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This topic has been translated from a Chinese forum by GPT and might contain errors.Original topic: 2024 TiDB 社区专场 PCTA/PCTP/PCSD 免费考证活动圆满收官！未来让我们继续加油！
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The long-awaited free certification event is here!
Before the end of the year, the community members had a high demand for the certification event, and now it’s time for the TiDB community to pamper its fans!
We will open the “Free Certification Exchange Opportunity” from April 1, 2024, to April 15, 2024. During the event, you can exchange certifications at a very favorable points discount (only once, don’t miss it). After completing the corresponding event tasks, you will get your points back and receive additional points & peripheral rewards! 
Currently, we have the following three major certifications:
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PCTA: PingCAP Certified TiDB Associate (PCTA) is a certification for database practitioners on the installation, deployment, and daily maintenance of distributed relational databases. It requires practitioners to be proficient in the basic knowledge of TiDB Open Core architecture principles, installation, deployment, and peripheral tools.
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PCTP: PingCAP Certified TiDB Professional (PCTP) is a certification for database practitioners on managing large-scale distributed TiDB clusters. It requires practitioners to be proficient in the deep principles and advanced features of TiDB, performance tuning, SQL optimization, troubleshooting, and other advanced content. To obtain PCTP certification, you must first obtain PCTA certification.
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PCSD: PingCAP Certified SQL Developer (PCSD) is a certification based on standard SQL and utilizes the unique features of PingCAP databases and TiDB Open Core to enhance application scalability and robustness, and SQL optimization capabilities.
How does certification help you?
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As the demand and usage of TiDB in the market continue to expand, mastering TiDB skills will give TiDBers better competitiveness in the job market and the database industry, with better development prospects! By obtaining certification, you can get official recognition and endorsement from TiDB for your TiDB skills!
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By obtaining certification, you can get the opportunity and motivation for systematic learning of TiDB, improve your technical skills, and continuously progress on the road to becoming a TiDB expert!
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You will have more common topics with other TiDBers who are also taking or have taken the certification, and sharing exam experiences can enhance your personal influence in the TiDB community!
Key Points! How to get a free exam opportunity!
STEP 1: Fill out the form to sign up for the free certification event (successful registration can join the WeChat group)
Form filling time: April 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024
Click to register 
: https://forms.pingcap.com/f/tidb-certificate-event-2024 or scan the code to register👇:
Points will be refunded based on this registration form (Note: If the form is not filled out, it will be considered as not participating in the free certification event)
After successful registration, the “2024 TiDB Community Free Certification Event WeChat Group Code” will automatically pop up on the last page of the form.
If you have any questions, please contact TiDB Robot WeChat: tidbai
STEP 2: Discounted exchange for exam qualification
Limited exchange time: April 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024
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PCTA Community Special Certification Exchange Voucher, original points: 1599; now only 499 points (Click to exchange now)
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PCSD Community Special Certification Exchange Voucher, original points: 1599; now only 499 points (Click to exchange now)
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PCTP Community Special Certification Exchange Voucher, original points: 2899; now only 899 points (Click to exchange now)
Exchange Notes
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You must pass the PCTA certification before taking the PCTP exam. If points are wasted due to personal reasons, this event does not support points refund. The exam is for personal use only.
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Community special discount vouchers are only valid for special exam sessions (see STEP 3 for session details) and cannot be used for other sessions. Missed or expired vouchers are invalid.
Due to the demand for the [303 course] from various members, we have decided to allow participants to exchange the [TiDB Database Management Course (303) 1-year viewing permission], which originally required 1200 points, at a 50% points discount. Currently, the [303 course] only requires 600 points to exchange. Click to enter the exchange portal.
Exchange period: April 1 - April 15 (will revert to 1200 points after April 15)
STEP 3: Prepare for the exam & participate in the community special exam
Preparation time: April 1, 2024 - May 7, 2024
Community special exam:
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PCTA session: May 7, 2024, 20:00, Click to register for the exam
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PCTP session: May 8, 2024, 20:00, Click to register for the exam
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PCSD session: May 9, 2024, 20:00, Click to register for the exam
STEP 4: Complete any of the following tasks
Task completion period: April 1, 2024 - May 10, 2024, 20:00
Task 1: Publish study notes in the special area
Publish 2 study notes in the AskTUG Forum · Learning and Certification Area, with a minimum of 300 words or including mind maps, study materials, etc.
Quality notes reference:
Task 2: Community study check-in
Check-in for 10 days in the event WeChat group, fill in the daily check-in form + relay (the form and relay will be released in the group)
After filling out the registration form, the 2024 TiDB Community Free Certification Event Group QR code will automatically pop up.
Task 3: Publish a themed article in the column
During the event, publish a themed article in the TiDB Community Column · Learning & Certification & Courses Area and pass the review
Theme: TiDB Learning/Certification Adventures｜ Share your TiDB learning/certification journey, interesting stories during TiDB learning, and your “adventures” and “surprises” during the learning/certification activities!
