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DP-900

Azure Data Fundamentals

Official Microsoft certification covering core data concepts and how relational, non-relational and analytics workloads run on Azure.

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  • Official Microsoft credential — delivered via Certiport / Pearson VUE
  • No prerequisites — designed for complete beginners
  • E-learning course, official practice test & exam voucher included
  • Mentor support from our trainers throughout your preparation

About the DP-900 Certification

DP-900 validates your foundational knowledge of data concepts and Microsoft Azure data services. It covers relational and non-relational data, plus modern analytics workloads — the natural first step towards data analyst, data engineer and database administrator career paths.

👥 Who Should Take This

  • Students and graduates targeting data analyst or data engineering roles
  • Professionals who work with reports, databases or spreadsheets
  • Developers who want to understand Azure data services
  • Anyone planning role-based Azure data certifications later

🎯 What You Walk Away With

  • Talk about databases, data lakes and analytics with confidence
  • An official Microsoft data credential for your CV and LinkedIn profile
  • Clear direction towards data analyst and data engineer roles
  • Foundation for role-based Azure data certifications

Skills Measured

The official DP-900 exam is built around these skill areas. Percentages show how much of the exam each area carries.

Describe core data concepts

25–30%
  • Ways to represent data — structured, semi-structured, unstructured
  • Common data workloads: transactional vs analytical
  • Roles and responsibilities in data projects

Identify considerations for relational data on Azure

20–25%
  • Relational concepts: tables, indexes, views, normalisation
  • Azure SQL family of services and deployment options
  • Azure services for open-source databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure

15–20%
  • Azure Blob Storage, Azure Files and access tiers
  • Azure Cosmos DB and its APIs
  • When to choose non-relational over relational storage

Describe an analytics workload on Azure

25–30%
  • Data warehousing, data lakes and modern analytics architecture
  • Batch vs streaming (real-time) data processing
  • Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric concepts
  • Data visualisation with Power BI

Exam Details

Everything you need to know before booking your DP-900 exam.

Exam code
DP-900 — Azure Data Fundamentals
Certification level
Fundamentals
Prerequisites
None — open to complete beginners
Exam duration
45 minutes
Question format
Multiple choice and multi-response
Passing score
700 out of 1000
Credential validity
Does not expire
Delivered by
Certiport / Pearson VUE — official testing partner

Exam format follows Microsoft’s official certification policy and may be revised by Microsoft. Please confirm the current format with our counsellor when you book your exam slot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any prior experience to take this certification?
No. This is a fundamentals-level certification designed for beginners. Basic computer familiarity is enough — we start from first principles and build up.
Is the exam voucher included in the program?
Yes. The bundle includes the official exam voucher along with the self-paced e-learning courseware and an official practice test.
Is this an official Microsoft certification?
Yes. The exam is delivered through Certiport / Pearson VUE, Microsoft's official certification partner, and the credential comes directly from Microsoft.
How long will it take me to prepare?
Most learners are exam-ready in 3 to 5 weeks studying a few hours each week. Because the course is self-paced you can move faster or slower as needed.
Does the certification expire?
Microsoft fundamentals certifications do not expire, so the credential stays on your profile permanently once earned.
What happens if I do not pass the exam?
Our mentors review your practice-test results with you and help you prepare for a retake. Retake bookings follow Microsoft's official exam retake policy.

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