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In this article, we’ll have a look at the topics that you need to study for Microsoft’s DP-700 “Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric” exam. If you want to learn using a video course, click here for our DP-700 “Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric” video course. Configure Microsoft Fabric workspace settings Implement READ MORE

In this post, we’ll dive into Microsoft’s newest certification exam, DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric, as discussed in my recent video. This exam was announced in September 2024 during the European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference and is now Generally Available. Let’s explore what this certification is all about and how it compares READ MORE

Very occasionally, Tableau updates the requirements of its exams. The Tableau Certified Data Analyst exam was updated a few weeks ago. (However, please note that the more Fundamental exam, the Tableau Desktop Specialist exam, is currently unchanged.) It is now testing on Tableau 2024.2 (previously it was testing on Tableau 2022), and has 10 additional READ MORE

The Retirement of the PL-100 exam The PL-100 exam is the second of Microsoft’s certifications regarding the Power Platform. So the first one is the PL-900, which looks at the fundamentals, what is able to be done. The PL-100 actually allows you to do them. The PL-100 is for you if you want to create READ MORE

In our previous posts, we looked at what Microsoft Applied Skills are, and some Frequently Asked Questions about them. So what do people think about these Skills? Nick Doelman is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP), and until recently has been working in Microsoft. In Episode 21 of the Power Platform Boost Podcast, Nick was READ MORE

In November 2023, Microsoft held Microsoft Ignite, and held several sessions on Microsoft Applied Skills and certifications more generally. Here are some of the Frequency Asked Questions about Microsoft Applied Skills, including information as answered by the Microsoft panel. What Microsoft Applied Skills are available? Please see my other blog on this subject. How do READ MORE

In October 2023, Microsoft launched its new credential, the Microsoft Applied Skills. Here is the current list of credentials and those coming soon: The following credentials have been retired and are no longer available: How can I learn the skills needed for the Microsoft Applied Skills? I Do Data has courses for several of the READ MORE