microsoft.com/learn
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/
Microsoft Learn: the best place to learn
Azure quickly. With over 100 modules to choose from, and
courses that range from beginner to advanced,
you’re sure to find something new. Get started
building your Azure skills today!
For more information, go to aka.ms/learn.
Looking to build practical job skills with the cloud?
Mastering Microsoft Azure can advance your career. And now, there’s a more rewarding approach to hands-on learning that helps you
achieve your goals faster. Build skills you can start using right away.
Microsoft Learn
Here’s a breakdown of a typical, step-by-step learning experience:
• Learn what Microsoft Azure is and how it relates to cloud computing
• Use Azure Cloud Shell to launch a Windows or Linux virtual machine
• Configure your virtual machine to run a basic web server
• Scale up your server to give you more compute power
Start your learning journey with Azure. In less than an hour you can create and configure your first virtual machine in the cloud.
Introduction What is Azure?
Tour of Azure
services
Create a virtual
machine
Add a web
server
Scale up
Knowledge
check
Summary
Total
time
1 min 5 min 10 min 7 min 5 min 4 min 3 min 1 min 36 min
Find clear explanations, like,
“What can I do on Azure? “
Watch short
training videos
Use a sandbox
(no charge)
Step-by-step coding
Get quick tips
Short quizzes check
your knowledge
Build your Azure skills
with over 100 free,
hands-on, online courses
at aka.ms/learn.
Example - Introduction to Azure
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/
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▾ Associate
• Azure Administrator*
• Azure Developer
• Azure Security Engineer
• Azure Data Scientist
• Azure AI Engineer
• Azure Data Engineer
• Azure Database Administrator*
• Data Analyst*
• Azure Solutions Architect***
• DevOps Engineer
Microsoft Azure
certifications
Role-based
Expand your technical skill set
Specialty
Deepen your technical skills
and manage industry solutions
• Azure for SAP Workloads
• Azure IoT Developer
Fundamentals
Master the basics
• Azure Fundamentals
• Azure AI Fundamentals*
• Azure Data Fundamentals*
*Exam in beta
**Exam refresh coming soon
▾ Expert
Learning path for Azure Data Fundamentals
Skills required for certification
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Start here
Core data concepts
Relational
data on Azure
Non-relational
data on Azure
Analytics workload
on Azure
Exams
DP-900: Microsoft Azure
Data Fundamentals*
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Data
Fundamentals
Course details for Azure Data Fundamentals
Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration
EXAM DP-900*
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals** DP-900T00** 1 day
Learning path for Azure AI Fundamentals
Skills required for certification
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Start here
AI workloads and
considerations
Fundamental
principles of
machine
learning on
Azure
Features of computer vision
workloads on Azure
Features of conversational
AI workloads on Azure
Exams
AI-900: Microsoft Azure
AI Fundamentals*
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Azure AI Fundamentals
Course details for Azure AI Fundamentals
Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration
EXAM AI-900*
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals** AI-900T00** 1 day
Learning path for Azure Data Engineer Associate
Skills required for certification
Start here
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Data storage
solutions
Data
processing
Data
solutions
Exams
DP-200: Implementing an
Azure Data Solution
Azure data
storage solutions
Data processing
solutions
Data security
and compliance DP-201: Designing an
Azure Data Solution
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Data Engineer Associate
Course details for Azure Data Engineer Associate
2 Instructor-led training courses aligned to the two exams
Exam Titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course Duration
EXAM DP-200
Implementing an Azure Data Solution DP-200T01 3 Days
EXAM DP-201
Designing an Azure Data Solution DP-201T01 2 Days
Learning path for Azure AI Engineer Associate
Skills required for certification
Start here
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Solution
requirements
Design AI
solutions
Exams
AI-100: Designing and
Implementing an Azure
AI Solution
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Azure AI Engineer Associate
Course details for Azure AI Engineer Associate
1 Instructor-led training course
Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration
EXAM AI-100
Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution AI-100T01 3 Days
Learning path for Azure Data Scientist Associate
Skills required for certification
