DP-900 Passed! Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Certification Guide
Is DP-900 really worth it?
Passed DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals yesterday!!
Can I just enroll in a single course?
Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
I’m happy about my new certificate: Azure Data Fundamentals. This certificate not only proves my level of knowledge but also helps to bring one up to date with the current state of knowledge. The following topics were assessed:
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Describe core data concepts
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Identify considerations for working with relational data in Azure
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Describe considerations for working with non-relational data in Azure
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Explain an analytics workload in Azure
My learning strategy was simply to complete the learning modules on the Microsoft Learn portal. Nevertheless, I sweated over some questions because the topics were very broad. On one hand, you had to master data concepts theoretically; on the other hand, you also had to associate them with the appropriate Azure services. However, practical experience cannot be overlooked here, since there is no compression algorithm for experience — you still have to get your hands dirty.
I never thought that I will take the certification exam for DP 900 and never felt a need for the same for the last 18-20 years in my data architecture/engineering career. But of late, the data engineering/data architect job has become so competitive that you need some certifications to show that you are worthy of job especially since AI has made it very easy to cut/paste and show advanced skills on your profile. At least , that is what I have felt in the last 6 months. So, I decided to take DP-900 certification exam to enhance my portfolio. I cleared DP 900 exam with a high score. I prepared for 2 weeks and during that time I couldn't find good/authentic source of questions/material/guide for this Exam other than Microsoft official website. The topics covered are as below:
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data core data concepts
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data relational data in Azure
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data non-relational data in Azure
- Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data analytics in Azure
My exam test score was 895.
Does this certification provide any actual benefit in terms of getting you closer ot a better job? What are some good resources to prepare for that apart from MS learn?
Is there an alternative certification that would be better to complete altogether?