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Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate

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Updated 8/18/2026
Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate
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Overview

The Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate certification validates a candidate's ability to analyze data efficiently using the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. It assesses practical skills in managing, querying, and analyzing data using Databricks SQL, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Dashboards, as well as the ability to utilize AI/BI Genie spaces for collaborative insights. Certified individuals can confidently work with data ingestion, transformation, visualization, and analysis tasks within Databricks, ensuring secure and optimized data operations.

Who Should Take This Course

Data Analysts and BI Professionals working in Databricks environments
SQL Analysts looking to validate their Databricks data querying and visualization skills
Data professionals managing datasets and dashboards within Unity Catalog
Individuals aiming to advance toward the Databricks Data Analyst Professional or Data Engineer track

Exam Details

Exam Code

Data Analyst Associate

Level

Associate

Duration

90 mins

Total Questions

45

Passing Score

Not specified

Fee (USD)

$200

Delivery

Online proctored / Test center

Languages

English

Negative Marking

No

Domain Distribution

Understanding of Databricks Data Intelligence Platform

11%
Identify key components of the Databricks Data Intelligence PlatformUnderstand the architecture, workspace, and data flow conceptsRecognize the role of Unity Catalog and Databricks SQL in data managementDescribe key integrations for data discovery, analysis, and visualization

Managing Data

8%
Work with certified and registered datasets using Unity CatalogManage permissions, metadata, and data lineageDiscover, tag, and certify data assets for team usage

Importing Data

5%
Import and register datasets via UI, S3 ingestion, Delta Sharing, APIs, Auto Loader, and MarketplaceUnderstand different ingestion methods and their use cases

Executing Queries using Databricks SQL & Warehouses

20%
Create and execute SQL queries efficiently within Databricks SQLManage and configure SQL WarehousesPerform joins, unions, subqueries, aggregations, and filtersUse temporary and permanent views for data explorationOptimize query execution using caching and indexing techniques

Analyzing Queries

15%
Interpret query execution plans, history, and performance metricsAudit query logs and usage reportsUse Liquid Clustering for performance tuning and data partitioningDebug and optimize slow-running queries

Creating Dashboards & Visualizations

16%
Build interactive dashboards within Databricks SQLAdd visual elements (charts, KPIs, filters, etc.) to represent insightsConfigure dashboard parameters, refresh schedules, and sharing optionsConnect dashboards to live data sources

Developing, Sharing & Maintaining AI/BI Genie Spaces

12%
Understand AI/BI Genie space concepts for collaborative analyticsCreate, maintain, and share analysis spaces securelyDevelop simple models and insights using GenieApply best practices for managing workspace assets

Data Modeling with Databricks SQL

5%
Design logical data models using Databricks SQLImplement relationships, primary keys, and joinsCreate reusable data views for consistent reporting

Securing Data

8%
Apply best practices for access control, masking, and encryptionManage user roles, table access, and auditing within Unity CatalogEnsure compliance with organizational security policies

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