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Mandatory to clear Core first
Yes, clearing the SnowPro Core certification first is mandatory.
You cannot directly take the Advanced Data Engineer exam.
Official Snowflake Certification Path
Snowflake’s certification structure generally follows this order:
SnowPro Core Certification
Foundation-level certification
Mandatory prerequisite
Advanced Certifications (Specialty Track)
SnowPro Advanced: Data Engineer
SnowPro Advanced: Architect
SnowPro Advanced: Developer
Important Rule
To take any Snowflake Advanced certification exam, you must have:
An active SnowPro Core certification
If your Core certification has expired, you must renew it before registering for an Advanced exam.