Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to take the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam, and I’m thrilled to share that I passed! Preparing for the exam gave me a chance to strengthen my skills in SQL and deepen my understanding of data storage, cleaning, and shaping.
If you’re looking to expand your skill set in the New Year, read on for my top three tips to help you prepare for and pass the exam.
1. Learn the fundamentals
Everything you need to know is listed here in the exam guide. Databricks recommends registering for Instructor-led training or self-paced training available through their Databricks Academy. I chose to do the self-paced modules and found it extremely helpful.
2. Practice, practice, practice
If you have access to a Sandbox environment, tap into it! This is the fun part of learning – playing with the tool (they call it ‘sandbox’ for a reason!) I also highly recommend taking some practice exams – Udemy has some excellent ones – as this will help you become familiar with the style of questions on the exam. Multiple choice questions can have some tricky wording so a little preparation in this regard can go a long way.
3. Find your tribe
Form a study group with some colleagues or find an accountability study partner to keep you on track. Meet once a week to check-in on progress, share notes, ask clarifying questions. Knowledge sharing in this capacity can lift each other up!
Good luck and be sure to share your badge when you successfully pass the exam. Happy studying, and Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you health, happiness, and all the best data!
Sarah.
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