Build a strong foundation in Microsoft Azure data services and develop the knowledge needed to understand, manage, and analyze data in the cloud. In this course, you will explore core data concepts, including relational and non-relational data, database management systems, SQL fundamentals, and Azure data solutions. Designed for beginners, aspiring data professionals, IT learners, and anyone preparing for the Microsoft DP-900 certification exam, this course guides you through Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, and Power BI. You will learn how different data models support business needs, compare Azure database deployment options, work with SQL queries and database objects, manage non-relational data, and understand modern data integration and analytics workflows. Through structured lessons, demonstrations, and quizzes, you will build practical knowledge of data storage, normalization, data warehousing, data pipelines, and business intelligence visualization. By the end of the course, you will be able to identify appropriate Azure data solutions for different scenarios, explain the capabilities of Microsoft Azure data services, and visualize data insights using Power BI. Whether your goal is to strengthen your cloud data fundamentals or prepare for the Microsoft DP-900 certification, this course provides a structured pathway to understanding Azure's modern data ecosystem.
What you'll learn
Understand core data concepts
Manage relational and non-relational data
Work with SQL queries and database objects
Identify suitable Azure data solutions for different situations
Visualize data insights using Power BI
Course objectives
Build foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure data services
Explore various Azure database deployment options
Learn to manage data integration and analytics workflows
Develop practical skills in data storage and warehousing