- Level Foundation
- Duration 6 hours
- Course by Microsoft
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Microsoft certifications give you a professional advantage by providing globally recognized and industry-endorsed evidence of mastering skills in digital and cloud businesses. In this course, you will prepare to take the DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals certification exam. You will refresh your knowledge of the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, the basic skilling in cloud data services, and foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure. You will recap on non-relational data offerings, provisioning and deploying non-relational databases, and non-relational data stores with Microsoft Azure. You will test your knowledge in a series of practice exams mapped to all the main topics covered in the DP-900 exam, ensuring you’re well prepared for certification success. You will prepare to pass the certification exam by taking practice tests with similar formats and content. You will also get a more detailed overview of the Microsoft certification program and where you can go next in your career. You’ll also get tips and tricks, testing strategies, useful resources, and information on how to sign up for the DP-900 proctored exam. By the end of this course, you will be ready to sign-up for and take the DP-900 exam. This course is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Data science and software engineering experience is not required; however, some general programming knowledge or experience would be beneficial. To be successful in this course, you need to have basic computer literacy and proficiency in the English language. You should be familiar with basic computing concepts and terminology, general technology concepts, including concepts of machine learning and artificial intelligence.Modules
Welcome to the Course
1
Discussions
- Preparing for the Data Fundamentals exam
1
Videos
- Course introduction video
3
Readings
- Course syllabus
- How to be successful in this course
- Sign-up for the proctored exam
Microsoft certification program
2
Videos
- Lesson introduction
- Jobs and careers
3
Readings
- Microsoft certification paths
- Microsoft role-based certifications
- Additional readings
Preparing for the exam
1
Discussions
- Have you found any good exam prep materials?
3
Videos
- Lesson introduction
- Exam strategy
- Tips and tricks
3
Readings
- How to prepare for the proctored examination
- Topics covered in the certification exam
- How the exam is administered
Practice exam 1
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Videos
- Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 1
1
Quiz
- Practice exam covering Course 1: Explore Core Data Concepts in Azure
Practice exam 2
1
Videos
- Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 2
1
Quiz
- Practice exam covering Course 2: Relational Data in Azure
Practice exam 3
1
Videos
- Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 3
1
Quiz
- Practice exam covering Course 3: Non-relational Data in Azure
Practice exam 4
1
Videos
- Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 4
1
Quiz
- Practice exam covering Course 4: Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Azure
Full Practice Exam
1
Videos
- Weekly introduction
1
Readings
- NEW! Microsoft Learn Practice Exam for DP-900
1
Quiz
- Full practice exam
Take The Exam
2
Videos
- Career support information
- Congratulations - what's next now that you've passed the exam
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Readings
- COVID-19 relief for taking the exam
- Sign-up for the proctored exam
Course Wrap up
1
Discussions
- Course review
1
Readings
- What to expect next
Auto Summary
Embark on a journey to enhance your professional credentials with the "Preparing for DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Exam" course, designed to offer a robust foundation in cloud data services within the IT & Computer Science domain. Guided by Coursera, this comprehensive course is aimed at equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to pass the DP-900 certification exam, a globally recognized credential that can significantly boost your career in digital and cloud businesses. The course meticulously covers the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, focusing on both relational and non-relational data services within Microsoft Azure. You will learn about provisioning and deploying databases and data stores, ensuring you have a solid grasp of the key topics required for the DP-900 exam. To reinforce your learning and prepare you thoroughly, you will engage in practice exams that mirror the format and content of the actual certification test. Additionally, the course offers an in-depth overview of the Microsoft certification program, providing insights on career advancement, exam strategies, useful resources, and registration details for the proctored DP-900 exam. With a duration of 360 minutes, this foundational-level course is suitable for individuals from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. While prior experience in data science or software engineering is not mandatory, a basic understanding of programming, general computing concepts, machine learning, and artificial intelligence will be advantageous. Proficiency in English and basic computer literacy are essential prerequisites. Available through Coursera's Starter and Professional subscription plans, this course is a valuable opportunity for anyone looking to solidify their expertise in Microsoft Azure and achieve certification success. Enroll today to take the next step in your IT career with confidence.

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