Databricks Generative AI Engineer Associate Exam Prep [2026]

About this course

This course is a complete, exam-aligned guide to the Databricks Certified Generative AI Engineer Associate certification, designed for professionals who want to build, deploy, and manage Generative AI applications on Databricks with confidence.Generative AI on Databricks goes far beyond prompt writing. To succeed in real-world projects—and in the certification exam—you must understand how foundation models, embeddings, vector search, RAG pipelines, MLflow, and governance work together. This course focuses exactly on those skills.You will learn how to design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, use Databricks Vector Search for semantic retrieval, manage embeddings effectively, and integrate LLMs into scalable data and analytics workflows. Every concept is explained with a clear mental model, followed by hands-on demonstrations using Databricks-native tools.The course is structured to closely align with the official Databricks exam blueprint, helping you understand not just what to do, but why it works—an essential skill for both certification success and real-world engineering.In this course, you will:Understand Databricks’ Generative AI architecture and ecosystemBuild end-to-end RAG applications using embeddings and Vector SearchApply prompt engineering techniques for reliable and grounded outputsTrack, evaluate, and manage GenAI models using MLflowFollow best practices for governance, security, and cost awarenessPrepare confidently for the Databricks Certified GenAI Engineer Associate examWhether you are preparing for certification or looking to upskill in production-grade Generative AI on Databricks, this course provides a structured, practical, and exam-f

Course objectives

• Prepare for the Databricks Certified GenAI Engineer Associate exam
• Apply effective prompt engineering techniques
• Follow best practices for governance, security, and cost awareness