What is the DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure course? Is it still worth it for data engineers?
The DP-203 course is designed for data engineers to master designing and implementing data solutions using Azure data tools. Even though the DP-203 certification exam is retired, the skills in data storage, data processing, and managing Azure data workloads remain valuable for anyone working as an Azure data engineer or with Azure data platforms.
What certification has replaced the Microsoft DP-203 exam for Azure data engineers?
The Microsoft DP-203 exam has been replaced by the DP-700 certification, focused on Microsoft Fabric. Data engineers seeking a current certification should pursue DP-700, which is aligned with the latest evolution of Azure data engineering and analytics solutions.
Will this course help me design and manage real-world Azure data pipelines for enterprise projects?
Absolutely. DP-203 equips you to build robust data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, manage data processing with Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Databricks, and handle streaming data using Azure Stream Analytics. These are core skills for enterprise Azure data engineers.
Is there a certification path after taking this course, now that the DP-203 exam is retired?
Currently, there’s no active certification for the DP-203 exam, but data engineers can pursue the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate via the new DP-700 exam. The DP-203 course knowledge prepares you for the transition to new certification paths as Microsoft continues to evolve the Azure data engineer track.