Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals Certification

About the Certifications

Azure Data Fundamentals certification students must have basic knowledge of core data concepts and implement Microsoft Azure data services. This certification is for beginners to work with data in the cloud.

Students also must know the concepts of relational and non-relational data and different types of data workloads like transactional or analytical.

The Azure Data Fundamentals certification can be used for other Azure role-based certifications like Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate. Still, it's not a prerequisite for any of them.

Certification Details

Step 1: Review the skills and knowledge required to certify

Step 2: Train for certification exams with all of the following recommended training:

DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

Step 3: Take the exam and get certified.

Exam DP-900

Who Should Attend?

Database Administrator
Data Analyst
Data Engineer
Developer
Student

Skills Measured

Describe core data concepts
Describe how to work with relational data on Azure
Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure
Describe an analytics workload on Azure

Certification Latest Updates

Microsoft Recertification Update:

1. Previously, Microsoft role-based certifications were valid for two years.

2. Starting June 2021, certifications are valid for one year, but they can be renewed online for free at Microsoft Learn.

3. The renewal window begins six months before the cert expires. During this window, before the cert expires, you can take a free online assessment and get the cert extended by one additional year from the current expiration date.

4. Want the best of both worlds, old and new? Certifications earned before June 2021 will be valid for two years and eligible for the new renewal process.