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Free study guides covering all five exam domains. Table calculation reference, access filter scenarios, dashboard filter patterns, and a 20-question practice quiz. No account required.
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Study by Topic
102 articles organized into 11 topic clusters, mapped to the five exam domains.
Certification Process
11 articlesWhat the exam covers, who should take it, how to register
Looker Basics
9 articlesNavigation, Explores, dimensions, measures, and filters
Explores and Querying
14 articlesFiltering, pivoting, custom fields, drill paths
Dashboards and Visualizations
12 articlesChart types, dashboard filters, cross-filtering, tile config
Advanced Looker
14 articlesTable calculations, Liquid templating, custom dimensions
LookML and Data Modeling
5 articlesDimensions, measures, views, PDTs — the model layer
Admin and Permissions
4 articlesAccess filters, model sets, folder permissions
Looker in the Stack
11 articlesLooker vs other BI tools, BigQuery integration, dbt
Looker and BigQuery
5 articlesBigQuery-specific features, BI Engine, BQML
Prep and Decision
13 articlesStudy plans, practice tests, pass rate reality
Career and Salary
2 articlesJobs, salaries, career paths for certified professionals
How ready are you? Find out in 10 minutes.
20 scenario-based questions covering all five exam domains. Each question explains the correct answer — so you learn whether you pass or fail.
Focus areas: table calculations, dashboard filter behavior, access controls, scheduling, and Looker's caching model.
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The guide that covers what the exam actually tests
After reading this guide, you can write complex table calculations, configure access filters without breaking anything, and handle every scenario-based question on dashboard filter behavior — the three areas most candidates drop points on.
- ✓Table calculation function reference with annotated examples
- ✓80+ scenario-based practice questions with explanations
- ✓4-week study plan for working professionals
- ✓Access filter and permissions scenario walkthroughs
- ✓Exam-day quick reference sheet
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What you'll be able to do
- →Use offset() and pivot_index() for period-over-period comparisons
- →Configure dashboard filters that apply to some tiles but not others
- →Explain how access filters restrict data without hiding fields
- →Build running totals that reset per pivot column
- →Describe Looker's cache model and when queries bypass it
- →Diagnose slow dashboard performance by tile
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Common Questions
What is tested on the Looker Certified Explorer exam?
The Looker Certified Explorer exam tests five domains: Looker navigation and interface (~15%), data exploration (~25%), visualizations and dashboards (~20%), data analysis and calculation (~25%), and sharing, scheduling, and governance (~15%). The exam has approximately 50 questions and a 120-minute time limit.
How do I prepare for the Looker Certified Explorer exam?
Most candidates spend 3–4 weeks of focused preparation. Start by taking our free 20-question practice quiz to identify weak areas, then work through our domain-by-domain study articles. Pay particular attention to table calculations (offset, pivot_index, running_total) and access filter mechanics — the two areas where most candidates lose points.
Do I need to know LookML for the Looker Certified Explorer exam?
No. The Explorer exam does not test LookML syntax or data modeling. It focuses entirely on using Looker as a business user: exploring data, building visualizations, configuring dashboards, and managing content sharing. If you want a LookML credential, look at the Looker Certified Developer exam instead.
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