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Databricks Academy Self-Paced Training: Machine Learning Engineer Path

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FreebeginnerSelf-pacedCertificate

Databricks' free role-based path takes you from getting started with ML on the platform through data preparation, model development, deployment, and MLOps with MLflow. Useful for engineers whose employers run on Databricks or who want badge-backed lakehouse MLOps skills.

Who it's for

Engineers and ML practitioners. This is a beginner-level course in MLOps & AI Engineering, running about ~12 hours.

Cost at a glance

Free (self-paced path, ~12 hours). Labs-included subscription and instructor-led classes sold separately; free path includes Get Started with ML, Data Prep, Model Development, Model Deployment, and ML Operations courses.

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