Sessions guaranteed from a single enrolment (no risk of postponement except in cases of force majeure)
Do you want to upskill your team on Azure data, from data analyst to future Fabric Data Engineer? The Data Azure Certified Path — Data Engineer & Analyst is a complete curriculum of 4 modules covering Azure data fundamentals, SQL administration with AI, generative AI in Microsoft Fabric and extending Copilot for data productivity.
Exam voucher DP-900 included, Microsoft Applied Skills (DP-3028, DP-3029) accessible, small group of 1 to 3 participants, sessions guaranteed from a single enrolment.
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Who is this path for?
- Data analysts wishing to master the Azure data and Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
- SQL developers who want to integrate AI into their database solutions.
- Data Engineers and future Data Engineers aiming for Fabric expertise (generative AI, Copilot).
- CIOs wishing to train a data team on the modern Microsoft data stack.
- Data project managers wishing to understand Azure services to lead data projects.
Your objectives at the end of the path
- Understand data concepts and Azure data services (relational, non-relational, analytical).
- Design and develop AI-augmented SQL solutions (vector search, RAG, T-SQL AI).
- Build generative AI experiences in Microsoft Fabric for your business use cases.
- Extend Microsoft Fabric Copilot to automate analytics and accelerate data productivity.
- Pass the Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) certification and confidently validate two Microsoft Fabric Applied Skills (DP-3028 and DP-3029).
The 4 modules of the path
Each module can be taken separately or as part of the full path. The progression starts from Azure data fundamentals and gradually leads to the most recent AI and Fabric skills.
Module 1 · DP-900Azure Data Fundamentals
Get started with data concepts, Azure data services (Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Data Lake) and analytics tools (Databricks, Synapse, Fabric, Power BI). Preparation for the DP-900 exam. Exam voucher included.
Indicative duration: 1 day
Module 2 · DP-800SQL AI Developer Associate
Integrate AI into your SQL solutions: T-SQL AI functions, vector search, embeddings, RAG workflows, Azure OpenAI integration. Preparation for the DP-800 exam. Exam voucher included.
ℹ New Microsoft curriculum (May 2026) — SQL AI focus.
Indicative duration: 3 days (indicative)
Module 3 · DP-3028Generative AI in Microsoft Fabric
Build generative AI experiences in Microsoft Fabric: notebooks, Data Science, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) on your business data. Validated by the DP-3028 Microsoft Applied Skill.
Indicative duration: 5 days
Module 4 · DP-3029Extend Microsoft Fabric Copilot
Extend Copilot capabilities in Microsoft Fabric to automate analytics and accelerate data productivity: custom skills, integration into data pipelines. Validated by the DP-3029 Microsoft Applied Skill.
Indicative duration: 1 day
MFE-IT teaching format
- Small group of 1 to 3 participants, guaranteed from a single enrolment.
- 60% hands-on : guided labs on a demonstration Azure and Microsoft Fabric tenant, mini-projects, personalised feedback.
- On-site at your premises or synchronous remote, with individualised support.
- DP-900 exam voucher included. Microsoft Applied Skills DP-3028 and DP-3029 available free of charge on Microsoft Learn.
- Quiz platform included in our prices: practise under exam conditions, with a detailed report provided at the end of each quiz.
- Solidar-IT : 30 € per participant donated to our partner charities (SPA, Restos du Cœur).
Prerequisites
Prerequisites specific to each module:
- Azure Data Fundamentals (preparation for the DP-900 exam): no prerequisites, open to beginners.
- SQL AI Developer Associate (preparation for the DP-800 exam): SQL basics and data concepts (acquired in the DP-900 module or equivalent experience).
- Generative AI in Microsoft Fabric (DP-3028 Applied Skill): Azure data basics, Power BI or analytics tools experience recommended.
- Extend Microsoft Fabric Copilot (DP-3029 Applied Skill): knowledge of Microsoft Fabric (acquired in the previous module or equivalent experience).
If you are unsure about your starting level, we offer a preliminary 30-minute discussion to assess your profile and tailor the progression.
Pricing and financing
The price for the full path or for each module is set on a quote basis, depending on the number of participants and the chosen format (on-site at your premises or synchronous remote).
Financing solutions : skills development plan, self-financing. All arrangements and eligibility conditions are detailed on our dedicated page.
