Azure Data Fundamentals Certification: DP-900 Overview

DP-900, Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, is an entry-level certification that validates foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they're implemented using Microsoft Azure data services.

What the Exam Covers

• Core data concepts, including relational and non-relational data
• Working with relational data on Azure, such as Azure SQL Database
• Working with non-relational data on Azure, such as Cosmos DB and Blob Storage
• Analytics workloads on Azure, including data warehousing and visualization concepts

Who Should Take DP-900

• Beginners exploring a career in data engineering or data analytics
• Business professionals who work with data teams and want foundational literacy
• Technical professionals looking for a foundation before pursuing DP-203 or DP-100

Exam Format and Difficulty

• Entirely multiple choice, with no hands-on lab component
• Considered beginner-friendly and achievable with focused, part-time study
• Free Microsoft Learn modules cover the exam objectives comprehensively