cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 
Certifications
Join dynamic discussions on Databricks certifications within the Community. Exchange insights, tips, and experiences to help prepare for certification exams and validate your expertise in data engineering, analytics, and machine learning.
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Forum Posts

Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
  • 80492 Views
  • 208 replies
  • 17 kudos

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...

  • 80492 Views
  • 208 replies
  • 17 kudos
Latest Reply
deepanshu001
New Contributor II
  • 17 kudos

Hello @Cert-Team @cert-ops @Advika,I was facing technical issues during my Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification Exam, so I reached out to the support team for help. The support team kindly rescheduled my exam, and I was able to start it a...

  • 17 kudos
207 More Replies
Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
  • 2658 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 1 kudos

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-...

  • 2658 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 1 kudos
Latest Reply
WiliamRosa
Contributor
  • 1 kudos

Tks for sharing!

  • 1 kudos
2 More Replies
Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
  • 10746 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 6 kudos

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 ...

  • 10746 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 6 kudos
Latest Reply
Cert-Team
Databricks Employee
  • 6 kudos

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

  • 6 kudos
2 More Replies
Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
  • 10259 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 3 kudos

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 ...

  • 10259 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 3 kudos
Latest Reply
Cert-Team
Databricks Employee
  • 3 kudos

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

  • 3 kudos
1 More Replies
Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
  • 13582 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 1 kudos

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...

  • 13582 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 1 kudos
Cert-Team
by Databricks Employee
  • 17589 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 2 kudos

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...

  • 17589 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 2 kudos
Latest Reply
ava951rob
Visitor
  • 2 kudos

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.

  • 2 kudos
Cert-Bricks
by Databricks Employee
  • 10681 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 4 kudos

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...

  • 10681 Views
  • 0 replies
  • 4 kudos
KikeFranssen
by New Contributor II
  • 647 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! Missed the certification exam schedule - reschedule required

Hi Team, @data_help @helpdesk I have missed the certification exam schedule. I thought it is 3:15PM instead of ##AM. Is there a possibility this can be reschedule to today anytime? I already send an email as well, since this issue is quite time sensi...

  • 647 Views
  • 3 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
KikeFranssen
New Contributor II
  • 0 kudos

Hi,I do have the problem that I don't know when this ticket will be handled (might be within 72 hours) and I really want to take the exam today. The new version of the exam will be available from tomorrow on, and I studied for the current version. So...

  • 0 kudos
2 More Replies
chezzone
by New Contributor II
  • 472 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Preparing for the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam questions

Hey everyone, I'm studying for this certification – it's my first one, and I'm a bit lost on how to study for it. How should I approach studying for this certification?Do you have any materials/strategies you can recommend? If possible, please share ...

  • 472 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @chezzone, The best way to prepare for a Databricks certification exam is to review the comprehensive exam guide. It also contains sample questions. The exam guide can be found in the "Getting Ready for the Exam" section of the exam webpage: ht...

  • 0 kudos
rahulnbiju007
by New Contributor
  • 518 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! Request for Rescheduling Suspended Exam – Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

 Dear Team,I am writing to inform you that my Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam, scheduled on 23 July 2025 at 17:30 (Asia/Calcutta time zone) under the username rahulnbiju007@gmail.com, was unexpectedly suspended during the session.Th...

  • 518 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @rahulnbiju007,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 comm...

  • 0 kudos
himanshugaurav
by New Contributor
  • 489 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Databricks exam got suspended. Need help.

Hi Team,I was taking the online exam for Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate today at 3 PM PDT. Even before the exam could start, my session got suspended, so I was not able to continue.Have raised the following ticket:#00705431 Please help ...

  • 489 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @himanshugaurav,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

  • 0 kudos
abhimore2207
by New Contributor
  • 1118 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! Data Engineer Associate Certification in 2025

Hi Community,I’m planning to take the Data Engineer Associate Certification in 2025 to advance my skills and career. Are there any ongoing promotions or opportunities to get a 50% discount voucher for the exam? It would be incredibly helpful if you c...

  • 1118 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
Advika
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @abhimore2207! There are currently no ongoing events offering Certification vouchers. The recent Virtual Learning Festival, which offered a 50% discount voucher for Certifications, has concluded. These events are held quarterly in January, Apri...

  • 0 kudos
ap2025
by New Contributor
  • 469 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Certificate not yet delivered after 72 hours and more

HelloI have  completed the assessment, Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate on 19 July 2025. But I have still not received certificate. When can I receive it? Thanks 

  • 469 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @ap2025, 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 the...

