Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

The DP-900 certification demonstrates foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Azure data services. It covers relational and non-relational data, analytics workloads, data storage, data processing, and Azure services such as Azure SQL, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, and Microsoft Fabric. The exam tests conceptual understanding rather than hands-on implementation.

This is an ideal starting point for anyone exploring data roles or wanting to understand Azure data services, including IT professionals, students, business analysts, and aspiring data engineers or database administrators. No prior data experience is required, making it accessible to those beginning their data platform journey.

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 45 minutes. Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and hot area formats. Questions focus on identifying correct data concepts and matching them to Azure services rather than testing implementation details. Pace yourself steadily as most questions are concept-based and straightforward.

Despite being a fundamentals exam, DP-900 covers both relational and non-relational data paradigms plus analytics. Candidates who focus only on SQL databases often miss questions about Cosmos DB, data lakes, and analytics services.

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and more. This fundamentals certification does not expire and requires no renewal.