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Exam DP-900Exam ROLE-BASED Microsoft College credit

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

This course also helps students prepare to take the Microsoft DP-900 exam, which awards the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certification. There are NO prerequisites and NO scripting is required.

5 days, instructor-led In class or live online Class Hub + 90 days Military funding accepted Up to 3 college credits

Course overview

thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique instructor-led training camp that gives students foundational knowledge of core data concepts and the Microsoft Azure data services that carry them — how data is represented and stored; relational data and the Azure database services behind it; non-relational data in Azure Storage and Azure Cosmos DB; and analytics, from large-scale and real-time processing through to visualization in Power BI.

This course also helps students prepare to take the Microsoft DP-900 exam, which awards the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certification. There are NO prerequisites and NO scripting is required.

Your certification path

Where this course sits: what to have first, and where it leads.

Before None. Microsoft sets no formal prerequisites for DP-900
This courseMicrosoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)Exam DP-900 / ROLE-BASED

Course objectives

What you will be able to do by the end of the class.

Describe the ways data is represented, from structured to unstructured
Identify the options for storing data, and what each one is good at
Describe common data workloads, both transactional and analytical
Identify the data roles in an organization and what each is responsible for
Describe relational concepts: tables, keys, normalization and indexes
Describe the relational Azure data services and choose between them
Describe the capabilities of Azure Storage for non-relational data
Describe the capabilities and features of Azure Cosmos DB
Describe the common elements of large-scale analytics
Describe the pipeline from ingestion through processing to serving
Describe considerations for real-time data analytics
Describe data visualization, and the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI
Recognize which service belongs at each stage of a data architecture

Who it is for

Who gets the most from this class, and what to know before you start.

Who should attend

  • Anyone starting with data in the cloud who needs the concepts before the tools
  • Analysts and report writers who use data but were never taught how it is stored
  • Developers and IT staff whose work has started touching databases
  • Sales, procurement and project staff who have to discuss data platforms credibly
  • Anyone heading for a data engineer or database administrator track
  • Service members, veterans and military spouses using AF COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0

Prerequisites

  • None. Microsoft sets no formal prerequisites for DP-900
  • Basic familiarity with the idea of relational and non-relational data helps, but the course does not assume it
  • NO SCRIPTING OR DATABASE ADMINISTRATION EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED. You will not be asked to write anything

Course features

How the class is taught, and why it works.

Live, instructor-ledEvery session is taught live by a certified instructor, in the classroom and online at the same time.
Hands-on labsLabs are built into the modules so you practise what you learn.
Exam preparation built inPractice questions and focused review aligned to exam DP-900 / ROLE-BASED.
Class Hub for 90 daysRecordings, materials and practice stay open for the class plus 90 days after it ends.
Attend your waySterling, VA, Atlanta, GA, Burbank, CA, or live online from anywhere.
Funding friendlyMilitary flat rate, thinQflex monthly payments, or a formal quote for your employer.

What you get

Everything below is included in the course price.

Class Hub access for the length of the class plus 90 days
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for the DP-900 exam
Exam delivery in classroom with 98% success
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
Receive all reading material and study guides when you register
All courses taught by certified instructors
Additional hours of guided access to Azure data services in a live portal
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to our engineers after completing the course

Study plan

How the 5 days run, plus what to do before and after class.

Before class
  • Check the prerequisites above and fill any gaps
  • We send joining details and course materials before day one
Day 1
  • Describe the ways data is represented, from structured to unstructured
  • Identify the options for storing data, and what each one is good at
  • Describe common data workloads, both transactional and analytical
Day 2
  • Identify the data roles in an organization and what each is responsible for
  • Describe relational concepts: tables, keys, normalization and indexes
  • Describe the relational Azure data services and choose between them
Day 3
  • Describe the capabilities of Azure Storage for non-relational data
  • Describe the capabilities and features of Azure Cosmos DB
  • Describe the common elements of large-scale analytics
Day 4
  • Describe the pipeline from ingestion through processing to serving
  • Describe considerations for real-time data analytics
  • Describe data visualization, and the fundamentals of Microsoft Power BI
Day 5
  • Recognize which service belongs at each stage of a data architecture
  • Final review and exam strategy
After class
  • Class Hub stays open 90 days: recordings, labs and practice
  • Book your exam while the material is fresh

The order of topics can shift with the class; your instructor confirms the schedule on day one.

The certification exam

The exam this class prepares you for.

