Azure Data Fundamentals

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certification provides a solid foundation for working with data in the cloud using Azure services. Here are the key details you need to know:

Certification Overview:
- This certification validates your foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they’re implemented using Azure data services.
- It’s an excellent starting point if you’re new to the cloud or beginning to work with data in the cloud.
- While it’s not a prerequisite for other Azure role-based certifications, it reinforces your basics for roles like Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Power BI Data Analyst Associate, or Azure Developer Associate.
- You’ll learn about relational and non-relational data, big data, and analytics workloads on Azure.
Skills Measured:
- Describe core data concepts.
- Identify considerations for relational data on Azure.
- Understand working with non-relational data on Azure.
- Describe an analytics workload on Azure.
Preparation Recommendations:
- Fully understand the skills measured.
- Study relevant self-paced content on Microsoft Learn.
- Attend a Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Data Fundamentals or an instructor-led training event.
- Take the free Practice Assessment to validate your knowledge.
- Explore Azure data services with a trial subscription.
Next Steps:
- Register for the exam and earn your certification.
- Celebrate your achievement by sharing your certification badge on platforms like LinkedIn.
- Depending on your goals, consider other Azure certifications like Azure AI Fundamentals, Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, Power BI Data Analyst Associate, or Azure Developer Associate.