Certification preparation
Elastic Certified Engineer Exam Preparation
A 5-day practical course with hands-on Elasticsearch labs and exam-style tasks to prepare for the Elastic Certified Engineer certification.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
Elastic Certified Engineer is a hands-on credential awarded by Elastic that recognises the ability to install, configure, and operate Elasticsearch to solve real-world tasks. Over five days, participants work through Elasticsearch architecture, index and mapping design, data ingestion with ingest pipelines, Logstash and Beats, search and aggregations, cluster operations, snapshot and restore, and security. Each topic is reinforced with guided labs on a Linux-based practice environment and scenario-driven exercises. The certification exam is performance-based in a proctored environment, where candidates complete timed tasks on Elasticsearch clusters. Registration and payment for the exam are made directly with Elastic. Elastic owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Plan Elasticsearch cluster topology, node roles, and shard allocation strategies
- Configure index settings, mappings, analyzers, and reusable templates
- Implement ingest pipelines with processors and manage data flows via Logstash and Beats
- Write effective queries and aggregations, and tune relevance and performance
- Monitor and troubleshoot clusters, and perform safe scaling and rolling restarts
- Set up snapshot and restore, and apply role-based access controls and TLS
- Practise timed, exam-style tasks and build a personal study and booking plan
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
5-day course agenda
5 instructor-led days (40 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 5 recommended days
- Practical work
- 5 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Architecture and index designElasticsearch architecture; Data management
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Course orientation, objectives, and lab environment setup
- 09:30–10:30 · Node roles, clustering, discovery, and quorum concepts
- 10:45–12:15 · Shards, replicas, allocation awareness, and index lifecycle overview
- 13:15–14:15 · Index settings and mapping fundamentals: dynamic vs explicit
- 14:15–14:45 · Analyzers, tokenizers, and normalisers in practice
- 15:00–16:00 · Component templates and index templates for consistency
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam-style practice questions on architecture and mappings
- 16:45–17:30 · Lab debrief, troubleshooting notes, and Q&A
Put it into practice
Design a mapping and sharding strategy for a new dataset, create component and index templates, and apply them to multiple indices. Verify shard allocation behaviour under simulated node changes.
You’ll take away
Index and mapping template pack with allocation notes
Day 2Ingestion pipelines and Logstash/BeatsData ingestion and processing; Data management
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 1 and key takeaways
- 09:20–10:30 · Ingest pipelines: common processors, failure handling, and testing
- 10:45–12:15 · Logstash pipelines: inputs, filters, conditionals, and pipeline-to-pipeline
- 13:15–14:15 · Beats to Elasticsearch: modules, custom inputs, and processors
- 14:15–14:45 · Transforms and reindexing strategies
- 15:00–16:00 · Bulk API, update_by_query, rollover, and ILM policies
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam-style practice questions on ingestion and ILM
- 16:45–17:30 · Troubleshooting lab review and Q&A
Put it into practice
Build an end‑to‑end flow using Filebeat → Logstash → Elasticsearch with an ingest pipeline, including dead-letter handling. Validate throughput and correctness with sample data and ILM rollover.
You’ll take away
Working ingestion pipeline files and ILM policy set
Day 3Querying, aggregations, and performanceSearching data; Data management
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 2 and quick knowledge check
- 09:20–10:30 · Query DSL essentials: term/match/bool, filters, and scoring
- 10:45–12:15 · Aggregations: bucket vs metric, pipeline aggregations, and use cases
- 13:15–14:00 · Relevance tuning with analyzers, boosts, and multi-fields
- 14:00–14:45 · Efficient pagination with search_after, point-in-time (PIT), and scroll
- 15:00–16:00 · Painless scripting, runtime fields, and fielddata considerations
- 16:00–16:45 · Exam-style practice questions on queries and aggregations
- 16:45–17:30 · Lab debrief and query optimisation discussion
Put it into practice
Implement a set of queries and aggregations to satisfy a reporting brief, then optimise with filters, search_after, and PIT. Compare performance and relevance trade-offs and document choices.
You’ll take away
Query and aggregation cookbook with performance notes
Day 4Cluster operations, snapshots, and securityCluster management; Security and access control
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 3 and priorities for operations
- 09:20–10:30 · Cluster settings, shard allocation, and rebalancing techniques
- 10:45–12:15 · Snapshot and restore repositories and SLM policies
- 13:15–14:45 · Monitoring and diagnostics: node stats, cat APIs, slow logs, hot threads
- 15:00–15:45 · Security essentials: users, roles, role mappings, and index privileges
- 15:45–16:15 · TLS configuration basics for transport and HTTP
- 16:15–17:00 · Exam-style practice questions on ops and security
- 17:00–17:30 · Lab debrief and Q&A
Put it into practice
Configure a repository, take snapshots on schedule, simulate a node loss, and restore indices to a working state. Create users and roles to restrict index access for a given scenario.
You’ll take away
Operations runbook with snapshot/restore and access controls
Day 5Troubleshooting and mock examAll domains with exam readiness
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Recap of Day 4 and final preparation plan
- 09:20–10:30 · ILM and index settings troubleshooting scenarios
- 10:45–12:15 · Backup/restore recovery drills and validation checks
- 13:15–14:45 · End-to-end troubleshooting: diagnose and fix cluster and query issues
- 15:00–16:15 · Full-length mock exam: timed, performance-based tasks
- 16:15–17:00 · Mock exam review, feedback, and targeted revision
- 17:00–17:30 · Exam booking guidance, environment checks, and next steps
Put it into practice
Sit a timed mock exam that mirrors common Elastic Certified Engineer task types. Review solutions, identify gaps, and create a personal revision plan and booking checklist.
You’ll take away
Personalised exam study and booking plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: Elastic Certified Engineer, awarded by Elastic. Hands-on, performance-based tasks. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 40 contact hours.
What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 5 days, 40 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- Elastic Certified Engineer: issued by Elastic when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
Elastic owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Elastic.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisite is required by Elastic. Recommended: 6+ months working with Elasticsearch, basic Linux/CLI skills, and familiarity with JSON; bring a laptop with admin rights, an SSH client, and a modern web browser.
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.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & month$4,500 USDClassroom · per learner · exam fee included
- Training location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Local timezone
- Asia/Singapore
Venue and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Training location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Local timezone
- Asia/Dubai
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Training location
- Vienna, Austria
- Local timezone
- Europe/Vienna
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Training location
- Sydney, Australia
- Local timezone
- Australia/Sydney
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Training location
- Brussels, Belgium
- Local timezone
- Europe/Brussels
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
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- Training location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Local timezone
- Asia/Bahrain
Joining details and full session timetable to be supplied.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
5 days, 40 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
Elastic Certified Engineer: hands-on, performance-based tasks. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
What does this course cost?
Outside India this 5-day course is listed at USD 2,800 per learner for live online delivery and USD 4,500 for classroom delivery. Both fees include one certification exam attempt. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor. Taxes and the final offer are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
No formal prerequisite is required by Elastic. Recommended: 6+ months working with Elasticsearch, basic Linux/CLI skills, and familiarity with JSON; bring a laptop with admin rights, an SSH client, and a modern web browser.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 40 contact hours to every attendee. Elastic issues the Elastic Certified Engineer certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of Elastic; the certification exam is purchased and administered directly by Elastic.
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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