DataStax Academy

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Cassandra 3 reached end-of-life with the release of Cassandra 5 on September 5, 2024. We are updating our training courses and certification programs to reflect the latest features and best practices in Cassandra 5.

AC201: Apache Cassandra™ 5 Fundamentals and AC20: Apache Cassandra™ 5 Development are now available! In this new course, students can complete all interactive exercises using a real Cassandra cluster directly in a web browser—no installation required.

More updated courses and certification exams are coming soon.

At IBM, we believe in empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the world of Apache Cassandra™. That's why we are delighted to offer you free access to our self-paced Apache Cassandra™ courses. These courses are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Apache Cassandra, covering everything you need to know to become a certified Apache Cassandra 3 Developer or Administrator.

Our course offerings are organized into two distinct tracks, each tailored to meet your specific certification goals:
Developer Track
The Developer Track consists of our DS201 and DS220 courses. After you complete these courses, email us at ds-academy@ibm.com to request a free voucher to take the Apache Cassandra 3 Developer certification exam.

Operator and Administrator Track
The Administrator Track consists of our DS201 and DS210 courses. After you complete these courses, email us at ds-academy@ibm.com to request a free voucher to take the Apache Cassandra 3 Administrator certification exam.