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Data Fundamentals

This course explores core data concepts and their implementation in Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, offering globally recognized certification and preparing you for careers such as Software Developer, Data Engineer, or Data Architect, ideal for those interested in Microsoft solutions and organizational change implementation.

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Course overview

Identify and describe core data concepts and how this technology is implemented through cloud data solutions with Microsoft Azure. Topics will include relational, non-relational, big data, and analytics.

What will I do?

Identify and describe core data concepts and how this technology is implemented through cloud data solutions with Microsoft Azure. Topics will include relational, non-relational, big data and analytics. This is a Globally recognised and industry-endorsed Microsoft Certification.

What’s next?

You can progress towards additional Microsoft qualifications to improve your understanding of industry-recognised qualifications. This course may lead to careers in the following areas:

Software Developer
Data Engineer
Data Architect

Is it for me?

You need to have an interest in Microsoft solutions and desire to implement change within your organisation.

Entry requirements

You must be aged 19+ and employed.

You need to be employed to access this course. You can discuss further career opportunities with our Digital Coach following successful completion of the respective programme.

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Course highlights

We work with Microsoft to deliver these qualifications and cover the following areas:

Show foundational knowledge of cloud data services
Explain concepts of relational and non-relational data
Identify components of a modern data warehouse
Explore provisioning and deploying relational database services

How will my progress be monitored?

You will be allocated to a specialist Digital Coach to review progress.

You will complete the modular Learning Paths to assess your performance.

You will attempt the Pre-Assessment activity online via MeasureUp (Microsoft’s official practice test website) to ensure you are ready to take the final exam.

All assessments will take place online with the final exam being monitored by a member of staff.

How much will I have to study each week?

A minimum of 5-6 study hours per week will be required to complete the course within 6 weeks.
Individual students working in the IT industry may have enhanced subject knowledge and we can arrange for their exam to take place within 2-3 weeks.

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