dbt Analytics Engineering Certification Exam
The Analytics Engineering Certification Exam evaluates your ability to build, test, and maintain models for data accessibility while using dbt to apply engineering principles to analytics infrastructure.

Certification exam overview
Earning your certification is an important step in demonstrating your expertise. To set yourself up for success, it's recommended that you have SQL proficiency and at least six months of experience working with dbt Core or Cloud. This foundational knowledge will help you navigate the exam confidently.
To help you prepare, the exam guide provides a detailed breakdown of what's covered, along with sample questions and a study guide. Once you feel ready, you can register and schedule your exam at a convenient time.

What's covered in the exam?
Sample Questions
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