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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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bhupesh952
New Contributor II
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My exam was suspended during the system check, before I was able to join the test. While verifying my camera and microphone, the exam was auto-suspended without any warning or explanation.The check-in process took approximately 10 minutes, and shortl...

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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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LahariVelpula18
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Subject: Not Received Discount Coupon After Completing Learning Path

Dear Databricks Community Team,I hope you are doing well. I wanted to inform you that I have successfully completed all the required learning path modules between October 8th and October 31st as part of the Databricks certification discount program.I...

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Advika
Community Manager
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Hello @LahariVelpula18! Please refer to the Virtual Learning Festival – October 2025 Update for details regarding voucher distribution. It includes the latest information and next steps.

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saurav_sinha16
by New Contributor II
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Completed Self-Paced Training – Haven’t Received 50% Certification Voucher in Oct end 2025

Hi Team,I completed a self-paced training course during the Databricks Virtual Learning Festival (October 2025) via the Databricks Academy. I understand that a 50% certification voucher is provided upon completion, but I haven’t received it yet. #Dat...

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saurav_sinha16
New Contributor II
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its end of a week in Nov still not received as this was mentioned that in the early Nov i will get the voucher 

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Akshay_Petkar
by Valued Contributor
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Resolved! Advanced Data Engineering Event and Free Certification Voucher

Hi everyone,In the past couple of years, Databricks has organized an Advanced Data Engineering event where attendees received a 100% free certification voucher under their organization account after attending the session.I wanted to check if this eve...

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bianca_unifeye
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I’m only aware of the Databricks Learning Festival, which typically offers a 50% discount voucher for certification, rather than a full-voucher.I couldn’t find any official confirmation of a 100% free voucher for an “Advanced Data Engineering” event ...

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ds33
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Databricks Partner Voucher

I have received a free certification voucher as I am from a partner firm. My question is whether this voucher applies to a single exam or can be multiple certification exams, as well. Thank you for your time.

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @ds33 ,  You can use the voucher one time for a single certification exam only.  Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Anonymous1309
by New Contributor
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Resolved! My exam was suspeneded by kryterion

My exam was suspeneded even without seeing the questions , and my device met with all the compliance polices , the video and audio was recorded , but also the exam was suspeneded.I have also sent the mail to databricks regarding this , so help me eit...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Anonymous1309 ,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. Please note that we cannot provide support or handle exam suspensions via com...

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VaradG
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Missed the certification exam schedule - reschedule required

Hi @helpdesk @cert-ops @szymon_dybczak I missed my scheduled Databricks Certified Data Engineer exam because my bus was delayed by over 10 hours. The exam was scheduled around midday, but I only reached my destination in the evening and couldn’t star...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @VaradG,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-ops

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shubham007
by New Contributor III
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Delivery Specialisation - UC Upgrade Badge not received

 I have completed Delivery Specialisation - UC Upgrade course with assessment completion. But, unfortunately I have not yet received badge and certificate. Please check and help. I need it urgently

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shubham007
New Contributor III
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Hi team @cert-ops , please look into this on priority. Please help. I still not received badge. Please check.

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Exam_suspension
by New Contributor
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Exam got suspended suddenly

My Databricks certification exam was suddenly suspended during my recent attempt. I want to clarify that I did not engage in any malpractice or behavior that would violate the exam rules. I was taking the exam in the correct environment, as specified...

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New0002_002
New Contributor II
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My Databricks certification exam was suddenly suspended during my recent attempt. I was taking the exam in the correct environment, as specified in the exam guidelines, and ensured a quiet, private space without any unauthorized materials. I had show...

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peter86james
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Request to Reschedule Exam Due to Family Emergency

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to request the rescheduling of my upcoming exam to a date next week, as I am currently facing a family emergency and will be unable to attend the scheduled session at the test center. I have alrea...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @peter86james,Thank you for filing a ticket with our support team. The support team will respond shortly — please allow 24–48 hours for a resolution. Please note that we cannot provide support via community.Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Sravya1
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! No assistance to a ticket raised, yet case is closed

@cert-ops @Cert-Team My certification exam was interrupted in the middle and I was asked to show my room and desk. I co-operated with them and showed everything. There was nothing suspicious. Then after some time, my exam was suspended. I was constan...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Sravya1,Our team has rescheduled your exam and responded to your ticket. Kindly check your email for the details.  Thanks & Regards,@cert-ops

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Keerthivasan
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Certification Exam Suspended

Hi Team,My certification exam was interrupted in the middle and I was asked to show my room and desk. I co-operated with them and showed everything. There was nothing suspicious. Then after some time, my exam was suspended. I was constantly looking i...

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Sravya1
New Contributor II
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Did they reply to your ticket or have you raised any mail? 

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Sravya1
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Exam got suspened, need urgent help

Hi @Cert-TeamOPS @Cert-Team I was giving my exam, and I faced interruptions twice. The exam got paused once, and later resumed again; Then, my exam got paused again and was asked to show the room. I have shown the entire room clearly, and was asked t...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Sravya1,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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xvvvvx
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Certification voucher and learning labs

Hi All,I have just finished the "AI/BI for Data Analysts" at the Learning Festival, but I cannot find the 50% off voucher. Could you please advise where to find it?Second thing - the course consists of videos and slides only, however I can see the pr...

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Advika
Community Manager
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Hello @xvvvvx! To receive the rewards offered in the Learning Festival, please make sure you complete one of the mentioned learning pathways. Based on your course selection, it seems you’ve chosen Learning Pathway 3: Data Analysts, which includes two...

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