This specialization is for IT professionals who wish to master the basics of cloud database concepts, gain basic skills in cloud data services, as well as a foundation in Microsoft Azure cloud data services. You will be able to pass the DP900 exam by taking five courses. This program prepares you for Data Analyst, Data Engineer, and Database Administrator positions. This course will cover the responsibilities, tasks, as well as the roles in the data world. You'll learn about relational data offerings, how to provision and deploy relational databases, as well as querying relational information through cloud data solutions using Microsoft Azure. Non-relational data options, provisioning and deploying non-relational database, and nonrelational data storages will be covered. You'll also learn about the various processing options for building data analytics solutions with Microsoft Azure. Learn about Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Databricks and what Power BI is. You'll also learn how the building blocks of Power BI work together. This specialization will prepare for the DP900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals exam. After completing the Specialization, you'll be eligible for a discount on the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Certification Exam. This discount can be used at Pearson Vue (Microsoft's proctor exam website). Limited discount vouchers are available on first-come-first-serve basis. The offer may be ended by Microsoft and Coursera at any time.