Publishing portal: 专栏 - 学习&认证&课程 | TiDB 社区
Publishing guide: 专栏 - 专栏技术文章发布指南&奖励 | TiDB 社区
**Note: Articles published during the event can also participate in the Third TiDB Community Column Writing Contest! Super rich peripheral rewards, return luggage, BOSE headphones, SKG neck massager, new jackets, and more are waiting for you!
Task 4: Leave a comment in the comment area of this post and get the top ten likes
Leave a comment in the comment area of this post about your evaluation/expectations of TiDB courses, and the top 10 with the most likes will get the points refund quota after passing the exam without completing any tasks.
STEP 5: After passing the certification exam, fill out the points refund registration form, and after passing the review, the points will be refunded within 7 working days.
Points refund conditions: pass the certification exam + complete any task in STEP 4
Points refund registration form: 2024 TiDB 社区免费考证（社区专场）积分返还表单 - PingCAP Community Form (Form filling date: May 7 - May 15)
Note: You need to complete STEP 1 “2024 TiDB Community Free Certification (Community Special) Registration Form” before submitting the points refund application form.
For points refund issues, please contact TiDB Robot WeChat (tidbai)
Event Rewards:
1. Registration Rewards
- Fill out the form to sign up for the free certification event and get the 2024 Free Certification Event exclusive badge +100 points & experience rewards (distributed uniformly after the event based on the registration form)
2. Article Output Exclusive Rewards
Article publishing period: April 1, 2024 - May 17, 2024
Publish a themed article and pass the review to get 2024 new peripherals (new retractable folding coffee cup + astronaut phone holder) one set!
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After publishing, please privately message the screenshot and mailing information to TiDB Robot WeChat (tidbai)
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Article theme:
- TiDB Learning/Certification Adventures: Share your TiDB learning/certification journey, interesting stories during TiDB learning, and your “adventures” and “surprises” during the learning/certification activities!
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Articles can earn up to 600 points & experience rewards
3. Learning Course Rewards
| Reward Event | Experience Reward | Points Reward | Maximum Reward Times | Description |
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| Complete TiDB Quick Start Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Database Core Principles and Architecture (101) Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Architecture and Features (201.1) Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete Learning SQL Statements on TiDB (201.2) Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Unique Features and Transaction Control (201.3) Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete Using Connector/J (201.4) Course | 100 | 100 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete Best Practices for Developing Applications on TiDB (201.5) Course | 100 | 100 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB System Management Basics [TiDB v5.x] (301) Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Advanced System Management [TiDB v5] (302) Course | 100 | 100 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Database Management (303) Course | 50 | 50 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Performance Tuning Case Study [TiDB v5.x] (304) Course | 100 | 100 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Troubleshooting Case Study [TiDB v5.x] (305) Course | 100 | 100 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
| Complete TiDB Performance Tuning [TiDB v5.x] (307) Course | 100 | 100 | Only 1 time | Click to learn |
4. Certification Passing Rewards
You can get the following points & experience + badge rewards
| Certification | Points & Experience Reward | Maximum Reward Times | Portal |
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| Pass PCTA Certification | 200 | Only 1 time | PCTA Exam |
| Pass PCTP Certification | 500 | Only 1 time | PCTP Exam |
| Pass PCSD Certification | 350 | Only 1 time | PCSD Exam |
5. Certificate Sharing Rewards
Valid certificate sharing period: May 7, 2024 - May 17, 2024
After passing the certification exam, share the certificate screenshot obtained during this event in the Certificate Sharing Area to get 100 points & experience per certificate.
Interactive Rewards! Draw 1 person to give away the 2024 New Year Sports Theme Gift Box (including fitness bag, ton ton cup, fascia gun, resistance band)
Big Benefit! From April 1 to April 15, leave a comment in the comment area of this post about your evaluation/expectations of TiDB courses to get 80 points & experience + the top 10 with the most likes will get the points refund quota after passing the exam without completing any tasks + draw one lucky person to give away the 2024 New Year Sports Theme Gift Box～
【Must Read】Exam Preparation Notes
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Please complete real-name authentication before the exam, real-name portal: https://learn.pingcap.cn/learner/user/real-name
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Experience the exam in advance: https://learn.pingcap.cn/learner/exam-market/detail/120005
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If you encounter any problems during the exam, please report your issues in the WeChat group
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【Exam Guide】PingCAP Online Exam Operation Guide : 【考试指南】PingCAP 在线考试操作指南 - TiDB 的问答社区
What courses can help you study & prepare for the exam?
Warm reminder: The exam scope of PCTA, PCTP, and PCSD is not limited to a specific course, but learning the recommended courses will help you better understand TiDB & better prepare for the exam!
PCTA:
- Recommended Course: **[TiDB Database Core Principles and Architecture [TiDB v6]](
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