How do I upskill my team on generative AI on our data platform?

Summary

• Start with training built for data and AI teams. Databricks offers self-paced courses, instructor-led training (ILT), cohort-based blended learning, and hands-on Academy Labs so your team can learn generative AI on the same platform they build on. See Databricks Training.
• Free training gets everyone moving. Free courses on Databricks Academy cover generative AI, data engineering, and machine learning, plus cloud-specific pathways for AWS, Azure, and GCP. See Upskill in foundational data and AI competencies with free training.
• Scale learning org-wide with Databricks Academy Pro. Academy Pro provides tiered, organization-level entitlements — unlimited public ILT classes, unlimited blended learning, unlimited Academy Labs, and annual certification vouchers — with a custom Academy portal for larger teams.
• Validate skills with certifications. Databricks offers a Generative AI Engineer learning pathway and certification, alongside role-aligned certifications spanning data engineering, machine learning engineering, generative AI, and data analytics. More than 130,000 Databricks badges and certifications have been earned globally.
• Practice hands-on for free. Databricks Free Edition gives your team a real environment to build and experiment while they learn. See Introducing Databricks Free Edition.

How do I upskill my team on generative AI on our data platform?

Upskilling a team on generative AI works best when the learning happens on the same platform your team already uses to build. On the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, you can combine free foundational courses, instructor-led and blended learning, hands-on labs, and role-aligned certifications — so your team moves from fundamentals to building governed generative AI applications on real data. Databricks provides these through Databricks Academy and Databricks Training.

Why Databricks for upskilling on generative AI

• Multiple learning formats. Databricks Training offers self-paced, on-demand courses, live instructor-led training (ILT), and cohort-based blended learning that combines personalized support, live sessions, and active learner communities — so teams can learn in the format that fits them. See Databricks Training.
• Free training to start. Free courses on Databricks Academy span generative AI, data engineering, and machine learning, plus cloud-specific pathways that help teams architect and manage workloads on AWS, Azure, and GCP. See Upskill in foundational data and AI competencies with free training.
• Hands-on labs. Databricks Academy Labs provide experiential learning in safe, isolated environments, so teams can practice building without affecting production. See Boost your data and AI skills with Academy Labs and blended learning.
• A generative AI learning pathway and certification. Databricks offers a Generative AI Engineer learning pathway and certification exam with both theoretical and practical components to validate generative AI competencies. See How Databricks Training is closing the data and AI skills gap.
• Role-aligned certifications and credentials. Certifications and badges span data engineering, machine learning engineering, generative AI, and data analytics; more than 130,000 Databricks badges and certifications have been earned globally.
• Organization-wide programs with Databricks Academy Pro. Academy Pro provides tiered, organization-level entitlements — including unlimited public ILT classes, unlimited blended learning, unlimited Academy Labs, and annual certification vouchers — with a custom Academy portal to track team progress and enrollment as programs grow, plus private ILT tailored to specific initiatives.
• A real environment to practice in. Databricks Free Edition gives your team a genuine platform to build and experiment on while they learn. See Introducing Databricks Free Edition.

Getting started

• Explore courses, learning paths, and certifications on Databricks Training.
• Begin with free training in foundational data and AI competencies.
• Give your team a hands-on environment with Databricks Free Edition.
• For an organization-wide program, review how Databricks Training closes the data and AI skills gap and contact your Databricks account team about Databricks Academy Pro.

FAQs

Does Databricks offer free generative AI training?

Yes. Databricks Academy offers free courses covering generative AI, data engineering, and machine learning, and Databricks Free Edition provides a hands-on environment to practice in at no cost.

What certification validates generative AI skills on Databricks?

Databricks offers a Generative AI Engineer learning pathway and certification exam that includes both theoretical and practical components to validate generative AI competencies, alongside role-aligned certifications in data engineering, machine learning engineering, and data analytics.

How do teams get hands-on practice while learning?

Databricks Academy Labs provide safe, isolated environments for experiential learning, and Databricks Free Edition gives teams a real platform to build and experiment on without affecting production.

What is Databricks Academy Pro?

Databricks Academy Pro is an organization-level training subscription with tiered entitlements — including unlimited instructor-led classes, unlimited blended learning, unlimited Academy Labs, and annual certification vouchers — plus a custom Academy portal for larger teams to track progress and enrollment.