Databricks - Data Engineer Associate (2026)
About this Certification
An overview of what this certification covers
This certification validates an individual's ability to use the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to perform foundational data engineering tasks. It assesses knowledge of the platform's workspace, architecture, and capabilities; data ingestion and loading (batch, streaming, and incremental) with Lakeflow Connect, Auto Loader, and COPY INTO into Unity Catalog-governed tables; data transformation and modeling with PySpark and SQL across the medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold); orchestration with Lakeflow Jobs; CI/CD with Databricks Git Folders and Declarative Automation Bundles; troubleshooting, monitoring, and optimization (including Liquid Clustering and predictive optimization); and governance and security with Unity Catalog (access controls, masking, row-level security, and ABAC).
Official Exam Specs
What to expect on exam day
Note: Exam specifications, pricing, and validity are subject to change. Always verify the most up-to-date information on the official provider's page before scheduling your exam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Databricks - Data Engineer Associate exam?
The Databricks - Data Engineer Associate (2026) exam contains 45 questions and lasts 90 minutes. Always confirm the latest exam blueprint on the official page before scheduling.
What is the passing score for Databricks - Data Engineer Associate?
The passing score is 70%.
How long is the Databricks - Data Engineer Associate exam?
You get 90 minutes to complete the exam. The MyCertStack exam simulator uses the same time budget so you can build pacing under realistic pressure.
How much does the Databricks - Data Engineer Associate exam cost?
The official exam fee is $200 USD at the time of writing. Pricing can vary by region and is set by Databricks - always confirm on the official page.
How long is the Databricks - Data Engineer Associate certification valid?
The certification is valid for 2 years from the date you pass. After that, you'll need to recertify to keep your credential current.
Are these official Databricks - Data Engineer Associate exam questions?
No. MyCertStack provides original practice questions, sample exam questions, and a realistic exam simulator written by our team to mirror the style and difficulty of the real exam. They are not dumps and are not the actual questions used by Databricks.
How should I prepare for the Databricks - Data Engineer Associate exam?
Work through the structured study material chapter by chapter, then drill the practice zone for each topic until you consistently score above the passing threshold. Finish with at least two full exam simulations under timed conditions before sitting the real exam.
