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There are 4 modules in this course
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.
In this module, you’ll also have access to resources that will help you to prepare for the proctored exam, enhance your study techniques, and help develop successful exam strategies. You will have an opportunity to explore some other Microsoft certifications paths that can help to advance your career.
What's included
6 videos9 readings2 discussion prompts
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6 videos•Total 11 minutes
Course introduction video•3 minutes
Lesson introduction•0 minutes
Jobs and careers•1 minute
Lesson introduction•0 minutes
Exam strategy•5 minutes
Tips and tricks•1 minute
9 readings•Total 45 minutes
Course syllabus•5 minutes
How to be successful in this course•5 minutes
Sign-up for the proctored exam•5 minutes
Microsoft certification paths•5 minutes
Microsoft role-based certifications•5 minutes
Additional readings•5 minutes
How to prepare for the proctored examination•5 minutes
Topics covered in the certification exam•5 minutes
How the exam is administered•5 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
Preparing for the Data Fundamentals exam•10 minutes
Have you found any good exam prep materials?•10 minutes
Exam Prep 1
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module you will practice questions covering core data concepts and skills measured in DP-900 exam.
You will also practice questions covering working with relational data in Azure skills measured in DP-900 exam.
What's included
2 videos2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 11 minutes
Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 1•6 minutes
Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 2•5 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Practice exam covering Course 1: Explore Core Data Concepts in Azure•30 minutes
Practice exam covering Course 2: Relational Data in Azure•30 minutes
Exam Prep 2
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module you will practice questions covering working with non-relational data in Azure skills measured in DP-900 exam and practice questions covering analytics workloads in Azure skills measured in DP-900 exam.
What's included
2 videos2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 15 minutes
Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 3•7 minutes
Recap of topics and key concepts covered in Course 4•8 minutes
2 assignments•Total 60 minutes
Practice exam covering Course 3: Non-relational Data in Azure•30 minutes
Practice exam covering Course 4: Modern Data Warehouse Analytics in Azure•30 minutes
Full Practice Exam
Module 4•2 hours to complete
Module details
In this module you will take a pratice exam covering all content in Azure Data Fundmanetal specialization.
What's included
3 videos4 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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3 videos•Total 3 minutes
Weekly introduction•1 minute
Career support information•1 minute
Congratulations - what's next now that you've passed the exam•0 minutes
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
NEW! Microsoft Learn Practice Exam for DP-900•10 minutes
COVID-19 relief for taking the exam•1 minute
Sign-up for the proctored exam•4 minutes
What to expect next•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 90 minutes
Full practice exam•90 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
Course review•10 minutes
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You should expect to spend at least an hour every week for four weeks to complete all aspects of this course.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for IT professionals who want to learn the fundamentals of database concepts in a cloud environment, get basic skilling in cloud data services, and build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services within Microsoft Azure with a view to taking up roles as Data Engineers and Database Administrators.
What will I learn from this course?
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 AI-900 exam, ensuring you’re well prepared for certification success.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
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