PAID & SUBSCRIPTION courses - what is meant by SUBSCRIPTION?

[JamesD]

I'm currently doing Databricks training. I'm trying to understand what is meant by SUBSCRIPTION? I currently have a trail subscription. What criteria do I have to fulfill to get this course included in my subscription?

Thank you, James.

[Advika]

Hello @JamesD!

If you purchase a lab subscription, you will gain access to both the labs and the self-paced courses. The lab subscription is valid for one year.

[JamesD]

Does that mean that the two courses shown in the image below are identical (same content), but one is self-paces and one is with an instructor? 

[Advika]

Yes @JamesD, the two courses shown in the image cover the same content; one is Self-paced, and the other is Instructor-Led.

[JamesD]

I'm self-employed and am trying to determine the best way for me to acquire Databricks courses. I will be doing several courses. I prefer self-paced. Does this mean that purchasing the $200 option will give access to all the courses? I will NOT have to pay $75 for each subsequent course? Please see the attached images. Thank you, I'm trying to purchase the plan that will work for me.

[Advika]

@JamesD, for the Databricks Academy Labs ($200), you'll get access to most of the self-paced courses listed in the catalog, along with their corresponding labs.

For the Blended Learning Plan ($1500), you'll get access to 5 specified courses (as mentioned in the catalog) along with their labs, and you can choose between Instructor-Led Training (ILT) or self-paced courses.

I would recommend the $200 plan as it fits your requirements.