioral issue. But I didnt do any thong wrong and I ha...

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gchandra
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I'm sorry to hear your exam was suspended. Please file a ticket with our support team and allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution. You should also review this documentation:Room requirementsBehavioral considerations 

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Kshirsagarsk
by New Contributor
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Exam is suspended !!! Urgent !

Hello,My Databricks - Data Engineer Professional certification got suspended.   There was no such issue at my end and the exam was interrupted few times. Kindly let me the reason behind suspension.  Also, kindly let me know when the exam will be re-s...

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gchandra
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I'm sorry to hear your exam was suspended. Please file a ticket with our support team and allow the support team 24-48 hours for a resolution. You should also review this documentation:Room requirementsBehavioral considerations 

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