Free online certification
OpenSearch
Certification
Put your OpenSearch knowledge to the test with an exam created by BigData Boutique engineers. Pass and earn a certificate you can share with your network.
Free exam and certificate. No account needed to start.
What to expect
What the OpenSearch exam covers
Each attempt includes questions from every topic below. Some questions have more than one correct answer.
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Core Concepts
nodes, indexes, shards, replicas, the cluster state and how OpenSearch differs from Elasticsearch
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Indexing & Mappings
field types, analyzers, index templates, aliases and the Bulk and Reindex APIs
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Query DSL & Search
match, term and bool queries, aggregations, relevance, k-NN and neural search
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Operations & Cluster
shard allocation, ISM, snapshots, upgrades, monitoring and capacity planning
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Security & Plugins
the Security plugin, roles and permissions, TLS, Alerting and OpenSearch Dashboards
How the certification works
Take the online test in your browser. Pass to earn your certificate, then add it to LinkedIn or share your achievement on social media.
Who it's for
Engineers, SREs and architects working with OpenSearch or Amazon OpenSearch Service. It's also a useful way to check your knowledge before an interview or find topics to study next.
Preparing for the exam? Review the official OpenSearch documentation, which is referenced by the exam questions.
OpenSearch certification FAQ
Is the certification free?
Yes. The exam, your results breakdown and the certificate are all free.
Who issues the certificate?
BigData Boutique issues this independent certification. It is not an official certification from the OpenSearch project or AWS.
Can I retake the exam?
Yes. Each attempt selects questions from the question bank. Use your topic breakdown to decide what to review before trying again.
How do I get my results and certificate?
You'll see your score when you finish. Enter your name and email to receive your detailed results and, if you pass, your certificate.
How can someone verify my certificate?
Share your certificate's unique verification link. It opens a page on bigdataboutique.com showing your name, score and issue date.
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