New Microsoft Certified: Azure Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification

LibertyMunson

Microsoft

Mar 10, 2026

Data engineers, prove your Azure Databricks skills with the new Exam DP-750 (beta).

As a data engineer, you understand that AI performance depends directly on the quality of its data. If the data isn’t clean, well-managed, and accessible at scale, even the most sophisticated AI models won’t perform as expected. Introducing the Microsoft Certified: Azure Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification, designed to prove that you have the skills required to build and operate reliable data systems by using Azure Databricks. To earn the Certification, you need to pass Exam DP-750: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Azure Databricks, currently in beta.

Is this Certification right for you?

This Certification offers you the opportunity to prove your skills and validate your expertise in the following areas:

Core technical skills

Ingesting, transforming, and modeling data using SQL and Python
Building production data pipelines on Azure Databricks
Implementing software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices with Git-based workflows
Integrating Azure Databricks with key Microsoft services, such as Azure Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Monitor, Azure Key Vault, and Microsoft Entra ID

Governance and security

Securing and governing data with Unity Catalog and Microsoft Purview
Applying workspace, cluster, and data-level security best practices

Performance and reliability

Optimizing compute, caching, partitioning, and Delta Lake design patterns
Troubleshooting and resolving issues with jobs and pipelines
Managing workloads across development, staging, and production

For engineers already familiar with Azure Databricks, this Certification bridges the gap between general Azure Databricks skills and the Azure‑specific architecture, security, and operational patterns that employers increasingly expect.

Ready to prove your skills? The first 300 candidates can save 80%

Take advantage of the discounted beta exam offer. The first 300 people who take Exam DP-750 (beta) on or before April 2, 2026, can get 80% off.

To receive the discount, when you register for the exam and are prompted for payment, use code DP750Deltona. This is not a private access code. The seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. As noted, you must take the exam on or before April 2, 2026. Please note that this discount is not available in Turkey, Pakistan, India, or China.

How to prepare

Get ready to take Exam DP-750 (beta):

Review the Exam DP-750 (beta) exam page for details. The Exam DP-750 study guide explores key topics covered in the exam.
Work through the Plan on Microsoft Learn: Get Exam‑Ready for DP‑750: Azure Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification.
Need other preparation ideas? Check out Just How Does One Prepare for Beta Exams?
You can take Certification exams online, from your home or office. Learn what to expect in Online proctored exams: What to expect and how to prepare.
Interested in unlocking more Azure Databricks expertise? Grow your skills and take the next step by exploring Databricks credentials and show what you can do with Azure Databricks.

Ready to get started?

Remember, only the first 300 candidates can get 80% Exam DP-750 (beta) with code DP750Deltona on or before April 2, 2026.

Beta exam rescoring begins when the exam goes live, with final results released approximately 10 days later. For more details, read Creating high-quality exams: The path from beta to live.

Stay tuned for general availability of this Certification in early May 2026.

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