Start here
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Development
environment
Data for
modeling
Feature engineering Develop models
Exams
DP-100: Designing and
Implementing a Data
Science Solution on Azure
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Data Scientist Associate
Course details for Azure Data Scientist Associate
1 Instructor-led training course
Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration
EXAM DP-100
Designing and Implementing a Data Science solution on Azure DP-100T01 3 Days
Learning path for Azure Database Administrator Associate
Skills required for certification
Start here
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Exams
Exam DP-300:
Administering
Relational Databases
on Microsoft Azure*
Optimize
query
performance
Perform
automation
of tasks
Plan and implement a
High Availability and
Disaster Recovery
(HADR) environment
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Azure Database Administrator
Associate
Perform
administration
by using T-SQL
Monitor and
optimize
operational
resources
Implement a
secure
environment
Plan and
implement data
platform
resources
Course details for Azure Database Administrator Associate
1 Instructor-led training course
Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration
Exam DP-300
Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure** DP-300T00** 5 Days
Learning path for Data Analyst Associate
Skills required for certification
Start here
Online courses and instructor-led
training available to support learning
Exams
Exam DA-100:
Analyzing Data with
Microsoft Power BI*
Visualize the
data
Analyze the
data
Certification
Microsoft Certified:
Data Analyst Associate
Deploy and
maintain
deliverables
Model the dataPrepare the data
Course details for Data Analyst Associate
1 Instructor-led training course
Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration
Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power
BI*
Exam DA-100
Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI** DA-100T00** 5 Days
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/
Question
Summary
Current
State
Details
Storage and Performance Requirements
Business Requirements
Backup and Recovery Requirements
Costs
❑ Build a Premium tier Databricks cluster
❑ Configure Cluster, set autopilot features
❑ Start Cluster
Take the Exam
•Determine weak areas
• Learn environmental variables about test
site
•Get used to the process and how long it
might take you
•Take any notes when you leave the center
for your study plan
Build Plan and Study
•Build your Study plan based on your results
and prep time
•Utilize the new Learning Site(s) in roles
•Block off time in your calendar and stick to
it
Utilize Azure Sandbox
Utilize DevOps in your study
plan…
Utilize the Tutorials
Don’t forget Pluralsight and other
MOOC content
Don’t just read – DO! Build muscle
memory
Day Before
Get Plenty of Rest
Don’t Schedule it late in the day
after customer meetings
Eat a reasonable meal
Take the Exam
• Determine weak areas
• Learn environmental variables about test site
• Get used to the process and how long it might take you
• Take any notes when you leave the center for your study plan
Build Plan and Study
• Build your Study plan based on your results and prep time
• Utilize the new Learning Site(s) in roles
• Block off time in your calendar and stick to it
Day Before Exam
• Get Plenty of Rest
• Don’t Schedule it late in the day after work/customer meetings
• Eat a reasonable meal (small-ish)
What is the 30-day Cloud Skills Challenge?
• Self paced, online, and FREE through Microsoft Learn
• Gamified to encourage and reward participation
• No Azure subscription required
• Currently, there are 6 Azure learning paths:
• Administrator
• AI Engineer
• Data Engineer
• Data Scientist
• Developer
• Solution Architect
Take the Cloud Skills Challenge
Powered by Microsoft Learn
Take the Cloud Skills Challenge
Why should you take on the 30-day
Cloud Skills Challenge?
Helps identify skill gaps
The path and unit/module selection of
your staff will give you insight into where
your people are focused and learning (and
where they are not!).
Provide internal promotion opportunities
Microsoft Learn will prepare your employees
for cloud certification exams. Cloud
certification generally leads to higher
performing employees with knowledge worth
promoting and rewarding.
Provide an incentive to learn
The Cloud Skills Challenge gives you a vehicle
to incentivize your employees with rewards for
the top performers in the challenge. We,
Microsoft, can support you in those efforts
with Microsoft sponsored rewards for
participation in your event.
Creates a ‘learning culture’
A ‘learning culture’ may be the single
biggest competitive advantage you have as
an organization. Culture eats strategy for
breakfast.
