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DATA-ANALYST-ASSOCIATE Exam Topics and Domains
DATA-ANALYST-ASSOCIATE is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Databricks SQL, Delta Lake, Databricks SQL Dashboards, Unity Catalog, and more.
Databricks SQL
Databricks SQL Service Fundamentals
- Master SQL commands specifically designed for Databricks environments
- Perform data transformations and retrievals efficiently
- Understand Databricks SQL service capabilities
Query Optimization
- Optimize query performance
- Use caching effectively
- Analyze query execution plans
Data Management
Delta Lake Management
- Manage data ingestion, storage, and transformation within Databricks
- Understand data lifecycle management
- Implement best practices for data management
Unity Catalog
- Manage data efficiently using Unity Catalog
- Implement data governance best practices
- Control access to data assets
SQL in the Lakehouse
Advanced SQL Operations
- Integrate SQL queries with Databricks lakehouse architecture
- Perform complex data analysis using advanced SQL
- Handle data from multiple sources
Lakehouse Architecture Integration
- Work effectively within the lakehouse paradigm
- Understand data organization patterns
- Query data across different layers
Data Visualization and Dashboarding
Creating Visualizations
- Create compelling data visualizations
- Build production-grade dashboards
- Implement best practices for data storytelling
Dashboard Development
- Develop interactive dashboards
- Configure alerts and notifications
- Share insights effectively with stakeholders
BI Tool Integration
- Integrate Databricks SQL with external BI tools
- Understand connector configurations
- Leverage BI tool capabilities
Analytics Applications
Analytics Development
- Develop analytics applications to solve business problems
- Apply analytical methods using Databricks
- Create reusable analytics solutions
Business Problem Solving
- Apply analytics to real-world scenarios
- Develop solutions for common business problems
- Create value through data analysis
How do I earn this certification?
Passing DATA-ANALYST-ASSOCIATE earns the Databricks Certified Data Analyst Associate certification. It sits in the Data Analytics track.
- Databricks-Certified-Data-Engineer-Associate - Data Engineer AssociateNatural progression for data pipeline development
- Databricks-Certified-Machine-Learning-Associate - Machine Learning AssociateExpand into ML and AI capabilities
- Databricks-Certified-Apache-Spark-Developer - Apache Spark Developer Associate Deep dive into Spark programming
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-01
- Delta Lake 3.0 Enhanced features likely in exam questions • Release date: 2024-06-01
- Databricks SQL 2024.35 New visualization types and dashboard features • Release date: 2024-08-01
- Unity Catalog GA Now default governance model - critical exam topic • Release date: 2024-07-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Data Analysts and Business Analysts.
- 6+ months of hands-on experience performing data analysis tasks
- Practical SQL knowledge
- Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals Accreditation
- Experience with Databricks SQL service