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Expand Up @@ -52,19 +52,19 @@ You can choose one path or do them both, it's up to you. Either way you'll level

## 3. What steps do I need to take?

**✅ Step 1.**
**✅ Step 1.**

Go to [https://www.datastax.com/dev/certifications](https://www.datastax.com/dev/certifications), read through the material, and take special note of the **Exam Rules and Process** section.
Go to [https://www.datastax.com/dev/certifications](https://www.datastax.com/dev/certifications), read through the material, and take special note of the **Exam Rules and Process** section.

**✅ Step 2.**
**✅ Step 2.**

Choose a **learning path**, either the **Developer** Certification or the **Administrator** Certification.

**✅ Step 3.**
**✅ Step 3.**

Go to [DataStax Academy](https://academy.datastax.com/) and sign up if you have not already done so. Academy is **FREE** along with all of the course content.

**✅ Step 4.**
**✅ Step 4.**

Based on the **learning path** you've chosen complete the course material within Academy. These links are provided for you in the **Learning Paths** section at [https://www.datastax.com/dev/certifications](https://www.datastax.com/dev/certifications). You can also use the following links:

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At a minimum you will need to watch **ALL** course videos and comfortably **pass practice quizzes** for each course based on your **learning path**.

In some cases virtual machines are provided that provide exercises and go into significantly more detail on the same topics covered in the videos. **While these are highly recommended they are not absolutely required to pass the exams**.
In some cases virtual machines are provided that provide exercises and go into significantly more detail on the same topics covered in the videos. **While these are highly recommended they are not absolutely required to pass the exams**.

_Note: The VMs can be pretty large both in size and resources for some laptops. You may want to consider our free Katacoda courses as an option, however, these scenarios don't cover ALL material from the Academy courses just yet._

_For Katacoda, use [https://www.datastax.com/learning-series/cassandra-fundamentals](https://www.datastax.com/learning-series/cassandra-fundamentals) for **DS201** and [https://katacoda.com/datastax/courses/cassandra-data-modeling](https://katacoda.com/datastax/courses/cassandra-data-modeling) for **DS220**. Again, these don't cover **ALL** of the material the exercise VMs do, but are a great alternative if VMs arent an option._

**✅ Step 6.**
Adiditional resources that you may find beneficial are the [Data Modeling](https://www.datastax.com/learn/data-modeling-by-example) Learning Series Topics and the [Apache Cassandra Documentation](https://cassandra.apache.org/doc/latest/).

Get your exam voucher.
**✅ Step 6.**

Complete either the **administrator** or **developer** learning paths within Academy. Then, to receive a free voucher email **[email protected]** using the same email associated with your Academy account and the subject ```Certification workshop voucher```. Be sure to let us know which learning path you've chosen.
Get your exam voucher.

Complete either the **administrator** or **developer** learning paths within Academy. Then, to receive a free voucher email **[email protected]** using the same email associated with your Academy account and the subject ```Certification workshop voucher```. Be sure to let us know which learning path you've chosen.

_Note: the free coupon code can be used **2x**: to retake an exam or if you pass, take a different exam. If you pay for an exam using $145.00, this will allow you to take one exam although you have the ability to retake your exam for an additional $145.00._

**✅ Step 7.**
**✅ Step 7.**

Take your exam.

Expand All @@ -104,16 +106,16 @@ Navigate to the **DataStax Certification** course in Academy [HERE](https://acad

You will need to register for your exam and follow the instructions to setup your environment. Be sure to **Review the Exam Rules** and **Check your computer for compatibility and install a Google Chrome Extension**. Both options will be presented to you from within the course itself.

**✅ Step 8.**
**✅ Step 8.**

Celebrate, shout from the rooftoops, and don't forget to tell everyone on your LinkedIn profile.
Celebrate, shout from the rooftoops, and don't forget to tell everyone on your LinkedIn profile.

If you successfully pass your exam you will receive an email congratulating you on your passing grade. From there log back into your Mettl account _(or just login through the **DataStax Certification** course in Academy)_ to get proof of accomplishment.

[🏠 Back to Table of Contents](#table-of-contents)

## 4. Practice questions
As part of this workshop we have provided a set of 20 practice questions that span DS201, DS220, and DS210 material. These questions use the same style and form you can expect in the actual exams and will give you an idea of what to expect.
As part of this workshop we have provided a set of 20 practice questions that span DS201, DS220, and DS210 material. These questions use the same style and form you can expect in the actual exams and will give you an idea of what to expect.

We highly suggest you run through these and test yourself. Each question will have a hidden answer. Try and answer them first before revealing the solution.

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