Exam codeDP-900
Exam codeROLE-BASED
  • Exam DP-900 — awards Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
  • Forty-five minutes to complete
  • Passing score of 700 on a scale of 1 to 1,000
  • Skills measured, weighted as RANGES rather than fixed percentages, which is how Microsoft publishes them: Describe core data concepts 25-30%, Describe an analytics workload on Azure 25-30%, Identify considerations for relational data on Azure 20-25%, Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure 15-20%
  • Skills measured were last revised on 21 July 2026, and this course is built on that revision
  • Microsoft does not publish the number of questions on its exams, so we do not quote one
  • No formal prerequisites, and no scripting required
  • DP-900 IS NOT A PREREQUISITE FOR THE ROLE-BASED DATA CERTIFICATIONS. Microsoft states this plainly. It prepares you for Azure Database Administrator Associate and Azure Data Engineer Associate, but neither requires it
  • THIS CERTIFICATION DOES NOT EXPIRE. Microsoft states that fundamentals certifications do not expire. Every role-based Microsoft certification we run lapses after twelve months unless renewed. This is the exception

DoD 8140 and college credit

What this certification counts for with the Department of Defense, and toward a degree.

DoD 8140 / 8570 This certification is not on the DoD 8570 baseline list. Under DoD 8140, a degree or qualifying training can also meet the requirement. See which certifications qualify in the DoD Workforce Navigator.
College credit Pass the exam and these universities will count it toward a degree. This is what each school publishes about its own transfer policy; the registrar makes the final call.
3credits UMGC

Most schools only count IT certifications earned in the last five years, and several will not award transfer credit once you have enrolled. Get your evaluation done first.

Upcoming dates

Every class runs in the classroom and live online at the same time. Pick the dates; choose how you attend when you register.

DatesLocationFormat
Nov 16 – 20, 2026 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2026 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Dec 14 – 18, 2026 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 11 – 15, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jan 25 – 29, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Feb 8 – 12, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 8 – 12, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
Mar 22 – 26, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Apr 5 – 9, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 3 – 7, 2027 Sterling, VA Classroom + live online Reserve
May 17 – 21, 2027 Atlanta, GA Classroom + live online Reserve
Jun 7 – 11, 2027 Burbank, CA Classroom + live online Reserve

10 more dates through December 2027. Ask about a later date.

Paying for it

The price above is our standard rate. These options can bring it down or spread it out.

Military & veterans
$1,500

Flat rate per class when you use Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0. Your program confirms eligibility.

Funding details
thinQflex™
Name your price

Paying yourself? Tell us what you can pay and over how many months, up to twelve. We say yes, or come back with terms.

Make an offer
Employer or agency
Formal quote

A formal quote with the course and exam voucher as separate lines, valid 30 days. Group and government pricing available.

Request a quote

How to enroll

Four steps from here to certified.

  1. Pick your datesChoose a class from the dates above, in a classroom or live online.
  2. Reserve or get a quoteReserve your seat, ask for a quote for your employer, or make a thinQflex offer.
  3. Get readyWe confirm your seat and send joining details and materials before day one.
  4. Attend and certifyTake the class, then sit exam DP-900 / ROLE-BASED, with Class Hub open for 90 days after.

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost?
The standard price is $550; exam voucher priced separately. Military students using AF COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay $1,500, and thinQflex lets you name your own price and monthly payment.
How long is the class?
5 days of live, instructor-led training.
Can I attend live online?
Yes. Every class runs live online at the same time as the classroom, with the same instructor and labs.
How long do I keep access to the materials?
Your Class Hub stays open for the length of the class plus 90 days.
Is the exam included?
The exam voucher is priced separately; we can add it to your registration or quote.
Can I use military funding?
Yes. With Air Force COOL, Army CA, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 you pay a flat $1,500 per class.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Request a quote and we will send a formal one, valid for 30 days.
What if I cannot pay all at once?
Use thinQflex to name your price and spread payments over up to twelve months.
Where are the classrooms?
Sterling, Virginia; Atlanta, Georgia; and Burbank, California. Every class also runs live online, so you can join from anywhere.
What do I need to attend online?
A computer with a reliable internet connection, a headset or speakers, and a microphone. A webcam is recommended.
Will I get a certificate of completion?
Yes. You receive a thinQtank Learning certificate of completion when you finish the class.
Which course should I take next?
Most students go on to Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305), Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300), Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions (AZ-700). Tell us your goal and we will map the path with you.
Do you run private classes for teams?
Yes. We deliver private classes on-site or online for teams and agencies, on your dates. Ask for a quote.
Can you help me choose the right course?
Yes. Call 855-868-4467 or email sasmith@thinqtanklearning.com and we will recommend the right starting point.

Ready to earn your Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)?

Next class Nov 16 – 20, 2026 · Sterling, VA and live online.