Keeps skills current
Nearly every IT publication in existence has
named cloud skills as a top five in-demand
skill for the next five years. Your employees will
want and need these skills.
Allows for cross training
As digital transformation takes hold in your
organization, your roles will transform with it.
Cross training from Developers and Admins
for example can pay dividends at the end of
that process.
Build your Azure skills with over 400 free, hands-on, online courses at aka.ms/learn.
Take the Cloud Skills Challenge
Powered by Microsoft Learn
Learn Self paced, online, and
FREE through Microsoft Learn
Compete Track Progress
through the custom Leaderboard
Win Top Learners in the
challenge can earn prizes
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/
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    Microsoft Learn: thebest place to learn Azure quickly. With over 100 modules to choose from, and courses that range from beginner to advanced, you’re sure to find something new. Get started building your Azure skills today! For more information, go to aka.ms/learn. Looking to build practical job skills with the cloud? Mastering Microsoft Azure can advance your career. And now, there’s a more rewarding approach to hands-on learning that helps you achieve your goals faster. Build skills you can start using right away. Microsoft Learn
  • 6.
    Here’s a breakdownof a typical, step-by-step learning experience: • Learn what Microsoft Azure is and how it relates to cloud computing • Use Azure Cloud Shell to launch a Windows or Linux virtual machine • Configure your virtual machine to run a basic web server • Scale up your server to give you more compute power Start your learning journey with Azure. In less than an hour you can create and configure your first virtual machine in the cloud. Introduction What is Azure? Tour of Azure services Create a virtual machine Add a web server Scale up Knowledge check Summary Total time 1 min 5 min 10 min 7 min 5 min 4 min 3 min 1 min 36 min Find clear explanations, like, “What can I do on Azure? “ Watch short training videos Use a sandbox (no charge) Step-by-step coding Get quick tips Short quizzes check your knowledge Build your Azure skills with over 100 free, hands-on, online courses at aka.ms/learn. Example - Introduction to Azure
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    ▾ Associate • AzureAdministrator* • Azure Developer • Azure Security Engineer • Azure Data Scientist • Azure AI Engineer • Azure Data Engineer • Azure Database Administrator* • Data Analyst* • Azure Solutions Architect*** • DevOps Engineer Microsoft Azure certifications Role-based Expand your technical skill set Specialty Deepen your technical skills and manage industry solutions • Azure for SAP Workloads • Azure IoT Developer Fundamentals Master the basics • Azure Fundamentals • Azure AI Fundamentals* • Azure Data Fundamentals* *Exam in beta **Exam refresh coming soon ▾ Expert
  • 11.
    Learning path forAzure Data Fundamentals Skills required for certification Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Start here Core data concepts Relational data on Azure Non-relational data on Azure Analytics workload on Azure Exams DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals* Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
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    Course details forAzure Data Fundamentals Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration EXAM DP-900* Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals** DP-900T00** 1 day
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    Learning path forAzure AI Fundamentals Skills required for certification Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Start here AI workloads and considerations Fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure Features of computer vision workloads on Azure Features of conversational AI workloads on Azure Exams AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals* Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
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    Course details forAzure AI Fundamentals Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration EXAM AI-900* Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals** AI-900T00** 1 day
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    Learning path forAzure Data Engineer Associate Skills required for certification Start here Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Data storage solutions Data processing Data solutions Exams DP-200: Implementing an Azure Data Solution Azure data storage solutions Data processing solutions Data security and compliance DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
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    Course details forAzure Data Engineer Associate 2 Instructor-led training courses aligned to the two exams Exam Titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course Duration EXAM DP-200 Implementing an Azure Data Solution DP-200T01 3 Days EXAM DP-201 Designing an Azure Data Solution DP-201T01 2 Days
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    Learning path forAzure AI Engineer Associate Skills required for certification Start here Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Solution requirements Design AI solutions Exams AI-100: Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
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    Course details forAzure AI Engineer Associate 1 Instructor-led training course Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration EXAM AI-100 Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution AI-100T01 3 Days
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    Learning path forAzure Data Scientist Associate Skills required for certification Start here Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Development environment Data for modeling Feature engineering Develop models Exams DP-100: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
