Databricks Talent Around the World

When it comes to data engineering, analytics, and machine learning, Databricks has rapidly become one of the most prominent platforms in the data landscape. Many practitioners choose to validate their expertise by earning Databricks certifications and, optionally, listing their achievements in the Databricks Certified Credential Holder Directory. Meanwhile, highly active community leaders often join the ranks of the Databricks MVP program, showcasing their leadership and deep product knowledge.

I have collected some insights gathered from publicly listed profiles in the Databricks Certified Directory. Please note these statistics represent only those who have opted in to display their credentials. Many professionals do not share their certifications publicly, or may have extensive hands-on experience without official credentials. Therefore, while these numbers provide an interesting glimpse, they are naturally incomplete.

Certification Highlights

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate: 4,740 profiles
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional: 1,583 profiles
• Databricks Certified Machine Learning Associate: 501 profiles
• Databricks Certified Machine Learning Professional: 315 profiles