Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Not sure where to start? With options like PL-300, DP-600, DP-700, DP-800, and DP-900, it is easy to feel stuck before you even begin.
In this session, we will break down each exam and the role it maps to, from Power BI Data Analyst to Fabric Analytics Engineer, Fabric Data Engineer, and SQL AI Developer. You will get a clear sense of what each exam covers, how they differ, and which one fits your background, interests, and goals.
We will also share practical tips on how to choose your path with confidence so you can avoid spending time on the wrong thing and focus on what actually moves you forward. By the end, you will know exactly where to start and what to do next.
🔗 Register for Data Days: https://aka.ms/datadays
📍 This session is a part of a series. Learn more here: https://aka.ms/datadayslive/cert-y
#MSFTReactor #learnconnectbuild #DataDays #GetCertified
Chapter markers:
0:00 Introduction and housekeeping
0:58 Speakers introduction
2:00 Data Days overview and resources
3:10 Fabric community and contests
4:06 Power BI Data Viz World Championship
4:53 User panels
6:34 Moderator introductions
7:12 Agenda overview
8:14 Microsoft certifications explained
9:45 DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals
11:30 Role-based certifications overview
12:46 PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst
15:07 DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer
19:07 DP-700: Fabric Data Engineer
23:46 DP-800: SQL AI Developer Associate
29:05 Q&A: Experience requirements
30:28 Q&A: Overlap between exams
32:28 Q&A: Job roles for DP-800
33:36 Q&A: Exam resources and strategy
35:10 Deciding which exam is right for you
36:18 Additional sessions and closing resources
37:54 Q&A: Deep dive into exam content and recommendations
42:33 Q&A: Study groups
44:24 Q&A: Why get certified?
47:11 Q&A: Exam format and structure
48:36 Q&A: Exam order recommendations
50:11 Closing remarks
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Not sure where to start? With options like PL-300, DP-600, DP-700, DP-800, and DP-900, it is easy to feel stuck before you even begin.
In this session, we will break down each exam and the role it maps to, from Power BI Data Analyst to Fabric Analytics Engineer, Fabric Data Engineer, and SQL AI Developer. You will get a clear sense of what each exam covers, how they differ, and which one fits your background, interests, and goals.
We will also share practical tips on how to choose your path with confidence so you can avoid spending time on the wrong thing and focus on what actually moves you forward. By the end, you will know exactly where to start and what to do next.
🔗 Register for Data Days: https://aka.ms/datadays
📍 This session is a part of a series. Learn more here: https://aka.ms/datadayslive/cert-y
#MSFTReactor #learnconnectbuild #DataDays #GetCertified
Chapter markers:
0:00 Introduction and housekeeping
0:58 Speakers introduction
2:00 Data Days overview and resources
3:10 Fabric community and contests
4:06 Power BI Data Viz World Championship
4:53 User panels
6:34 Moderator introductions
7:12 Agenda overview
8:14 Microsoft certifications explained
9:45 DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals
11:30 Role-based certifications overview
12:46 PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst
15:07 DP-600: Fabric Analytics Engineer
19:07 DP-700: Fabric Data Engineer
23:46 DP-800: SQL AI Developer Associate
29:05 Q&A: Experience requirements
30:28 Q&A: Overlap between exams
32:28 Q&A: Job roles for DP-800
33:36 Q&A: Exam resources and strategy
35:10 Deciding which exam is right for you
36:18 Additional sessions and closing resources
37:54 Q&A: Deep dive into exam content and recommendations
42:33 Q&A: Study groups
44:24 Q&A: Why get certified?
47:11 Q&A: Exam format and structure
48:36 Q&A: Exam order recommendations
50:11 Closing remarks
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