☁️ Professional Azure Data Analytics Training and Big Data Certification Prep

Course Outline

Module 1: Azure Big Data Ecosystem and Architecture Fundamentals

ü  The Modern Data Warehouse architecture on Azure

ü  Overview of core Azure data analytics services (Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks)

ü  Choosing the right Azure service for different data workloads

ü  Infrastructure as Code (IaC) basics for Azure deployment

ü  Practical Session: Provisioning and Configuring Core Azure Data Services

Module 2: Scalable Storage with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

ü  Key features of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2)

ü  Data organization with Hierarchical Namespace and file formats (Parquet, Delta Lake)

ü  Security model for ADLS Gen2 (Access Control Lists)

ü  Data ingestion security and access patterns

ü  Practical Session: Implementing the Bronze, Silver, Gold Layering in ADLS Gen2

Module 3: Data Ingestion and Transformation with Azure Data Factory

ü  Creating and managing Data Factory pipelines and linked services

ü  Implementing ETL/ELT processes using Copy Data Activity

ü  Utilizing Data Flow for code-free data transformations

ü  Scheduling and monitoring ADF runs for automated data flows

ü  Practical Session: Building a Data Ingestion Pipeline using Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Module 4: Enterprise Data Warehousing with Azure Synapse Analytics

ü  Dedicated SQL Pools vs. Serverless SQL Pools in Synapse

ü  Distributed table design and indexing strategies for performance

ü  Synapse Spark integration and notebooks

ü  Synapse Studio workspace management and security

ü  Practical Session: Loading and Querying Data in a Dedicated SQL Pool

Module 5: Azure Databricks and Apache Spark for Big Data Training

ü  Introduction to Azure Databricks architecture and clusters

ü  Writing and optimizing code using PySpark and Spark SQL

ü  Working with the Delta Lake open source storage layer

ü  Integration between Databricks and Azure Data Lake

ü  Practical Session: Building a Data Transformation Job using PySpark in Databricks

Module 6: Stream Processing and Real-Time Analytics with Azure

ü  Introduction to Azure Event Hubs and Azure IoT Hub

ü  Real-time data analytics using Azure Stream Analytics

ü  Processing and visualizing streaming data for immediate insights

ü  Lambda and Kappa architecture principles

ü  Practical Session: Setting up a Stream Analytics Job to Analyze Live Data

Module 7: Security and Governance in Azure Data Analytics

ü  Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Azure services

ü  Network security: Virtual Networks (VNet) and Private Endpoints

ü  Data encryption at rest and in transit

ü  Introduction to Azure Purview for data governance

ü  Practical Session: Configuring Azure RBAC for Data Lake and Synapse Access

Module 8: Performance Optimization and Cost Management

ü  Scaling strategies for Azure Synapse and Databricks clusters

ü  Optimizing Spark cluster configurations and memory allocation

ü  Strategies for cost control in Azure (pausing resources, scaling down)

ü  Monitoring and logging with Azure Monitor

ü  Practical Session: Tuning a Slow-Running Spark Job for Performance Improvement

Module 9: Data Visualization and Power BI Integration

ü  Connecting Power BI to Azure Synapse and ADLS

ü  Utilizing DirectQuery vs. Import Mode for large datasets

ü  Building effective dashboards and reports for business users

ü  Data sharing and collaboration in Power BI Service

ü  Practical Session: Creating a Power BI Dashboard Connected to Azure Synapse

Module 10: Azure Big Data Certification Preparation and Review

ü  Detailed review of key concepts aligned with DP-203/DP-500 exams

ü  Sample questions and scenario analysis

ü  Exam strategy and resource guidance for certification

ü  Q&A session with the instructor on advanced Azure topics

ü  Practical Session: End-of-Course Comprehensive Practice Exam/Assessment

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP) and Azure Data Engineers/Architects who hold the Azure Big Data Certification (DP-203 or equivalent). They possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in implementing large-scale cloud data analytics solutions and have direct, hands-on experience with the entire Azure Big Data stack, ensuring industry-relevant and up-to-date azure analytics training.

Quality Statement

We are committed to delivering a superior Azure Data Analytics Training Course that is highly practical, aligned with Azure Big Data Certification objectives, and focused on real-world architecture. Our program guarantees participants gain the technical mastery required to efficiently engineer, deploy, and manage cutting-edge Azure Big Data solutions.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

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Payment Options

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1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
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Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

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