Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric

The DP-700 certification validates expertise in implementing data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric. It covers designing data loading patterns, implementing and managing analytics solutions, ingesting and transforming batch and streaming data, orchestrating pipelines and notebooks, configuring security and governance, and monitoring and optimizing Fabric analytics solutions.

This certification is designed for data engineers who build and maintain enterprise-scale data engineering solutions in Microsoft Fabric. Candidates should have experience with data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration using SQL, PySpark, and Kusto Query Language (KQL), along with knowledge of data architecture patterns and lifecycle management.

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 100 minutes (120 minutes if labs are included). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and hot area formats. Questions test your ability to design data loading patterns, create pipelines and notebooks, implement streaming solutions, and troubleshoot data engineering issues. Expect scenarios requiring PySpark, SQL, and KQL proficiency.

This exam requires practical data engineering experience in Fabric. Candidates who know only traditional ETL tools or Azure Data Factory without Fabric-specific knowledge often struggle with the platform's unique data engineering patterns.

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. The certification is valid for 1 year with a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.