DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

About this certification

The Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Exam covers the core data concepts alongside management of relational data or non-relational data on Azure. It also looks after handling analytics workload on Azure. This exam is meant for professionals willing to work with data in the cloud. They must have a foundational knowledge of core data concepts along with different types of data workloads such as transactional or analytical.

Average Salary Range of a certified DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

USA : $97,069 (Source)

India : 9,73,000 INR (Source)

Benefits 

1. Application of Knowledge - Despite the fact that this exam is not considered to be a prerequisite to take other Microsoft-Azure exams, it can be used to prepare for various certifications such as Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate.

1. Foundational Base - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) exam provides an edge to a professional’s career. It validates the foundational knowledge of concepts and ensures the implementation of the same using Azure data services.

   
   

   
   

Examination Topics

1. Describe core data concepts (15-20%)

2. Describe how to work with relational data on Azure (25-30%)

3. Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure (25-30%)

4. Describe an analytics workload on Azure (25-30%)

Exam details

Number of questions: 40-60 Multiple-Choice Questions

Passing Score: 700

Exam Time: 85 minutes

Exam Languages: English

Exam Scheduling: Can be scheduled with PearsonVUE

Time Taken To Prepare For The Exam

It takes about 10-12 hours in all to study for Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900).

Refer to the following links for getting started with the preparation process of Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900).

1. Online (Free)

2. Instructor-Led (Paid)

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