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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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ogbenisho
Databricks Partner
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Thank you. We currently have engineers preparing for recertification, and new joiners working toward their initial certifications. This can benefit them.

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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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cuong_denotvip
Databricks Partner
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Hi Support Team and Community,I am writing this post to request a status update on my ticket, as I am currently unable to track its progress via the Help Center.Here are the details of my request:Ticket ID: #00966239Submission Time: 23:27, Wednesday,...

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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
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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maikel
by Contributor III
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Resolved! Data Engineer Professional Exam -May 2026 Update

Hello Community!I would like to ask quick question. I know that Data Engineer Associate exam questions have been updated at the beginning of May. Is this update also applicable for Professional exam?Thanks a lot!

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jason533
New Contributor III
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As of now, the major update announced at the beginning of May was specifically for the Associate-level Data Engineer exam. There has not been an official announcement indicating that the Professional-level exam received the same update at the same ti...

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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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shakir_sa
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Hi @cert-ops @Cert-TeamOPS @Cert-Team ,I am seeking assistance regarding reschedulng exam support ticket - 00924454. I had scheduled my Databricks Gen AI Engineer Associate exam for 24 May at 10:45 AM, but I mistakenly assumed the exam was scheduled ...

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srj_2003
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Resolved! Databricks Associate exam got suspended Need Urgent Help

Hi team , I booked a slot for today, 24 may 2026 9.00 PM , for Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam and while taking exam , it was suddenly moved to proctoring and asked me to show my room and I did that , it again asked me to show the p...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @srj_2003 ,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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rtimber82
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! New to the community

Hello everyone. I’m new to the Databricks family but last week received my Associate certificate in Databricks fundamentals. Any advice on how to get better at Databricks?

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sameer_yasser
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Databricks academy is the best way to get started. Understanding the spark fundamentals will be great addition to your skillset. 

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Rajender
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Resolved! unable to postpone certification exam beyond 25th May 2026

I have used discount coupon to register for exam but now I have other commitments to pursue but some how process is not allowing me to postpone beyond 25th may 2026. Can anyone suggest on this

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sameer_yasser
Contributor
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I would email the training-support@databricks.com. They are very responsive and answered my questions all the time and helped me with the refund too

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lyly28
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Upcoming webinars with certification voucher in May/June 2026?

Hi everyone, I'm preparing to retake the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark exam. Are there any upcoming webinars or events in May or June 2026 that include a certification voucher (50% or free)? Would love to know before regis...

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szymon_dybczak
Esteemed Contributor III
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Hi @lyly28 ,You're lucky. There's an upcoming learning festival in June - you can get 50% discount voucher..Advanced Learning Festival: 15 June - 06 July 2026 - Databricks Community - 156932If my answer was helpful, please consider marking it as acce...

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Rajashekar_N
by New Contributor II
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Certification not recieved after 48 hpours

Dear Databricks Support Team,I recently completed the Databricks Data Engineering Professional certification exam and have not yet received my certification. Please check the attachment. Could you please check on the status and let me know when I can...

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MoJaMa
Databricks Employee
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Have you checked here as well? https://credentials.databricks.com/issuer/45847/credentials

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Ragini_T
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Looking for exam voucher help or financial aid for Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional

Hi Databricks Community,My name is Ragini, a fresher AI/ML developer from Vadodara, India.I worked as an intern at an AI company where I used Databricks daily — building AI agents, data transformation pipelines, and working with PySpark and LangChain...

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balajij8
Esteemed Contributor
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You can check for the upcoming Learning Festivals for discount vouchers in June-August or October-November. You can check the upcoming learning events here

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viren1231
by New Contributor II
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No Response to Request for Age Threshold Exception

Hello,I had submitted a request for an exception to the 18-year age threshold for Databricks certifications on these 2 pages:https://help.databricks.com/s/contact-ushttps://www.databricks.com/company/contactHowever, it’s now been around 10 days since...

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Sumit_7
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@viren1231 Amazing to see such young aware folks. It was new to know that age limit restrictions are on the exam.I would suggest you to take on the free resources and accreditations.Building is more important than certis ~ your work will speak louder...

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VIshaganGugan07
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Resolved! Request for Rescheduling Databricks Certification Exam

Dear @Cert-Team I hope you are doing well.I am writing regarding my Databricks certification exam that was scheduled for May 3rd. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the exam, and it has now expired.I sincerely apologize for missing the appointment...

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@VIshaganGugan07 Please raise a support ticket at https://help.databricks.com/s/contact-usHope it gets resolved.

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genz
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! What happens if WiFi drops during the Databricks Certification exam?

 Hi Databricks Community,I am preparing for the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam and had a concern I couldn't find a clear answer to.What happens if my internet/WiFi connection drops in the middle of the exam? Specifically:- Does the...

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@genz --~ Timer only counts for continued exam~ Answers are saved, no loss~ Not if happens once, when frequent they may ask questions~ Yes, the LockDown browser check for connection~ Get a chance to restart again, check with your invigilator

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rishubjha
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Resolved! Did not Receive Dtabricks Profeesonal Data Engineer Certificate

Hello Team,I had my exam on May 15th for the Dtabricks Certified Professional Data Engineer Certificate and passed it, but I have yet to receive the certificate.

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@rishubjha Takes 48 hours as mentioned in the email. Posting in community won't help.If not received before the given time, then raise a support ticket.

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medapriya26
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! How to get certification voucher

Hi Team,Could you please help me how to get Certification voucher . Thanks in advance   

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Sumit_7
Esteemed Contributor
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@medapriya26 - Learning festivals provide a chance to get vouchers. Next one will be help in July and then Oct. Once every quarter, until stay tuned.

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Saketh30
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Transfer Certification - Previous Work Email to New Work Email

Hi Databricks Team,I've been trying to transfer my certifications from my previous employer email Id to my current employer email Id. I've opened a ticket with the partner databricks certification team and haven't heard back from them for a while. He...

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pradeep_singh
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What i did . Added my company email id to accredible site and made that as my primary email id . if that doesn't resolve the issue send email to certificates@accredible.com and support@accredible.com . it should  solve the problem

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