Databricks Certified Developer for Spark: How To Pass & Training Guide
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Are you training to become a Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0? In this video, I guide you through the certification exam and explain how to prepare yourself with bit.ly/SparkPracticeTests, a kit of practice exams with high-quality questions.
Whitepapers, mock tests and Udemy courses are just some of the resources on the long list of items useful for preparing for the Databricks Certified Developer for Apache Spark certification. Here on CZcams, I am helping you assess the difficulty of the exam and giving you a walkthrough and general overview.
I invite you to take notes and see this video as a 101 kit to figure out the requirements for taking the certification. In addition, this video should help you to evaluate whether the certification is worth it and if you should become a Databricks Certified Developer for professional jobs.
Recently updated in 2020 and 2021, the Databricks Spark Exam is a popular exam to take for data professionals to improve their career and hiring prospects. For roles that involve Apache Spark, job interviews often include Spark interview questions. The certification is one way to prepare for interviews, as it tests your knowledge about the Spark architecture and the DataFrame API in depth.
UPDATE for 2022: Since Databricks has revamped their Databricks Academy offering in November 2021, certificates are only valid for 2 years.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:35 What is the Databricks Spark Certification?
1:03 Advantages of Databricks' Spark Certification
2:03 General Exam Overview
2:52 Exam Topics
3:28 Exam Question Types
4:46 What to Know: Architecture Questions
6:02 What to Know: DataFrame API Questions
7:06 How to Prepare for the Exam
7:21 1. Learn the Concepts
8:05 2. Use the DataFrame API
8:52 3. Do Practice Exams
9:42 Exam Countdown: Last-Minute Preparations
11:20 Announcement: High-Quality Practice Exams
Disclaimer:
Neither this video nor the certification are endorsed by the Apache Software Foundation. The "Spark", "Apache Spark" and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation. This video is not sponsored by or affiliated with Databricks. This video is not sponsored by or affiliated with Udemy. - Věda a technologie
Hey Florian,
I just wanted to say thanks a ton for the Udemy tests/links you created -- they played a massive role in helping me pass the certification exam. Before I encountered your Udemy content, I was really struggling to identify my weak spots and develop a wise study plan. The links you provided were incredibly helpful and acted as a major game changer. Anyhow, I ended up passing with an 87%, which was incredibly thrilling. Truly appreciate the thoughtful content you provided!
Hello and thank you so much for your positive feedback, it means a lot to me. I am super happy to hear that you perceived the links as a game changer and that they helped you get on the right track! But, most importantly: Congratulations on passing the exam, even with such a solid score! 👏👏👏
Excellent video Florian well explained and clear! Definitely should help those looking to learn more about this certtification
Glad you think so!
Thanks for the helpful information!
Thanks a lot, you are welcome!
Hi Florian, this is the first time I purchase something on Udemy, and I love what you did. I thought I was doing good with Spark but with your practice exam I figured there was a ton of details I didn't know. I like that you explain every response, that's really valuable. Cheers
I really appreciate your feedback, Loutchiano! Thank you so much!
Came here after buying some practice exams in Udemy. Cannot recommend Florian's more, they are a level above anything else I've spent money on in Udemy so far.
Wow, Isaac, what a great comment! Thank you SO MUCH for this stellar review, it truly made my day! The practice exams are available here: bit.ly/SparkPracticeTests
Hi Florian..thanks man i scored 95% cheers
👀 Wow, what an outstandingly great result! Congratulations!!!
Well I passed this exam today with 91%
Thanks to your course
Congratulations! This is quite an impressive score! 😃 How will you use your newly certified Spark knowledge?
@@headindata Haha Thanks to your practice tests. Certification was demanded by my company but with this certification prepration I gain lot of knowledge. Now further progress ........... capstone project😁
@@joggirigoswami7343 that sounds exciting! All the best!
@@joggirigoswami7343 Hi how u prepared for exam and how many days required to complete practical test well
@@manikandans8176 I have prepared for 2months and also practiced this test till got 90+ in first two and also the practice test pdf provided by Databricks.
Only regret is I didn't prepare for how to use that docs provided in exam
I also have little experience in pyspark but it took 2 months for me
Hi Florian
How is this exam or Data Engineering on Apache Spark different from Microsoft Azure DP 203 Data Engineering on Azure ?
