Certification preparation
Elastic Certified Engineer Exam Preparation
Exam-focused study support for the hands-on Elastic Certified Engineer performance exam.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
To become an Elastic Certified Engineer, candidates pass a hands-on, performance-based exam that requires completing a series of timed, real-world tasks on Elasticsearch clusters in a proctored environment. Successful candidates demonstrate knowledge of Elastic Stack architecture including node roles, shard distribution, and cluster topology. MindClick provides preparation and study support; the exam itself is purchased and administered by Elastic. Contact MindClick for the delivery format, teaching language, instructor profile, duration, dates, and a written fee proposal. Elastic, Elasticsearch, and Kibana are trademarks of Elasticsearch B.V. This listing describes training and study support on those products. It is not an official Elastic course, an Elastic certification, or a claim of authorized Elastic training-partner status. Certification exams are purchased and administered by Elastic.
What you’ll learn
- Work confidently with elasticsearch architecture in Elastic.
- Work confidently with data management in Elastic.
- Work confidently with data ingestion and processing in Elastic.
- Work confidently with searching data in Elastic.
- Work confidently with cluster management in Elastic.
- Work confidently with security and access control in Elastic.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Recommended learning plan
Learn through guided exercises on an Elastic cluster, with discussion time and work you can take back to your own environment.
- Learning route
- 5 recommended days
- Practical work
- 5 guided activities
- Finish with
- A practical review
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Elasticsearch architecture and Security and access control
What we’ll cover
- Elasticsearch architecture
- Security and access control
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Day 2Data management
What we’ll cover
- Data management
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Day 3Data ingestion and processing
What we’ll cover
- Data ingestion and processing
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Day 4Searching data
What we’ll cover
- Searching data
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Day 5Cluster management
What we’ll cover
- Cluster management
Put it into practice
Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.
You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.
Bring it all together
Review your worked examples with the trainer and agree the next steps for your own role.
Before you choose your learning route
Elastic, Elasticsearch, and Kibana are trademarks of Elasticsearch B.V. This listing describes training and study support on those products. It is not an official Elastic course, an Elastic certification, or a claim of authorized Elastic training-partner status. Certification exams are purchased and administered by Elastic.
Pricing
| Delivery format | Price per learner |
|---|---|
| Live online | $2,350 USD |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD |
Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor and is not listed here. Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets.
A listed price is not a quotation. Confirm the current fee, taxes, exam inclusion, study materials and any group rate in writing before enrolling.
Prerequisites
- Elastic recommends completing the Elasticsearch Engineer course, or the equivalent self-paced learning plan, before attempting the exam.
Who is this course for?
- Engineers who build and deploy Elasticsearch solutions.
- Practitioners who want a hands-on, performance-based credential.
- Teams standardizing on verified Elasticsearch skills.
Confirmed batch starts
Dates confirmed by MindClick. These are start dates, not full course timetables. Session hours, duration, fees, instructors, language, seats and classroom venues are not yet specified.
Choose your country & month Enrollment & payment
Starts 2026-10-24
Live online · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · weekend start
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Live online · Vienna, Austria · weekend start
Local date · Europe/Vienna
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Live online · Sydney, Australia · weekend start
Local date · Australia/Sydney
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Live online · Brussels, Belgium · weekend start
Local date · Europe/Brussels
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Live online · Manama, Bahrain · weekend start
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Live online · São Paulo, Brazil · weekend start
Local date · America/Sao_Paulo
Joining details to be suppliedFrequently asked questions
Is this an official Elastic course?
No. This is MindClick training and study support on Elastic products. It is not an official Elastic course and MindClick does not claim Elastic training-partner status. Elastic publishes its own instructor-led courses and certification exams at elastic.co/training.
How long is the training?
Elastic lists this topic at 3-hour performance-based exam. MindClick confirms the actual duration, session hours, and schedule for your individual or team inquiry.
What does it cost?
Fees depend on delivery format, group size, language, and location. Request a written proposal and confirm taxes, materials, and any exam fees before enrolling.
Does this include the exam?
No. Elastic sells and administers its certification exams directly. MindClick provides preparation and study support only. Check current exam objectives, format, and pricing with Elastic before booking.
What does this course cost?
Outside India this 5-day course is listed at USD 4,500 for classroom delivery and USD 2,350 for live online delivery, per learner. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor and is not listed here. Confirm taxes, exam fees, study materials and group rates in writing before enrolling; a listed price is not a quotation.
Where is classroom training delivered?
Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets for this catalog. Classroom delivery is also available in the other listed countries, and live online delivery is available everywhere. Venues are confirmed per booking; a listed city is a training market, not an owned campus.
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