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Virtual Learning Festival: 10 October - 31 October 2025

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Published on โ€Ž08-07-2025 03:19 AM by Databricks Employee | Updated on โ€Ž08-20-2025 06:41 AM

๐Ÿš€ Learn, Level Up, and Get Rewarded! ๐Ÿš€
 ๐Ÿ“… Save the dates: October 10 โ€“ October 31, 2025!

๐ŸŽ‰ We're celebrating learning, growth, and career advancement with an exciting opportunity to level up in data engineering, data analysis, machine learning, and generative AI. Whether you're just starting out or sharpening your expertise, this is your chance to invest in yourself alongside thousands of professionals.

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Users who complete at least one self-paced learning pathway within Customer Academy between October 10 and October 31 will receive the following incentives:
 โœจ 50% off any Databricks Certification
 โœจ 20% off an annual Databricks Academy Labs subscription

For full details, check out the FAQ page

๐Ÿ’ฌ Note: Rewards will be emailed to the address linked to your Databricks Academy account in early November after the event has concluded.

Explore the learning pathways and get started below:

COURSES REQUIRED

CUSTOMER ACADEMY ENROLLMENT LINKS

LEARNING PATHWAY 1: ASSOCIATE DATA ENGINEERING

Please complete the following 4 modules from the Data Engineer Learning Plan:
  1. Data Ingestion with Lakeflow Connect
  2. Deploy Workloads with Lakeflow Jobs
  3. Build Data Pipelines with Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines
  4. Data Management and Governance with Unity Catalog

LEARNING PATHWAY 2: PROFESSIONAL DATA ENGINEERING

Please complete the following 4 modules from the Data Engineer Learning Plan:
  1. Databricks Streaming and Lakeflow Declarative Pipelines
  2. Databricks Data Privacy
  3. Databricks Performance Optimisation
  4. Automated Deployment with Databricks Asset Bundles

LEARNING PATHWAY 3: DATA ANALYSTS

Please complete the following 2 modules from the Data Analyst Learning Plan:
  1. AI/BI for Data Analysts
  2. SQL Analytics on Databricks

LEARNING PATHWAY 4: ASSOCIATE ML PRACTITIONERS

Please complete the following 4 modules from the Machine Learning Practitioner Learning Plan:
  1. Data Preparation for Machine Learning
  2. Machine Learning Model Development
  3. Machine Learning Model Deployment
  4. Machine Learning Operations

LEARNING PATHWAY 5: PROFESSIONAL ML PRACTITIONERS

Please complete the following 2 modules from the Machine Learning Practitioner Learning Plan:
  1. Advanced Machine Learning Operations
  2. Machine Learning at Scale

LEARNING PATHWAY 6:  GENERATIVE AI ENGINEERING

Please complete the following 4 modules from the Generative AI Engineering  Learning Plan:
  1. Generative AI Solution Development
  2. Generative AI Application Development
  3. Generative AI Application Evaluation and Governance 
  4. Generative AI Application Deployment and Monitoring

LEARNING PATHWAY 7:  APACHE SPARK DEVELOPER

Please complete the following 4 modules from the Apache Sparkโ„ข Developer Learning Plan:
  1. Introduction to Apache Sparkโ„ข
  2. Developing Applications with Apache Sparkโ„ข
  3. Stream Processing and Analytics with Apache Sparkโ„ข
  4. Monitoring and Optimizing Apache Sparkโ„ข Workloads on Databricks

LEARNING PATHWAY 8:  DATA WAREHOUSING PRACTITIONER

Please complete the following 2 modules from the Data Warehousing Practitioner Learning Plan:
  1. Data Warehousing with Databricks
  2. SQL Programming and Procedural Logic in Databricks

Happy learning! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿง‘โ€

#Databricks #MachineLearning #DataEngineering #AI #GenerativeAI #DataAnalysis #Upskill #Certification #TechCareers #LearningFestival #DataScience #AICommunity #DatabricksAcademy #DataSkills #AITraining #LearntoEarn

 



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Starts:
Fri, Oct 10, 2025 12:00 AM PDT
Ends:
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 12:00 AM PDT
746 Comments
bghosh_D
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson ,

I have completed the : LEARNING PATHWAY 7:  APACHE SPARK DEVELOPER. 

