Towards Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
A compilation of observations and tips to achieve this credential
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5 min readMay 12, 2023
I decided to obtain the Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional recognition within 2023. It was a New Year Resolution goal that resonated well with my career path. Surprisingly, few related study materials, blog posts, or forum discussions were available. I passed the exam on the first try, though, going blindly. This story is a compilation of memories and bits of advice on how to get ready and perform optimally during the exam.
How was it different from Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate examination experience?
This is the common question I’ve heard recently, and it makes sense because the first logical step before passing the Professional examination is to complete an Associate’s one.
The Databricks Data Engineer Associate certification is more accessible due to various reasons:
- The difficulty and deepness of the questions.
- It has fewer questions (however, also equally, the duration is shorter).
- The available free practice test precisely represents the difficulty of the exam so that an adequate self-estimation…
