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Databricks · AI & Machine Learning · Associate

Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate exam guide

Exam Machine Learning Associate

The Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate validates the ability to use Databricks for core ML tasks: data exploration, feature engineering, model development, MLflow tracking and deployment. It demonstrates practical ML engineering on a lakehouse platform.

Questions48 scored (may include unscored items)
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$200 USD
Valid for2 years
DeliveryOnline proctored or test center

Format: Multiple choice. Fee note: Registration fee.

Who it's for

Data scientists and ML engineers using Databricks for model development.

What the exam covers

Databricks Machine Learning38%
Model Development31%
ML Workflows19%
Model Deployment12%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None

Recommended: At least 6 months of hands-on experience with the ML tasks in the exam guide.

Keeping it active

Valid 2 years. Recertify by passing the current version of the exam.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • MLflow experiment tracking
  • Feature engineering
  • Model training and tuning
  • AutoML
  • Model registry
  • Model serving

Job roles

Machine Learning EngineerData ScientistMLOps EngineerAI EngineerApplied Scientist

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Databricks Academy ML path.
  2. Week 2: MLflow and feature engineering.
  3. Week 3: Model development and tuning.
  4. Week 4: Deployment and practice.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know MLflow APIs.
  • Understand Databricks ML runtime.
  • Expect pandas API on Spark questions.
  • Know Unity Catalog model registry.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much?

$200.

How many questions?

48 scored in 90 minutes.

Validity?

2 years.

Prerequisites?

None.

What next?

ML Professional or GenAI Engineer Associate.

Official page: www.databricks.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.