Hope to receive the Exam voucher ASAP and schedule my certification exam. Excited !!!

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ckongala
New Contributor II
Tuesday

Subject: Completion of Learning Pathway 6: Generative AI Engineering

Hi @Jim_Anderson 

Iโ€™m pleased to share that Iโ€™ve successfully completed Learning Pathway 6: Generative AI Engineering.

Details: Email: chinnikrishna2023@gmail.com

Could you kindly let me know when I can expect to receive the voucher?

Thank you, and have a great day!

~CK

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sriabhi89
Visitor II
In response to ckongala
Tuesday

@Jim_Anderson I have completed all modules. 

Details: sri.89.abhi@gmail.com

Could you kindly let me know when I can expect to receive the voucher?

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saigajjela
Visitor II
In response to sriabhi89
Wednesday

Note: Rewards will be emailed to the address linked to your Databricks Academy account in early November after the event has concluded.

OPEN EYES AND READ INSTRUCTIONS

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anjaligoswami
Visitor II
Tuesday

Completed learning pathways 1 & 8 ๐Ÿ‘

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jorgehugo95
New Contributor II
Tuesday

Hi, Jim!

I concluded today the LEARNING PATHWAY 7:  APACHE SPARK DEVELOPER.

My email is: jorgehugo.almeida@gmail.com

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ShirsenduManna
Visitor II
Tuesday

I have completed the courses for Data Engineering Associate path and downloaded all certificates. Waiting to get the voucher.

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rnai369
New Contributor III
Tuesday

Hi All, How to get access of Lab or notebook in LEARNING PATHWAY 1: ASSOCIATE DATA ENGINEERING course?

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GaneshBrahma
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson  , I have completed LEARNING PATHWAY1:ASSOCIATE DATA ENGINEERING . Looking forward for the voucher. 

My customer account is with the email as ganeshbrahma304@gmail.com

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aguilarmau37
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hello @Jim_Anderson 

I've successfully completed the Data Engineering Associate pathway. Looking forward for the voucher
Thank You

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bghosh_D
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson ,

Will we have the access to these learning Paths after October 31, 2025. I understand that if we complete any learning path after due date, we won't be eligible for the 50% exemption voucher. Please confirm.

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Jim_Anderson
Databricks Employee
Databricks Employee
In response to bghosh_D
Wednesday

Yes

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AndresMG
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson nice to meet You.

I've successfully completed the LEARNING PATHWAY 2: PROFESSIONAL DATA ENGINEERING. Looking forward to the voucher.

Regards.

Andrรฉs Morera.

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ABhatt007
New Contributor III
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson,

I have completed one module before this festival started, and rest three for DE Associate PATH making sure last module completes during this learning festival dates. 

Please confirm I will be getting my 50% exam voucher in November.

Regards,

AB

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Marcos_Almeida
Visitor II
Tuesday

Ansioso para realizar a prova!

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Skad4430
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson,

I have completed all the modules from Learning Pathway 4: Associate ML Practitioners. I look forward to receiving the voucher.

Thank you very much.

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akkira143
New Contributor
Tuesday

I completed Associate Data Engineering Learning Plan  and recived course complete certifacte for all 4 modules  . Looking forward to receiving the voucher!

 
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JH9
New Contributor
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson,

I've completed three modules of LEARNING PATHWAY 2: PROFESSIONAL DATA ENGINEERING.  Looking forward to the voucher ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks!

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surajitsaha1982
New Contributor II
Tuesday

Hi @Jim_Anderson 

Iโ€™m pleased to share that Iโ€™ve successfully completed all four modules of Learning Pathway 2: Professional Data Engineering. The course was truly insightful and well-structured โ€” I really appreciate the effort that went into designing such a valuable learning experience.

As per the program guidelines, I would like to request the exam voucher for completing this pathway.

My registered email address on community.databricks.com is mail2surajitsaha@gmail.com.

Thank you very much for your support and for providing such excellent learning opportunities. Iโ€™m looking forward to voucher.

Warm regards
Surajit Saha

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vaibhav25
Visitor II
Tuesday

Hello, I hope you're doing well. I recently completed the last festival, but I havenโ€™t received any email regarding my voucher. Could you please let me know where I can redeem it?
here is my email- vaibhavguptavkg@gmail.com

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