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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to take the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate exam, and I\u2019m 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n\n\n

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    1. Learn the fundamentals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Everything you need to know is listed here in the exam guide<\/a>. 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Practice, practice, practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you have access to a Sandbox environment, tap into it!  This is the fun part of learning \u2013 playing with the tool (they call it \u2018sandbox\u2019 for a reason!) I also highly recommend taking some practice exams – Udemy<\/a> has some excellent ones \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Find your tribe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    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! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Good luck and be sure to share your badge<\/a> when you successfully pass the exam. Happy studying, and Happy New Year! May 2025 bring you health, happiness, and all the best data! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sarah.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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