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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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nileshrivastava
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Hi Databricks Team,I have faced the issue where I went to exam centre for Databricks Data Engineer Associate exam on 22/11/2025 12:15 IST. There was a technical error where authorization code for any of the candidates present was not working hence no...

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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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WiliamRosa
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Tks for sharing!

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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
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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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Kumar3
by New Contributor
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Certificate received with wrong name...

Dear Certifications Team, I have completed the Generative AI Fundamentals on June 27, 2024. But I have received my certificate with wrong name. It is mentioned as Diwakaer Kumar. It should be R Kumar only.  So Can you please check and update the corr...

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RishabhTiwari07
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Hi @Kumar3 ,Please try the suggestions shared by @Retired_mod. Feel free to contact us if you have any other questions.  Thanks, Rishabh

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Srijita98
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No email received regarding certification badge & credentials on passing

Hi Team,I've successfully passed the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam but I have still have not received the certificate.I have already created an account and joined in the Databricks Certified Directory. But in my profile, it's show...

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Srijita98! Are you still experiencing this issue? Kindly check your spam or junk folder as well, in case the email was delivered there.

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PavanAM
by New Contributor II
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Exam Time Mismatch – Unable to Attend Scheduled Certification

I had scheduled my Databricks [Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional] certification exam for 17 August 2025 at 5:15 PM IST. However, when I checked today, the system showed my exam time as 5:15 AM IST. Because of this discrepancy, I was una...

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PavanAM
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devipriya
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! Clarification about learning path for Databricks Generative AI Engineer Associate exam

Hi everyone,I’m planning to take the Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate exam and just wanted to confirm that I’m following the correct learning path.The exam guide mentions that the “Generative AI Engineering with Databricks” self-...

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Cert-Bricks
Databricks Employee
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Recommended preparation, including current courseware, and all exam objectives are always on the Exam Guide. the current version as of today is here: https://www.databricks.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/databricks-certified-generative-ai-engineer-a...

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ndesai
by New Contributor II
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Certification Databricks Engineer Associate - Change of topic/terminology

@Cert-Team I had been preparing for Databricks Data Engineer Associate exam. With UK Holidays I was obliged to appear for exam on 29th July 2025 but there is a high degree of change in terminology, topics and questions. I accept with all responsibili...

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ndesai
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Update for everyone : No help whatsoever provided after raising the ticket. The support team is just in some hurry of closing the case. But thats fine - there is limited we could do here as a candidate and they can make a major change to the entire e...

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SourabhHanwat
by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate : Result (Pass)

I have passed the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Engineer Associate on 8 Aug 2025.Though, it has crossed 48 hrs, still did not get the certificate.  Name: Sourabh Hanwat

Certifications
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SourabhHanwat
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@Advika ,I raised the ticket, but I haven’t received a response from the support team yet.

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Shubham_1994
by New Contributor II
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My exam is suspended due to glare on my specs even after descriptively shown my room and exam table.

@Cert-TeamOPS My exam is suspended due to glare which reflection of my laptop on my specs even after descriptively shown my room and exam table. Please restart my exam. These interruptions should not be occurred, we prepared for an exam for couple of...

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Shubham_1994! 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 the Certification team cannot provide support or handle exam ...

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adhi_databricks
by Contributor
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Seeking Guidance for Spark Certification

Hi Databricks Community! I'm currently preparing for the Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark exam, and I’ve noticed there’s been a recent update to the exam pattern as of June 2025. I’m reaching out to gather insights, resources...

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BS_THE_ANALYST
Esteemed Contributor III
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@pras4322 thanks for providing an update .I've reached out on DM. Feel free to respond in here, as it'd be useful for the community. What would you recommend for study materials, given the new specifications? Did you find that the learning path mimic...

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Shubham_1994
by New Contributor II
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Exam suspended due to glare on my specs.

@Cert-TeamOPS @Cert-Team I faced multiple interruptions from proctored and challenges while attempting my certification, The exam got paused 4 times where twice I had to show my desk and my entire room.My exam is suspended due to glare on my specs ev...

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Advika
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Shubham_1994! This post duplicates another one you posted earlier. A response has already been provided there, so I recommend continuing the discussion in that thread to keep the conversation focused and organised.

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RudraMartha
by New Contributor III
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Resolved! Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate : Result (Pass)

I have passed the Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate on 27 July 2025.Though, it has crossed 48 hrs., still did not get the certificate:Name: Rudra Prasad Martha

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RudraMartha
New Contributor III
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Resolved , thank you !

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ankitshaw
by New Contributor II
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Databricks exam got suspended. Need urgent help

I am writing to request assistance in rescheduling my exam, as it was suspended before it even began. I was unable to start or attempt the exam, and I would appreciate the opportunity to take it as soon as possible.Thank you for your support and unde...

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ankitshaw
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@Cert-TeamOPS Please help me with this, I need to complete the exam ASAP. Want to know the reason as well why it was suspended even before starting the exam so will recitify it in my next attempt. Help me reschedule my exam ASAP please. Email id: ank...

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Mayank_Nema
by New Contributor
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Resolved! Need Exam Voucher

Please issue me the voucher code for Databricks Analyst certification worth $ 200. I have to schedule the exam accordingly. Thanks for your support.Name - Mayank NemaEmail - nema.mayank@tcs.com

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Advika
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Hello @Mayank_Nema! 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, April...

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Suresh_S
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Resolved! Exam Suspended - Requesting assistance to reschedule the exam

I’m reaching out to understand why my exam was suspended at the very beginning, despite following all the instructions and showing my complete environment clearly. I haven’t done anything wrong, and I was fully prepared to take the test. I kindly req...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Suresh_S,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 community...

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brendalexsandra
by New Contributor II
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LinkedIn Certification Badge Icon: Change or Bug?

Hi Databricks Community,I just earned my Apache Spark certification yesterday and was excited to share it on LinkedIn. However, I noticed that the badge icon is now a generic certification icon, not the specific Databricks one.This makes the achievem...

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gsonty
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Congratulations @brendalexsandra 

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Bhanu3211
by New Contributor II
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Databricks exam got suspended. Need urgent help

Dear DataBricks Certification Team @Cert-Team, @cert-ops , @Cert-Bricks , @Cert-TeamOPS I am writing to bring to your attention a concerning incident that occurred during my recent attempt at the DataBricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam. On ...

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cert-ops
Databricks Employee
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Hello @Bhanu3211,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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