Exam facts (full table)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Code | CDP-0011 |
| Name | CDP Generalist Exam |
| Vendor | Cloudera |
| Level | Associate/Foundational |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Question Count | 60 questions |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, multiple response |
| Pass Score | Not published (aim for highest score) |
| Delivery | Online, proctored |
| Cost | ~$295 USD |
| Validity | 2 years |
| Prerequisites | None formal, but general CDP knowledge helpful |
| Exam Resources | None allowed (no reference materials) |
Vendor source — Cloudera CDP Generalist ↗
About
The CDP Generalist Exam validates broad foundational knowledge of the Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) architecture, components, and capabilities. This is not a role-specific certification—it tests general comprehension across multiple domains including system administration, development, data analysis, engineering, data science, and architecture perspectives.
The certification demonstrates that you understand the core CDP ecosystem and can navigate deployment scenarios across public cloud and on-premises environments.
Domain context
The Cloudera Data Platform (CDP) is Cloudera's next-generation data platform that unifies data warehousing, data engineering, and analytics. It supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments and provides unified governance, security, and data catalog capabilities.
With CDP, organizations move from traditional data silos to integrated, governed data environments. This generalist certification validates foundational knowledge across:
- Core CDP architecture and components
- Security models and governance frameworks
- Analytics and data experience capabilities
- Deployment models (Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Local)
- Integration with cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Topics covered
Core CDP Components
- HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System)
- Ozone (next-generation storage)
- Hive (SQL on Hadoop)
- Hue (web interface)
- YARN (resource management)
- Spark (distributed processing)
- Impala (SQL query engine)
- Oozie (workflow scheduler)
- Kafka (streaming platform)
- NiFi (data flow automation)
- HBase (NoSQL database)
- Phoenix (SQL layer on HBase)
- Kudu (columnar storage)
CDP Architecture
- CDP Public Cloud architecture
- CDP Private Cloud Base architecture
- Deployment requirements
- Cloud infrastructure integration (AWS, Azure, GCP, on-prem)
Security and Governance
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Authentication and authorization in CDP
- Data governance frameworks
- Ranger policy administration
- Sensitive data handling
Analytic Experiences
- Data Warehouse
- Data Engineering
- Data Science & Engineering
- Operational Analytics
Cloud Deployment
- Onboarding and environment setup
- Multi-cloud considerations
- Networking and storage in cloud environments
Common job-ready skills
- Understand CDP architecture and component interactions
- Explain CDP deployment models and cloud integration
- Describe security and governance capabilities
- Navigate CDP ecosystem across different roles
- Evaluate CDP features for specific use cases
- Communicate CDP value propositions to stakeholders
- Assess organizational readiness for CDP adoption
Recommended courses
- Cloudera University: CDP Generalist Training (official)
- Udemy: "Cloudera Generalist Certification Exam CDP-0011"
- Linux Academy / A Cloud Guru: CDP Generalist path
- Pluralsight: Cloudera Data Platform fundamentals
Practice exams
- AnalyticsExam: CDP-0011 practice tests
- QuickTechie: CDP-0011 practice questions
- CertBox: Practice exams with explanations
- Official Cloudera training materials
Books
- "101 Questions & Answer Cloudera Generalist: CDP-0011 Certification Exam" by Rashmi Shah
- "Cloudera CDP Generalist (CDP-0011) Certification Exam: 300 Practice Questions & Answers" by Rashmi Shah
- Official Cloudera documentation and whitepapers
Job titles
- Cloud Architect
- Data Platform Engineer
- Data Engineer
- System Administrator
- Analytics Engineer
- Data Analyst
- Solutions Architect
- Cloud Solutions Architect
- CDP Cluster Administrator
- Data Lake Manager
Salary (USD / ZAR×18 / GBP / EUR / AUD)
| Region | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD | $85,000 | $120,000 | $160,000 |
| ZAR×18 | R1,530,000 | R2,160,000 | R2,880,000 |
| GBP | £65,000 | £92,000 | £122,000 |
| EUR | €72,000 | €102,000 | €136,000 |
| AUD | A$125,000 | A$175,000 | A$235,000 |
Note: Salary ranges vary by experience, location, and organization size. Generalist certification often serves as entry point; combined with role-specific certs, earning potential increases 15-25%.
Skills validated
- CDP platform fundamentals
- Component functionality and integration
- Deployment architecture across cloud and on-premises
- Security and governance frameworks
- Multi-role perspective across data teams
- Cloud provider integration knowledge
- CDP use case assessment capabilities
Related certs
- Cloudera CDP-3002: Data Engineer (more specialized)
- Cloudera CDP-5001: Administrator – Public Cloud (operations focused)
- Cloudera CDP-6001: Machine Learning Engineer (ML-specific)
- Hortonworks HDP Certifications: Legacy (largely retired)