Microsoft is preparing to add an Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate certification to its portfolio, which will be available in mid-April. Candidates for the Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate certification should know about designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-scale data analytics solutions.
This role involves performing advanced data analytics at scale, like cleaning and transforming data, designing and building enterprise data models, incorporating advanced analytics capabilities, integrating with IT infrastructure, and following development, lifecycle practices. These professionals assist in gathering enterprise-level requirements for data analytics solutions such as Azure and Microsoft Power BI. They also guide data governance and configuration settings for Power BI administration, as well as monitor data usage and optimize data analytics solutions.
Candidates applying for this certification should have advanced Power BI skills, such as managing data repositories and data processing in the cloud and on-premises, as well as experience with Power Query and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). They should also be skilled to consume data from Azure Synapse Analytics and have prior experience querying relational databases, analyzing data using Transact-SQL (T-SQL), and visualizing data.
Exam DP-500: Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Azure, which will be available in April 2022, is required for professionals interested in earning this new certification.
Ways to prepare for the examination
- Exam DP-500 (beta) skills should be reviewed, as well as specifics and key topics covered on the exam.
- Examine the best content for Azure data fundamentals and Microsoft Power BI data analysts.
