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TDID Exam Topics and Domains
TDID is organized into 10 weighted domains. Expect to work with Build system, Conditional execution, Context management, Context Manager, and more.
Getting Started with Data Integration
Define Talend Data Integration
- Understand Talend Data Integration architecture
- Navigate the Talend Studio interface
- Create and manage simple Jobs
Working with Files
File Components and Operations
- Configure file component properties
- Create and manage schemas
- Handle different file formats
Data Transformation with tMap
- Master tMap component usage
- Apply pre-defined Java functions
- Create complex transformations
Joining and Filtering Data
Data Joining Operations
- Configure different join types
- Optimize join performance
- Handle multiple data sources
Data Filtering
- Create complex filter conditions
- Apply filter patterns
- Optimize data flow
Context Variables
Context Management
- Define context variable use cases
- Use context variables in Jobs
- Run Jobs in multiple contexts
Error Handling
Job Error Management
- Implement comprehensive error handling
- Create logging strategies
- Use conditional execution
Working with Databases
Database Connectivity
- Define database metadata
- Customize SQL queries
- Use context variables in database components
Orchestrating Jobs
Job Orchestration
- Create master Jobs
- Use parameter passing
- Understand Joblets
- Apply parallelization options
Deploying Jobs
Job Deployment
- Build and run standalone Jobs
- Configure remote hosts
- Handle context variables in deployment
Project Management
Project Organization
- Understand local/remote connections
- Use revision control (Git)
- Manage reference projects
Debugging
Job Debugging
- Debug Jobs using Trace Debug
- Analyze performance statistics
- Troubleshoot common issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing TDID earns the Talend Data Integration Certified Developer certification. It sits in the Data Integration track.
- TBDCD - Talend Big Data Certified Developer using Talend Studio
- TCCA - Talend Cloud Certified Administrator
- QSDA - Qlik Sense Data Architect Complementary analytics skills
- QSBA - Qlik Sense Business AnalystBusiness intelligence focus
- TBDCD - Talend Big Data Certified Developer Advanced big data processing skills
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for TDID.
What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-15
- Talend Studio 8.0 New features likely in next exam update • Release date: 2023-10-01
- Qlik Talend Cloud 2024.1 Cloud deployment topics gaining importance • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Data Fabric Components Unified Platform Integration with Qlik analytics becoming relevant • Release date: 2023-06-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Data Integration Developers and ETL Developers.
- At least 6 months of experience using Talend products
- General knowledge of data integration architecture
- Experience with Talend Studio installation, configuration, and deployment
- Knowledge of advanced features such as parallelization
- Basic SQL knowledge