Introducing the New Cloud Architect Certification

Today, we're launching the newest addition to the dbt Certification Program: the dbt Cloud Architect Certification. This new certification is designed for experienced data professionals ready to take their dbt skills beyond model building and into full-platform architecture — enabling scalable, secure, and governed data operations using dbt Cloud.

This is the first credential specifically focused on the architecture and operationalization of dbt in enterprise environments. Whether designing workflows across teams, managing environments and permissions, or scaling dbt in production, this certification validates the knowledge and skills you need to do it confidently.

Earning this certification is a signal to your current team, and the next one, that you take the craft of analytics engineering seriously and are committed and qualified to build data the right way.

Why get dbt Cloud Architect Certified?

Over the past few years, dbt Cloud has become the central control plane of modern data teams. It powers CI/CD pipelines, orchestrates transformations, and integrates with the entire data and analytics ecosystem.

With that growth has come a new set of roles and responsibilities: from managing job schedules and development lifecycles to integrating dbt with tools like GitHub, BigQuery, and Snowflake. The dbt Cloud Architect Certification helps establish a standard set of best practices — and recognizes professionals who can confidently design and operate robust dbt Cloud deployments at scale.

As a dbt Cloud Architect, you’ll be able to:

• Demonstrate platform mastery, from environment management and access control to production job design and governance.
• Showcase your expertise in deploying dbt Cloud as a mission-critical tool across teams and domains.
• Stand out to employers and clients looking for experienced dbt practitioners who can lead architecture decisions and scale their data development workflows.
• Earn a digital badge backed by dbt Labs to share on LinkedIn, resumes, and in your org’s internal learning programs.

Who is the dbt Cloud Architect Certification for?

This certification is designed for:

• Analytics engineers and data platform engineers who manage dbt Cloud deployments
• Data team leads responsible for productionizing dbt workflows
• Consultants and solution architects guiding organizations through dbt Cloud adoption
• Anyone who wants to prove their ability to scale dbt Cloud in the real world

Where this certification fits in

Think of the current certification landscape like a specialized toolkit. You might already have tools focused on data analysis, cloud fundamentals, or specific database technologies. The dbt Cloud Architect Certification serves as a unique, trusted, credible, and invaluable tool for demonstrating your deep expertise.

Ready to get certified?

You can register now to take the dbt Cloud Architect Certification Exam via online proctoring, with appointments starting now! We’ve also put together a full study guide, practice questions, learning path, and exam overview to help you prepare.

We can’t wait to see what you build with dbt Cloud — and we’re proud to recognize the architects leading the way.

👉 Register for the dbt Cloud Architect Exam

👉 View the Study Guide

👉 Get Started on the Learning Path