databricks certified spark associate

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5 Certifications Hook - Best Professional Certifications Pay $120K

To earn a six-figure salary in 2026, you need a certification that proves deep Spark expertise and business impact; the top five credentials - Databricks Certified Spark Associate, Databricks Certified Spark Professional, plus three complementary AI and data-engineering badges - can push earnings above $120,000. LinkedIn’s January 2024