Thank you
Hello SwethaSri K and thanks for your question. I am not familiar with the Azure DP 203 exam.
I read up on the exam on the Microsoft website: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/dp-203
At a first glance, it seems to me that the DP 203 exam has a much broader focus than the Databricks Certified Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 exam. The Spark exam focuses specifically on Spark, while the DP 203 exam seems to focus more on how to design and implement data processing solutions on the Azure platform. This may make it similarly large in scope as Databricks' new Certified Professional Data Engineer exam.
I hope this gives you a first idea. Feel free to also see what Databricks themselves say about the scope of the exams:
- For Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0: academy.databricks.com/exam/databricks-certified-associate-developer
- For Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer: academy.databricks.com/exam/databricks-certified-professional-data-engineer
Hi Florian!
are these practice exams for the "Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark" ? just want to confim as the name is a little different
Hi! Yes, they are for this exam! Thanks for your question! 😊
Florian Rosecheck : I'm new to the spark and planning to do the certification. How I can start and complete it successfully. Basically, I'm Dataware House Engineer with 11+ years experience in ETL tool
Hi Kumaresh, it sounds like you already have solid experience in the ETL world - so your starting point is definitely a good one. I would do the following: Find a Spark training course to see where you still have a knowledge gap. Then, once you feel ready, give the practice exams a try. I recently had one student who only practiced with the exams by reading the explanations and also passed. While this might be an exception, I think there is still good value in the explanations. Hope that helps and feel free to reach out with further questions!
@@headindata thanks for your feedback. Do you suggest any courses for Spark training? It would be helpful if you suggest some
Hi florian ,currently,I have taken your practise exams on udemy ,I have a doubt regarding exam ,so does the questions in exam have only one correct answer ,or multiple correct answers from options given ?
Hello Yashoda and thanks for your question! You will always get five answer options and only one of them is correct.
Hi florian ,today I took the test ,and passed with 81 percent ,your mocktests in udemy really helped me ,and mainly the explanations to each and every option in reviewing section ,Thanks a lot😊
@@yashodareddy8831 that makes me so glad to hear! Congratulations on cracking the exam and on getting certified! 👏👏👏
Can you please share the professional data engineer certificate course
Hello Spandan! Thanks for your suggestion! Currently, I have no such course available, since Databricks' Professional Data Engineer certification just rolled out. I may make one available in the future.
Is your training cover all topics or only practical exam and is it sufficient to pass or any other prerequisite required
Hello Manikandan. The practice exams cover all topics that Databricks says occur in the exam. Many students have passed the Databricks exam using my practice exams as preparation.
Hi Florian,
I have passed the exam 1 year before by 17 days preparation Thanks lot I forgot to update here Nice materials you have and anybody can pass the exam by practicing your practice exam with good effort.
hello, do you know about this other certification?
Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer
Hello Douglas! Yes, I know the certification and I have taken it. Follow me here on CZcams for updates, I will be releasing some content soon.
@@headindata Hello how are you?
Any news about DataBricks data engineer certificate material
@@douglassoares5671 as of now, there is no news.
Hi Florian, I have seen that the certification will expire after 2 years. Isn't it?
Hi Krishna! Yes, this is now correct. Previously, Databricks did not publish an expiry date. However, since about 4 months, certifications are unfortunately only valid for 2 years. You can read more about this here: community.databricks.com/s/question/0D53f00001hLwgUCAS/do-certifications-now-have-an-expiry-date
I am struggling to find out actually how to book the exam, they send you in the databricks academy portal but I am not seeing anything past that
Hello, thank you for your question! Databricks recently revamped their Databricks Academy and some content still seems to be out of place. I think you also asked your question in my Udemy practice exam course in which there is a longer answer. The short answer is: As of today, you can register for the exam here: www.webassessor.com/wa.do?page=enterCatalog&branding=DATABRICKS&tabs=111
All the best for the exam!
@@headindata Thank you so much Florian! yes it was me that asked the question. Very un-intuitive way to reach out for the content! I will book the exam now and do it on Tuesday wish me luck and thanks in advance for the great content :)
@@LuciaCasucci you are welcome and all the best for Tuesday!
Hi Florian
I have recently enrolled for databricks data engineer certification. However, probably because it is introduced recently, I do not see any learning materials or sample questions for that. Can you please guide me for prep?
