Databricks is the leader for Apache Spark technology, they support the open source version of Apache Spark framework.
Based on the open source Apache Spark, Databricks created enterprise version of Spark Framework. And this newly created framework also work on the Cloud platform like AWS, Azure, Google cloud etc.
Since last few years Databricks platform became very popular because they are capable of deploying Spark in the production env. Enterprise or companies who all are using Databricks platform in production or planning to have in production. They are looking for Databricks certified professionals. Databricks has following two popular certification as of today. They might come more in future for different solutions like Machine Learning, Graph and Structure Streaming etc. Lets go through below two links for the currently available certifications.
- CRT020 : Databricks Certified Associate Developer Apache Spark 2.4 with Scala 2.11 : Assessment Certification (Newly launched & Active)
- CRT020 : Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 2.4 with Python 3.0 - Assessment Certification (Newly launched & Active)
Both the above certification exam has the same pattern. Only difference is the, which programming language you prefer to give the exam.
Exam format : In each certification exam there are two sections as below
- Multiple choice questions and answers (which include single and multiple correct answers, fill in the blanks questions and answers etc.)
- Assessment Exam : You need to write complete solution for given problem statements. Also link would be provided for downloading or accessing the data.
However, it is not clearly mentioned that how many questions they would be asking in each sections. However, HadoopExam.com experience shows that there would be around 40 multiple choice questions and 5-10 assessment exercises would be given where difficulty level would increases Question by Question, Same is provided in HadoopExam online Spark Certification Simulator. It is clearly mentioned that the exam would be 3 hrs long and include both the above section. Hence, please note that
- In multiple choice 40-50 questions and answers would be covered. In that they would be asking various concepts, internal architecture, API and SQL functions based questions.
- Around 5-10 assessment questions would be asked, in this you would be given problem statement for each questions and you need to write or implement the solutions either using PySpark or Spark Scala. Based on the version of exam you selected.
- You need to write problem solution in online version of Databricks Enterprise platform.
- How the Scoring would be done? : Databricks have not mentioned, whether you need to pass separately each exam section or aggregate score from both the section would be considered. What HadoopExam.com experience again says here that you need to score 75% marks in each section at least so that your overall aggregated score remain 75% as well and you can clear the exam. Whether Databricks consider individual section or aggregated marks.
Timeline for CRT020 Spark Certification preparation: Preparations and timeline depend on the how good you are in Spark technology as well as your strength in Scala and Python programming language. As per HadoopExam.com experience following timeline you can consider for preparing this certifications, if you spend 2-3 hrs 5 days a week (we are giving you two days off in a week, it could be any two days).
- 6 month : If you are completely new to Spark.
- 3-4 month : If you know one of the programming language like Java, Scala, or Python etc.
- 1-2 month : If you already know Spark technology.
Above timeline is not perfect these are derived based on HadoopExam.com previous experience with other certifications.
How to prepare for CRT020 Spark Certification: to prepare for the Spark certification you need to have right material, and also you need to properly planned and properly drafted material, which can save your lot of time. Otherwise, you would be going for material here and there and lose lot of time and it may take much longer to complete the exam even without having full confidence in the real exam. Also, remember if things are not properly planned and drafted or organized, It does not matter how good you are in Spark.
To make your life simple and easy for the Spark CRT020 certification preparation HadoopExam.com have created cool material. You should consider the following material for preparing Spark Certification
- CRT020 : Databricks Certified Associate Developer Apache Spark 2.4 with Scala 2.11 : Assessment Certification (Newly launched & Active) : Include 200+ multiple choice questions and more than 30 assessments.
- CRT020 : Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 2.4 with Python 3.0 - Assessment Certification (Newly launched & Active) : Include 200+ multiple choice questions and more than 30 assessments.
- Apache Spark Professional Training with Hands On Lab Sessions (Active)
- Spark 2.X SQL (Using Scala) Professional Training with Hands On Sessions
- PySpark 2.X (Using Python) Professional Training with Hands On Sessions
- Scala Professional Training with HandsOn Session
- Python Professional Training with HandsOn Session
All the required questions comes with the full explanation of the questions and answer. To justify the correctness of the questions and answers.
- It covers the entire syllabus for both Python and Scala version of certification exam. You can attempt there questions and answers as many time as you want.
- All multiple choice question and answer, you can access from any device where browsers are supported like Desktop, Macbook/IOS, iPhone, mobile, tablet etc.
- There is no separate installations are required.
- Most of our learners are happy that because while travelling or during free time they can access the certification preparation material as well as interview questions audio cum video book.
- You can check some sample questions and answers as below
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Check Sample Assessment Paper (Scala)
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Check Sample Assessment Paper (Python)
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Check Multiple Choice Sample Paper (Python)
More detail on assessment exam : HadoopExam.com give capability to you for accessing problem statement and assessment solutions which can be accessed from mobile and tablet and that you can understand the same in detail. Once you understand the problem statement, then in the next tab, you would be given instructions to access or download the data which you need to use for solving the problem statement.
Videos: Possibly for selected assessment would have videos as well as, in the HadoopExam.com would explain the entire problem statements and its solution. However, it is not guaranteed that each assessment would be having the videos.
Assessment Solution : We are providing step by step solution for the given problem in multiple steps. Each step would be written with the detailed comments as well. So that you can easily understand what is being done in the solution. Check the below video for more detail.
Training : HadoopExam.com has very popular training for Apache Spark, Spark SQL, Structured Streaming in Python and Scala. As well as interview Questions Audio cum video books. These all are On-Demand training access which you can access anytime anywhere using mobile, desktop, MacBook, iPhone etc. Check all below.
Interview Preparation: By going through certification exam and training, your ultimate target is to join the companies which are using these new platform or if you are already working in the organization then you are looking for vertical growth or increase on pay package and salary. Hence, HadoopExam.com prepared almost 185+ Interview Questions and answers which you can access in these two formats EBook and Video cum Audio Book format. These material if you want to read you can read, you want to watch you can watch and if you want to listen then you can listen as well anytime-anywhere. If internet access is available to you. Check more detail as below