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Exam overview
Exam fee: | $95 |
Exam level: | Foundational |
Number of questions: | 70 |
Requirement to pass: | 75% correct answers |
Time limit: | 70 minutes |
Number of attempts to pass: | Two |
Exam deadline: | None |
Certification Expiration: | None |
Format: | Online, multiple choice |
How does it work?
Immediately after completing the exam, you will be informed of the score and pass/fail status.
If you fail or want to improve the score, you can take the exam one more time. The best result of the two attempts will count.
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Benefits of SQL Developer Certificate:
- Get better chances at landing jobs in SQL Development
- Stand out from other candidates
- The Certificate proves you have mastered the fundamental skills of SQL Development, which builds trust with potential employers.
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- Become more attractive in the job market
Job opportunities
SQL is one of the most in-demand programming skills in todays market. This is because SQL helps you understand and analyze data of virtually any size, from small datasets to large stacks. It's a very powerful tool that enables you to perform many functions at high efficiency and speed.
Common job titles: Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Developer, Database Architect and more.
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Exam information
- Number of questions: 70
- Requirement to pass: 75% Correct answer
- Time limit: 70 minutes
- Number of attempts to pass: Two
- Exam deadline: None
- Certification Expiration: None
- Format: Online, multiple choice
