Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate
Retired March 31, 2025: Microsoft discontinued this certification and its renewal assessment. It covered data storage, processing, and security using Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and related services. Existing certifications remain valid until their expiration date.
What you'll prove
- Design and implement data storage solutions using Azure Data Lake and Blob Storage
- Build data processing pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines
- Implement analytical solutions using Azure Synapse Analytics and Databricks
- Optimize data pipelines for performance and cost
- Implement data security including encryption, access controls, and auditing
- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance
- Implement streaming data solutions using Azure Event Hubs and Stream Analytics
Frequently asked
Is the Microsoft DP-203 certification retired?
Yes. Microsoft retired the Azure Data Engineer Associate certification and its renewal assessment on March 31, 2025. The exam can no longer be taken and existing certifications remain valid only until their expiration date.
What should I take instead of DP-203?
Microsoft has not named a successor on the DP-203 page. Industry reporting points to the Fabric-focused DP-700 Data Engineer Associate as the practical replacement, and DP-900 Azure Data Fundamentals remains the entry point for Azure data skills.
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