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DP-900Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900 earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals credential — a beginner-level certification proving foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they map to Azure data services (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Synapse and Microsoft Fabric, Power BI). No coding or prior cloud experience is required.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the DP-900 exam.
- Passing score
- 700 / 1000
- Format & length
- ~40–60 questions · 45 minutes (no labs)
- Voucher cost
- ~$99 USD
- Prerequisites
- None
- Validity
- Does not expire (Fundamentals certification)
Exam facts sourced from the official Microsoft certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
What’s tested
Key topics on the DP-900 exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official DP-900 exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Core Data Concepts
- Relational Data on Azure
- Non-Relational Data on Azure
- Analytics Workloads on Azure
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Beginners entering data and cloud careers — students, career-changers, and non-technical stakeholders — and a common first step for aspiring data engineers, DBAs, and analysts.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
A low-cost ($99), never-expiring on-ramp to the entire Azure data ecosystem, and one of the highest-ROI first-cert choices. It is current with Microsoft Fabric.
Sample question
What a DP-900 question looks like.
A retail company stores customer records in a table where every row has the same fixed set of typed columns, such as customer ID, name, and signup date. How is this kind of data best described?
See the answer & explanation
Correct: A. Structured data
Why: Data that conforms to a rigid, predefined schema of rows and columns with consistent data types is structured data, the model used by relational tables.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
70 questions covering every objective on the official DP-900 exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking DP-900 unlocks every other Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
DP-900 articles & study guides
DP-900 Study Guide 2026: Pass Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900 is Microsoft's beginner data cert — $99, no coding, and it never expires. Here's the exam structure, the four skills-measured domains, the highest-yield topics, and a one-week study plan.
Is DP-900 Worth It in 2026? Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900 is $99, never expires, and needs no coding — but is Azure Data Fundamentals actually worth your time? Here's the honest value case, who benefits, and who should skip it.
How to Study for an IT Certification (and Actually Pass): A Practical 2026 Playbook
Most certification advice is about books. The hard part is the schedule, the focus, and the test-day mental game. Here's the system that's worked across CompTIA, Cisco, ISC2, and AWS.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about DP-900
What is the DP-900 exam?
DP-900 earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals credential — a beginner-level certification proving foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they map to Azure data services (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Synapse and Microsoft Fabric, Power BI). No coding or prior cloud experience is required.
How many questions are on the DP-900 exam, and how long is it?
~40–60 questions · 45 minutes (no labs)
What is the passing score for the DP-900 exam?
700 / 1000
How much does the DP-900 exam cost?
~$99 USD
Are there prerequisites for the DP-900 exam?
None
How long is the DP-900 certification valid?
Does not expire (Fundamentals certification)
How many questions does the DP-900 bank have?
70 questions, organized into 4 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the DP-900 content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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