Request a personalised quote: we reply within 48 h.
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Frequently asked questions about the Data Azure path
WHO IS THE DATA AZURE PATH — DATA ENGINEER & ANALYST FOR?
This path is aimed at data engineers, data analysts, BI developers and data project managers who want to master the Microsoft Fabric and Power BI stack on Azure. Target profiles: data analysts moving into data engineering, developers looking to specialise in data, BI consultants extending their stack towards Microsoft Fabric. Familiarity with SQL and some Power BI basics are useful to get the most out of the advanced modules, but the path starts with the fundamentals (DP-900) and therefore remains accessible without strong prerequisites.
What Azure data skills and certifications does the path cover?
The path covers data engineering and analysis on Azure: data fundamentals (DP-900) and engineering/analysis modules (DP-3028, DP-3029), covering storage, processing, data warehousing and analytics (Azure Synapse/Fabric, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB).
Does the path address data warehousing and analytics?
Yes. The path covers analytical workloads, data warehousing and data pipelines on Azure (Synapse/Fabric), relational (Azure SQL) and non-relational (Cosmos DB) data.
HOW LONG DOES THE PATH LAST AND CAN IT BE SPREAD OUT?
The path represents 10 days of training, i.e. 65 hours (the total duration depends on the modules chosen, some being denser Applied Skills). You can take it continuously over three weeks or spread it over several months depending on your constraints. At MFE-IT, sessions are guaranteed from a single enrolled participant (except in cases of force majeure), which allows you to schedule each module at your own pace without depending on a group’s calendar.
WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
The price covers the four official trainings (DP-900, DP-800, DP-3028 and DP-3029), the two Microsoft exam vouchers for the paid certifications (DP-900 and DP-800), and several MFE-IT mock exams to practise in real conditions. The Applied Skills DP-3028 and DP-3029 are free on the Microsoft side and therefore at no extra cost. Everything is delivered on-site or remotely depending on your choice, with 30 days of post-training follow-up by email.
WHAT ARE THE PREREQUISITES TO START THE PATH?
The path starts with the fundamentals (DP-900) and therefore does not require any prior data knowledge. However, SQL basics and familiarity with Power BI are useful for the more technical modules DP-800, DP-3028 and DP-3029. If you lack these prerequisites, we can add a preliminary SQL and Power BI introduction beforehand — feel free to contact us to discuss it.
REMOTE OR ON-SITE? HOW DO THE SESSIONS TAKE PLACE?
Both formats are possible, including a hybrid mix from one module to another. On-site training can take place directly at your premises, and remote sessions can be recorded on request so that you can review key passages. Each session has between 1 and 3 participants maximum, with around 60% of the time devoted to hands-on practice in real Microsoft Fabric and Power BI environments. You leave each module with concrete deliverables (datasets, semantic models, Fabric pipelines, Power BI reports) directly reusable in your professional context.
WHICH JOB DOES THIS PATH LEAD TO?
This path prepares you for the roles of Azure data engineer, Microsoft Fabric data analyst, BI developer, lead data engineer and Power Platform consultant specialised in data. The opportunities span data-focused IT services companies, the data departments of large enterprises and scale-ups that are industrialising their data pipeline on Microsoft Fabric, Synapse and Power BI.
WHAT IS THE MARKET VALUE OF THE CERTIFICATIONS OBTAINED?
At the end of the path, you obtain two globally recognised Microsoft certifications (DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals and DP-800 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst), plus the Applied Skills DP-3028 and DP-3029 on Microsoft Fabric, which appear directly on your Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn profile. It is currently the most sought-after combination for data roles in the Microsoft ecosystem, and it clearly sets you apart from profiles that only hold a general certification such as DP-900 alone.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE WITH THE AI AZURE PATH — AI ENGINEER?
The Data Azure path trains you in collecting, transforming, storing and delivering data on Azure (data engineering, BI, Fabric). The AI Azure path, on the other hand, trains you to design AI solutions on that data (models, Azure cognitive services, generative AI, vision). The two are complementary: Data builds the pipeline and the reports, AI adds intelligence on top of the data. Depending on your target role (data production vs AI value creation), one will be more relevant than the other — we help you choose during the preliminary interview.