  • 0 kudos
PrayasGupta13
by New Contributor II
  • 590 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Exam got suspended even before starting it

Hi TeamI had a scheduled exam today but when i started the exam it showed me suspended. I have already raised a support ticket #00704721 and unique id ref:!00D610JGc4.!500Vp0UpCsS:ref but still issue has not been resolved yet. Could you please provid...

  • 590 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @PrayasGupta13,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

  • 0 kudos
Dhevesh_bc
by New Contributor II
  • 2144 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! Exam suspended

Hi Support Team,I had my Databricks Associate Certification Exam on 23rd July,7:00 AM.The exam got suspended due to some technical issues, I had my phone in the table, but it was away only, the support team during the exam was also confirmed that, bu...

  • 2144 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
Dhevesh_bc
New Contributor II
  • 0 kudos

@Cert-Team  please

  • 0 kudos
1 More Replies
Padmasri
by New Contributor
  • 466 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 kudos

Before starting my Databricks Associate Data Engineer, Exam got suspended

Hi Team,When I attempted the exam I didn't get the launch option to write the exam. Immediately I raised a ticket immediately and reference number is #00646884.I want the team to reschedule my exam since I didn't attempt the exam. My exam is at 11 AM...

  • 466 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
PrayasGupta13
New Contributor II
  • 0 kudos

Hi @Padmasri Did your issue got resolved? I received the same issue today.Regards,Prayas

  • 0 kudos
1 More Replies
shilpimishra
by New Contributor III
  • 1197 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 5 kudos

Resolved! Clarification on Courses for Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification

I'm currently preparing for **Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate certification** andhave been reviewing the available courses on the Databricks Academy platform. However, I'm a bit unsure about the course mapping.The certification outline l...

  • 1197 Views
  • 6 replies
  • 5 kudos
Latest Reply
elvaric5
New Contributor II
  • 5 kudos

Yes, the course names have changed, but they still match the certification topics. "LakeFlow" is just the new branding for those features. You’re on the right track with the Data Engineering Plan on Databricks Academy. Good luck with your prep!

  • 5 kudos
5 More Replies
Meen
by New Contributor II
  • 802 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 1 kudos

Resolved! Missed the certification exam due to timing [AM/PM] misunderstanding

Hi @admin   @cert-ops ,  @Cert-Team I had my exam on 19th July 2025[today] for 3:30 IST, but it seems it was 3:30 AM instead of PM. Because of the misunderstanding, I missed the exam today. I have already raised the ticket #0070277Is there any other ...

  • 802 Views
  • 2 replies
  • 1 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 1 kudos

Hello @Meen,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

  • 1 kudos
1 More Replies
ravichandra
by New Contributor II
  • 2421 Views
  • 10 replies
  • 3 kudos

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...

  • 2421 Views
  • 10 replies
  • 3 kudos
Latest Reply
Dinesh_kumar
New Contributor II
  • 3 kudos

I faced the same issue today.While scheduling my Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional exam, I selected 1:30 as the exam time, assuming it was 1:30 PM IST on 18th July 2025. However, the exam was actually scheduled for 1:30 AM IST, which I ...

  • 3 kudos
9 More Replies
vtripuraneni
by New Contributor
  • 648 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! Official practice exams for -- Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark - Python

Hi, Could you please point me Official practice exams for " Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark - Python" provided by databricks?Your help is greatly appreciated.Thanks,Vijay

  • 648 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @vtripuraneni, The best way to prepare for a Databricks certification exam is to review the comprehensive exam guide. It also contains sample questions. The exam guide can be found in the "Getting Ready for the Exam" section of the exam webpage...

  • 0 kudos
Ragasvis
by New Contributor
  • 657 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Lab Access: Cannot find notebooks from Generative AI pathway

I just purchased the labs subscription.  But I cannot see a place where I can access the notebooks from the Generative AI course (all 4 modules) or even other tracks like Machine learning certification modules.  I did try searching for the Generative...

Ragasvis_0-1752774539198.png
  • 657 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
Advika
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @Ragasvis! Please try searching for the course name directly in the search bar shown in your screenshot, next to the filter option.Once you locate the course, enrol in it, and then within the course syllabus, you'll find a section labelled "SP ...

  • 0 kudos
NBD
by New Contributor
  • 735 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos

Resolved! My Exam got suspended please help

Hi Team,I am writing to seek urgent clarification and assistance regarding the suspension of my certification exam. I am unable to understand the reason behind this action, especially considering the steps I took to ensure full compliance with the ex...

  • 735 Views
  • 1 replies
  • 0 kudos
Latest Reply
cert-ops
Databricks Employee
  • 0 kudos

Hello @NBD,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

  • 0 kudos

Join Us as a Local Community Builder!

Passionate about hosting events and connecting people? Help us grow a vibrant local community—sign up today to get started!

Sign Up Now
Labels