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    Course details forAzure Data Scientist Associate 1 Instructor-led training course Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration EXAM DP-100 Designing and Implementing a Data Science solution on Azure DP-100T01 3 Days
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    Learning path forAzure Database Administrator Associate Skills required for certification Start here Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Exams Exam DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure* Optimize query performance Perform automation of tasks Plan and implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) environment Certification Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate Perform administration by using T-SQL Monitor and optimize operational resources Implement a secure environment Plan and implement data platform resources
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    Course details forAzure Database Administrator Associate 1 Instructor-led training course Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration Exam DP-300 Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure** DP-300T00** 5 Days
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    Learning path forData Analyst Associate Skills required for certification Start here Online courses and instructor-led training available to support learning Exams Exam DA-100: Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI* Visualize the data Analyze the data Certification Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate Deploy and maintain deliverables Model the dataPrepare the data
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    Course details forData Analyst Associate 1 Instructor-led training course Exam titles Course title / training titles Course ID Course duration Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI* Exam DA-100 Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI** DA-100T00** 5 Days
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    Question Summary Current State Details Storage and PerformanceRequirements Business Requirements Backup and Recovery Requirements Costs
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    ❑ Build aPremium tier Databricks cluster ❑ Configure Cluster, set autopilot features ❑ Start Cluster
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    Take the Exam •Determineweak areas • Learn environmental variables about test site •Get used to the process and how long it might take you •Take any notes when you leave the center for your study plan Build Plan and Study •Build your Study plan based on your results and prep time •Utilize the new Learning Site(s) in roles •Block off time in your calendar and stick to it Utilize Azure Sandbox Utilize DevOps in your study plan… Utilize the Tutorials Don’t forget Pluralsight and other MOOC content Don’t just read – DO! Build muscle memory Day Before Get Plenty of Rest Don’t Schedule it late in the day after customer meetings Eat a reasonable meal
  • 32.
    Take the Exam •Determine weak areas • Learn environmental variables about test site • Get used to the process and how long it might take you • Take any notes when you leave the center for your study plan
  • 33.
    Build Plan andStudy • Build your Study plan based on your results and prep time • Utilize the new Learning Site(s) in roles • Block off time in your calendar and stick to it
  • 34.
    Day Before Exam •Get Plenty of Rest • Don’t Schedule it late in the day after work/customer meetings • Eat a reasonable meal (small-ish)
  • 36.
    What is the30-day Cloud Skills Challenge? • Self paced, online, and FREE through Microsoft Learn • Gamified to encourage and reward participation • No Azure subscription required • Currently, there are 6 Azure learning paths: • Administrator • AI Engineer • Data Engineer • Data Scientist • Developer • Solution Architect Take the Cloud Skills Challenge Powered by Microsoft Learn
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    Take the CloudSkills Challenge Why should you take on the 30-day Cloud Skills Challenge? Helps identify skill gaps The path and unit/module selection of your staff will give you insight into where your people are focused and learning (and where they are not!). Provide internal promotion opportunities Microsoft Learn will prepare your employees for cloud certification exams. Cloud certification generally leads to higher performing employees with knowledge worth promoting and rewarding. Provide an incentive to learn The Cloud Skills Challenge gives you a vehicle to incentivize your employees with rewards for the top performers in the challenge. We, Microsoft, can support you in those efforts with Microsoft sponsored rewards for participation in your event. Creates a ‘learning culture’ A ‘learning culture’ may be the single biggest competitive advantage you have as an organization. Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Keeps skills current Nearly every IT publication in existence has named cloud skills as a top five in-demand skill for the next five years. Your employees will want and need these skills. Allows for cross training As digital transformation takes hold in your organization, your roles will transform with it. Cross training from Developers and Admins for example can pay dividends at the end of that process.
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    Build your Azureskills with over 400 free, hands-on, online courses at aka.ms/learn. Take the Cloud Skills Challenge Powered by Microsoft Learn Learn Self paced, online, and FREE through Microsoft Learn Compete Track Progress through the custom Leaderboard Win Top Learners in the challenge can earn prizes
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