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Get Started with Your Data Streaming Engineering Certification Journey!

These instructions will help you prepare for the Data Streaming Engineering Certification Exam! This exam is designed to validate your expertise in data streaming technologies and practices. Passing this exam will not only demonstrate your skills but also open up exciting opportunities.

Why Get Certified?

Earning the Data Streaming Engineering Certification can significantly enhance your professional profile and career prospects. Here's what makes this certification special:

  • Free of charge: Yes, you read that right! The exam is completely free, making it accessible to everyone eager to prove their skills.
  • Stand out from the crowd: In today's competitive job market, certifications help you distinguish yourself. This certification proves your specialized knowledge and dedication to data engineering.
  • Digital badge: Upon passing, you'll receive a digital badge that you can display on your LinkedIn profile, resume, and other platforms, showcasing your achievement.
  • Exclusive access: Join a private LinkedIn group exclusively for certified Data Streaming Engineers. Network, share insights, and collaborate with other professionals in the field.

What to Expect During the Exam?

The Exam consists of 30 multiple choice and true-false questions. You are provided with 60 minutes to answer the 30 test questions. The test is in English, not proctored, and you can take it online at your convenience. You pass the test if you answer at least 24 of the questions correctly (80%).

The results, including pass/fail information, your test score, and detailed break-down information will be displayed after submitting the test. You'll also receive an email notification with all this information.

You also have the ability to flag questions that you want to return to later.

We expect your commitment to academic integrity, and therefore we ask that you do not consult with colleagues or outside sources while attempting the exam.

Current London 2025 conference attendees, who successfully pass the Data Streaming Engineer Exam will receive exclusive merchandise and access to the Certification Relax Lounge.

Suggested Exam Preparation

To ensure you're well-prepared for the exam, study the following content on Confluent Developer:

  1. Apache Kafka® 101
  2. Apache Flink® 101
  3. Kafka® Connect 101
  4. Schema Registry 101
  5. Kafka® Streams 101

Tutorials:

  1. Kafka Basics
  2. Kafka Quickstart
  3. Flink Quickstart

Sample Test Questions

Practice with Sample Questions: Practice questions will help you familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types. We recommend that you review a sample exam to get an idea for what the exam will feel like.

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