How much does the Databricks Data Engineer Associate exam cost?

$200 USD, plus any applicable local tax. The same $200 fee applies to a retake — there is no discount for a second attempt unless you have a voucher.

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Databricks Data Engineer Associate Exam: Cost, Format & How to Register

The Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate exam costs $200 USD (plus local tax) and is a 45-question, 90-minute, online proctored multiple-choice test. You register through the Databricks certification platform and take it from home. Here's everything you need to book and sit it.

Last updated July 2026 · reflects the May 2026 exam version.

Exam format at a glance

Cost	$200 USD + local tax
Questions	45 multiple-choice
Time limit	90 minutes
Delivery	Online, proctored (from home or office)
Passing score	Not officially published; ~70% widely cited
Prerequisites	None required
Validity	2 years
Language	English

Databricks updates the exam periodically — always confirm current figures in the official exam guide before you pay.

How to register, step by step

Registration and delivery both happen through Databricks' certification platform (powered by an online-proctoring provider). The whole booking takes about ten minutes.

Create a Databricks certification account. Go to the Databricks training and certification site and sign up (or sign in) with your email.
Find the Data Engineer Associate exam. Search the certification catalog and select the current version of the exam.
Schedule your slot. Pick a date and time. Online-proctored exams are usually available around the clock, so you can often sit within a day or two.
Pay the $200 fee. Enter payment; local tax may be added depending on your country. Watch for occasional Databricks voucher or free-retake promotions tied to events.
Run the system check. Test your webcam, microphone, and internet against the proctoring software before exam day so there are no surprises.
Take the exam. Log in a few minutes early, complete the proctor check-in, and start. You'll get a provisional pass/fail result at the end, with your official badge following shortly after.

What online proctoring requires

Because you're taking the exam unsupervised, the proctoring rules are strict. Plan for:

A quiet, private room with a clear desk — no notes, phones, second monitors, or people.
A working webcam and microphone, kept on for the full session.
A government-issued photo ID for check-in.
A stable internet connection — a drop can interrupt or void the session.
A room scan at the start, where the proctor asks you to show your surroundings.

FAQ

How much does the exam cost?

$200 USD, plus any applicable local tax. The same $200 fee applies to a retake — there's no discount for a second attempt unless you have a voucher.

Can I take it from home?

Yes. The exam is delivered online with remote proctoring, so you take it from home or a private office as long as you meet the environment and equipment requirements.

What happens if I fail — can I retake it?

Yes, you can retake it by rebooking and paying the fee again. Check the current retake policy on the Databricks certification site for any waiting period between attempts.

Do I need to pass another exam first?

No. The Associate exam has no prerequisites — you can register for it directly without holding any other Databricks certification.

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