Certification FAQs
- How do I schedule a test?
- Where can I find the voucher code I received as part of a training class?
- I received a voucher from Cloudera as part of a training class and it has expired. Can I still use it?
- Do I need to take training to take a certification test?
- Does My Certification Expire?
- What is taking a Cloudera test like?
- What happens if I fail a test?
- I passed, but I’d like to take the test again to improve my score. Can I do that?
- What do I get when I pass my tests?
- How much do tests cost?
- In what languages are the tests delivered?
How do I schedule a test?
To register and schedule a test, visit http://www.pearsonvue.com/cloudera.
Individuals may pay with major credit cards and companies and organizations may buy vouchers in any quantity directly through Pearson VUE.
In the U.S. and Canada, tests usually can be scheduled up to six weeks in advance, and as late as the same day. Scheduling policies vary at international locations.
Where can I find the voucher code I received as part of a training class?
Your voucher code is displayed along with your course materials at training.cloudera.com. If you've forgotten your username or password, you can recover it at training.cloudera.com.
I received a voucher from Cloudera as part of a training class and it has expired. Can I still use it?
No. Vouchers given out as part of a Cloudera training class are good for 90 days and cannot be extended. If you are past that date, you may still take the test at your own leisure and cost.
Do I need to take training to take a certification test?
No. Anyone can take a Cloudera Certification Test at anytime. There are no prerequisites.
Does My Certification Expire?
No. Once an individual achieves a certification, that certification does not expire. Read more on our expiration policy.
What is taking a Cloudera test like?
Tests are proctored, timed, and delivered in a secure environment through Cloudera's test delivery partner, Pearson VUE.
Candidates must acknowledge the Cloudera Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement online at the authorized testing center prior to taking any Cloudera certification test. Candidates will not be able to proceed with the test and a refund will not be provided. Signing this legal agreement is required to be officially certified.
Tests can be very challenging, going beyond simple recall and requiring candidates to engage in real-world scenarios and apply a broad range of Apache Hadoop knowledge and skill to solve a problem. Questions include multiple-choice single answer and multiple-choice multiple answers.
Tests are delivered through a secure system at the test center, with questions in sections that encompass a specific set of assessment objectives. The current test assessment objectives may be viewed on the individual certification pages, accessible here. Candidates may "mark" an item and return to it at anytime for review. The candidate also has the opportunity to review all items before submitting the test for scoring and have the option to review all items or just the items they’ve left unanswered.
Candidates may not bring any personal items into the test testing space except for personal identification. No paper, notes, or writing instruments are allowed.
Tests may contain non-scored items to collect performance data on new items. Non-scored items are not used in determining the passing score nor are reported in a subsection of the score report. All non-scored items are randomly placed in the test with sufficient time calculated and given to complete the entire test.
At the completion of the test, candidates receive a score report along with a score breakout by test section and the passing score for the given test. Tests are Pass/Fail.
What happens if I fail a test?
As with every Cloudera test, you are given a score report that informs you of your overall score and how you scored on each section of the test. From this score report, you will know which areas of the test you need to study before scheduling to take the test again.
Candidates who fail a test must wait a period of seven (7) calendar days, beginning the day after the failed attempt, before they may retest for the same test. There is no limit to the number of retakes a candidate may attempt.
I passed, but I’d like to take the test again to improve my score. Can I do that?
Retakes are not allowed after the successful completion of a test.
A test result found to be in violation of the retake policy will not be processed, which will result in no credit awarded for the test taken. Repeat violators will be banned from participation in the Cloudera Certification Program.
What do I get when I pass my tests?
You receive a printed score report at the test center. This is provisional until validated by Cloudera. You may use this to show you completed the exam but it is not proof of certification. If you pass and your score is validated by Cloudera, you receive an email within 7-10 days from certification@cloudera.com. The email includes:
- Notice that you passed and your score was validated
- A digital copy of your certificate, good for printing and displaying
- A welcome note
Within a few days of your welcome email, you will receive an email invitation through LinkedIN to join our the Cloudera Certified Professionals LinkedIn group.
How much do tests cost?
Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop (CCAH)
285 AUD
295 USD
225 Euro
185 GBP
25,500 JPY
Cloudera Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop (CCDH)
285 AUD
295 USD
225 Euro
185 GBP
25,500 JPY
Cloudera Certified Specialist in Apache HBase (CCSHB)
150 AUD
145 USD
115 Euro
92 GBP
14,000 JPY
Upgrade Exams
96 AUD
99 USD
76 EUR
62 GBP
8,800 JPY
Individuals may pay with major credit cards and companies and organizations may buy vouchers in any quantity directly through Pearson VUE.
For a complete price list by country and currency, visit: http://www.pearsonvue.com/vouchers/pricelist/cloudera.asp.
In what languages are the tests delivered?
We release all exams in English and Japanese. Language release dates are specified on the individual test pages, which can be accessed here.