Hello Sagar and thanks for reaching out! Databrick's Data Engineer certification is brand new and, to my knowledge, there are currently no other resources around than the paid courses listed on the Databricks exam page: academy.databricks.com/exam/databricks-certified-professional-data-engineer
@@headindata thanks Florian. Yes I have even enrolled for the paid learning pathway. However, that is much more comprehensive material and not focused on preparing one for the exam. For other exams there are sample questions, dump etc available on the internet. Can you guide me for preparation? Just a bit?
@@sagaracoustics9943 from my experience the exam is relatively difficult in comparison to the Databricks Certified Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 exam. As you can also see on the exam page, Databricks wants you to know something about quite a lot of different topics. Different than in the Certified Developer exam, the Data Engineer exam requires quite an in-depth knowledge about Structured Streaming. Also, the Data Engineer exam asks you about topics that are specific to Databricks' product offering (e.g. version control integration). In the Certified Developer exam, you are asked about Spark features that are not unique to Databricks' product. I hope that helps a little. I am sure that as time progresses, there will be more content about the exam available online.
@@headindata In general overview you mention this certification does not expire. However, if I directly try to see some public badge issued to few people, it shows expiration date as 2 years from issue date. Could you please help out on this. I can't seem to find this info anywhere.
@@niru9048 it looks like since Databricks recently revamped their Databricks Academy learning hub, certificates now have a 2-year expiration date. This is news to me, too.
Can you share link of practice exams?
Hello Mayank! Sure, you can find the practice exams here: bit.ly/SparkPracticeTests
just bought your course
Thanks a lot!
Hi nice information , please suggest any training courses
Hello Swami, thank you for reaching out! I would recommend Databricks' official courses in addition to the practice exams. You can find links to the courses relevant for the exam on this website: academy.databricks.com/exam/databricks-certified-associate-developer
Thank you for your quick reply , any suggestion how this is different or better than snowflake
@@keaneswamy I am sorry to report I am not an expert on Snowflake, so giving a qualified answer here is difficult for me.
No problem
Any udemy test links available for scala spark certification
Hello param, unfortunately not at this point in time.
What's retake policy ?
Hello Partap, thank you for your question! If you do not pass the exam, you have to pay the full USD 200 again to retake the exam. However, you can do so whenever you wish. I hope this answers your question.
I passed my exam today, when will i get certificate and badge?
Congratulations! From my experience, it takes 2-7 days.
Florian, Can you please suggest online courses which are helpful for the certification. Thanks in advance.
Hello Mahi! Shamelessly, I recommend my own practice exams which you can find at bit.ly/sparkpracticeexams All the best for the course!
Can anyone please tell the Udemy course name?
Hello, the course name is (as of today) "Databricks Certified Developer for Spark 3.0 Practice Exams"
are 2 months enough for preparation for this exam?
Sajal, I do not know what your current knowledge is, so this question is hard to answer. Assuming you already know Python and have a rough idea of how cloud computation works, I believe that 2 months can be enough.
Are there any practice exams for professional certification?
Name: Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
Hello Mayank, as far as I know there are currently no practice exams for this particular exam.
Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer do you try it?
The Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer certification is Databricks' newest certification. From what I have heard it is more difficult than the Spark exam. Since this is a "professional"-grade certification, this is to be expected in my opinion.
@@headindata After buying your practices exams in Udemy, I expect some practices of the newest certification from you! It is very useful in my career path! Thks you!
When do they provide pdf ?
The PDF version of the documentation is provided during the exam. It is also available for preview here: www.webassessor.com/zz/DATABRICKS/Python_v2.html
@@headindata thanks a lot. Is there any chance to get that pdf now or like tmr, it'd be helpful.
@@headindata by the way great effort!! Useful ! Looking more from you, thanks again !
@@govindarao560 yes, you can access the PDF documentation right now via the link provided above.
Dear Florian!
Can u give me a discount code for your course, because i'm a student and i haven't too much money for buy your course now
Thanks if is it possible ..
Hello and thanks for your question! Please follow me on LinkedIn - this is where I post coupon codes 🙂
What is cost
Hello, Swati, thanks for your comment. You can find out about the current pricing at bit.ly/sparkpracticeexams. At the time of writing, the Databricks exam costs USD 200 to take.