Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Build foundational knowledge of core data concepts and Microsoft Azure data services.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) course provides a comprehensive introduction to core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services. Designed for candidates with no prior experience in data engineering or data science, this course equips learners with the essential vocabulary, principles, and service awareness needed to operate confidently in today's data-driven cloud environments. It is the ideal starting point for professionals looking to build a career in data, analytics, or cloud computing.
What This Course Covers
Participants will explore fundamental data concepts including relational and non-relational data structures, data workloads such as transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) processing, and the tools used to work with structured and unstructured data. The course then maps these concepts to specific Azure services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric — giving learners a broad understanding of the modern Azure data platform.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for individuals beginning their journey in data and cloud technologies, including business analysts, IT professionals, students, and career changers seeking foundational certification. It also serves as an excellent primer for those planning to pursue advanced Microsoft certifications such as DP-203 (Azure Data Engineer Associate) or DP-300 (Azure Database Administrator Associate).
Certification and Exam Preparation
This instructor-led course is fully aligned with the official Microsoft DP-900 exam outline and prepares candidates to sit the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certification exam. Delivered by Microsoft-certified trainers across GCC and Asia-Pacific training centres, the course combines conceptual learning with hands-on demonstrations to ensure candidates are exam-ready and confident in applying their knowledge in real-world scenarios.
What You'll Learn
Describe core data concepts including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data formats and storage
Identify and differentiate relational and non-relational data workloads and their Azure service implementations
Explain transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) data processing models and when each is used
Describe key Azure data services including Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric
Understand foundational data visualisation and reporting concepts using Power BI
Recognise the roles and responsibilities of data professionals including data engineers, data analysts, and database administrators
Who Should Attend
- Business Analyst
- IT Professional
- Data Analyst
- Database Administrator (aspiring)
- Cloud Engineer (aspiring)
- Student or Career Changer
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are required. A general familiarity with computers and basic IT concepts is recommended. No prior experience with databases, cloud computing, or programming is necessary.
Course Curriculum
- Types of data: structured, semi-structured, and unstructured
- Data storage formats: delimited text, JSON, XML, AVRO, ORC, Parquet
- Transactional data processing (OLTP) and its characteristics
- Analytical data processing (OLAP) and its characteristics
- Roles in data: database administrator, data engineer, data analyst
- Data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
- Batch vs. stream data processing concepts
What's Included
- Official courseware & materials
- Hands-on lab exercises
- Practice exam questions
- Exam voucher guidance
- Post-course support (30 days)
- Certificate of completion
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Your Instructor
Hasit Mankad
Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) · 23+ Years Experience
Hasit Mankad is the Founder of TACMinds and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with 23+ years of hands-on IT training and consulting experience. He has trained 4,500+ professionals across 14+ countries in GCC, Europe, India and Africa. Certifications: CEH, SC-100, AZ-305, SC-200, SC-300, AWS SAA, FinOps, PMP and 40+ others. Clients include ADNOC, RAK Bank, Ernst & Young, Ministry of IT Qatar and Dubai Islamic Bank. Known for 94%+ first-attempt certification pass rates.
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