Credential type: certification examination · verified on the issuer's site September 18, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Designing data processing systems22%
2 Ingesting and processing the data25%
3 Storing the data20%
4 Preparing and using data for analysis15%
5 Maintaining and automating data workloads18%
Exam Details
Question TypesMultiple Choice, Multiple Select
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsOne valid, government-issued photo ID with full name, photo, and signature. Name must match registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Recertify by passing the same or higher-level exam before expiry. Associate certs valid 3 years; Professional certs valid 2 years.
Retake Policy14-day waiting period after first failed attempt. 60-day waiting period after second failed attempt. 1-year waiting period after third failed attempt within 12 months.