Snowflake Certifications
SnowPro Advanced: Administrator
The SnowPro Advanced: Administrator Certification will test advanced knowledge and skills used to apply comprehensive data cloud administrative principles using Snowflake and its components.
SnowPro Advanced: Data Administrator Overview
The SnowPro Advanced: Administrator Certification will test advanced knowledge and skills used to apply comprehensive data cloud administrative principles using Snowflake and its components. This certification will test your ability to:
- Manage and administer Snowflake accounts
- Manage and administer Snowflake data security and governance
- Manage and maintain database objects
- Manage and maintain virtual warehouses
- Perform database monitoring and tuning
- Perform data sharing and use the Data Exchange and Snowflake Marketplace
- Administer disaster recovery, backup, and data replication
SNOWPRO ADVANCED: ADMINISTRATOR CANDIDATE
2+ years of Snowflake AI Data Cloud Administrative experience, including practical, hands-on experience using Snowflake. In addition, successful candidates should have fluency with ANSI and Snowflake extended SQL.
Exam Overview
Level: Advanced
Length: 115 minutes to complete the exam
Cost: 375 USD
Format: 65 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response
Exam Content
Response types
There are two types of questions on the exam:
- Multiple Select,
- Multiple Choice
- Interactive
Unscored Content: Exams may include unscored items to gather statistical information for future use. These items are not identified on the form and do not impact your score, and additional time is factored into account for this content.
Prerequisites: SnowPro Core Certified
Content outline
This exam guide includes test domains, weightings, and objectives. It is not a comprehensive listing of all the content that will be presented on this examination. The table below lists the main content domains and their weightings.
- Domain 1: Snowflake Security, RBAC, & User Administration (30%-35%)
- Domain 2: Account Management & Data Governance (20%-25%)
- Domain 3: Performance Monitoring & Tuning (20%-25%)
- Domain 4: Data Sharing, Data Exchange & Snowflake Marketplace (10%-15%)
- Domain 5: Disaster Recovery, Backup & Data Replication (10%-15%)
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FAQs
• SnowPro Core Certification – Foundational knowledge of Snowflake concepts, architecture, and functionalities.
• SnowPro Advanced Certifications (specialized in different domains):
– SnowPro Advanced: Architect
– SnowPro Advanced: Data Engineer
– SnowPro Advanced: Administrator
– SnowPro Advanced: Data Scientist
– SnowPro Advanced: Data Analyst
• Snowflake Expert Certification (Coming soon) – Advanced mastery of Snowflake.
Snowflake certifications are valid for two years from the date of passing the exam. After that, candidates must recertify to maintain their credentials.
The format varies by certification level but generally includes:
• Number of Questions: 60–100 questions, depending on the exam.
• Type of Questions: Multiple-choice and multiple-select.
• Time Limit: Typically 85–115 minutes, depending on the exam.
• Passing Score: Usually around 750 out of 1000, but this may vary.
• Delivery Mode: Online, proctored via Pearson VUE.
To prepare effectively, you can:
• Review the Snowflake documentation – Study Snowflake’s official docs on topics like architecture, security, data sharing, and performance tuning.
• Take official Snowflake training courses – Snowflake offers training programs tailored to each certification.
• Use hands-on labs – Practice in a live Snowflake environment.
• Attempt practice exams – Solve mock tests and sample questions to gauge your readiness.
• Join the Snowflake community – Engage in discussions and learn from certified professionals.
There are no formal prerequisites for Snowflake certifications, but it is recommended to have:
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake (for at least 6 months, depending on the certification).
• Knowledge of SQL, cloud computing, and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with Snowflake’s features like storage, compute, security, and performance optimization.
The pricing varies by certification level:
• SnowPro Core Certification – $175 USD
• SnowPro Advanced Certifications – $375 USD each
• Snowflake Expert Certification – Price to be announced
FAQs
• SnowPro Core Certification – Foundational knowledge of Snowflake concepts, architecture, and functionalities.
• SnowPro Advanced Certifications (specialized in different domains):
– SnowPro Advanced: Architect
– SnowPro Advanced: Data Engineer
– SnowPro Advanced: Administrator
– SnowPro Advanced: Data Scientist
– SnowPro Advanced: Data Analyst
• Snowflake Expert Certification (Coming soon) – Advanced mastery of Snowflake.
Snowflake certifications are valid for two years from the date of passing the exam. After that, candidates must recertify to maintain their credentials.
The format varies by certification level but generally includes:
• Number of Questions: 60–100 questions, depending on the exam.
• Type of Questions: Multiple-choice and multiple-select.
• Time Limit: Typically 85–115 minutes, depending on the exam.
• Passing Score: Usually around 750 out of 1000, but this may vary.
• Delivery Mode: Online, proctored via Pearson VUE.
To prepare effectively, you can:
• Review the Snowflake documentation – Study Snowflake’s official docs on topics like architecture, security, data sharing, and performance tuning.
• Take official Snowflake training courses – Snowflake offers training programs tailored to each certification.
• Use hands-on labs – Practice in a live Snowflake environment.
• Attempt practice exams – Solve mock tests and sample questions to gauge your readiness.
• Join the Snowflake community – Engage in discussions and learn from certified professionals.
There are no formal prerequisites for Snowflake certifications, but it is recommended to have:
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake (for at least 6 months, depending on the certification).
• Knowledge of SQL, cloud computing, and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with Snowflake’s features like storage, compute, security, and performance optimization.
The pricing varies by certification level:
• SnowPro Core Certification – $175 USD
• SnowPro Advanced Certifications – $375 USD each
• Snowflake Expert Certification – Price to be announced
