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WSQ - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

WSQ - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Embark on a journey into the world of cloud data management with our Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals course. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to manage data effectively on the Microsoft Azure platform. You'll explore the core concepts of Azure data services, diving deep into Azure databases, big data, and analytics solutions

In our course, you'll get hands-on experience using Microsoft Azure's advanced data services, enabling you to implement practical solutions to real-world problems. We provide a comprehensive understanding of data processing and data analytics using Microsoft Azure. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career in the rapidly growing field of cloud data management

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, learners will be to Implement data management processes and systems to map data sources, processes and relationships, and transform and process multiple streams of data

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

Identify relevant data sources and propose methods to process data considering data specifications and requirements.
Operate data warehouse systems and create supporting documentation while utilizing tools for data analysis and mapping.
Utilize data systems to transform data, considering trade-offs between data access and resource utilization.
Process multiple streams of data, applying analysis and transformation techniques for improved data quality.

Course Brochure

Download WSQ - Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Brochure

Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Data Engineering ICT-DIT-3005-1.1 TSC under ICT Skills Framework

Certification

Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Infotech.
OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.
External Certification - The participant will be able to attempt the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP900) exam after attending this course. Upon passing the exam, you will receive the Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP900) accreditation.

Microsoft Learning Partner

We are Authorised Microsoft Learning Partner (Org ID: 5238476). To get the official Microsoft certification, please register your certification exam at Pearson Vue Test Center.

Certification Exam at Pearson Vue

We are Authorised Pearson Vue Testing Center. Once you have prepared for the exam, you can register for the certification here. The course fee does not include the certification exam fee.

You can purchase the exam voucher (one of the lowest prices in Singapore) at Microsoft Fundamental Certification Exam Voucher.

WSQ Funding

WSQ funding is only applicable to Singaporeans and PR. Subject to eligibility, the funding support is subjected to funding caps.

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Baseline	MCES / SME
$800	$72.00	$472.00	$312.00

Baseline: Singaporean/PR age 21 and above
MCES(Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy): S'porean age 40 & above

Upon registration, we will advise further on how to tap on the WSQ Training Subsidy.

You can pay the nett fee (after the WSQ training subsidy) by the following :

SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

PSEA

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their PSEA funds to offset course fee payable after funding.

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility for this course, Visit SkillsFuture (course code: TGS-2023036641)

Scroll down to “Keyword Tags” to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.

Course Code: TGS-2023036641

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom

Course Details

Topic 1: Explore Core Data Concepts

Data formats
File storage
Transactional data processing
Analytical data processing
Data roles and services
Job roles in the world of data
Data services

Topic 2: Explore Relational Data in Azure

Overview of relational data
Normalization
Explore SQL
Describe database objects
Explore relational database services in Azure
Azure SQL services and capabilities
Azure services for open-source databases

Topic 3: Explore Non-Relational Data in Azure

Azure blob storage
Azure DataLake Storage Gen2
Azure Files
Azure Tables
Azure Cosmos DB

Topic 4: Explore Data Analytics in Azure

Large-scale data warehousing
Data ingestion pipelines
Analytical data stores
Fundamentals of real-time analytics
Batch and stream processing
Common elements of stream processing architecture
Azure Stream Analytics
Apache Spark on Microsoft Azure
Overview of Data visualization
Power BI tools and workflow
Overview of data modeling

Final Assessment

Written Assessment - Short Answer Questions (WA-SAQ)
Practical Performance (PP)

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions with minimum Computer Literacy Level 2 based on ICAS Computer Skills Assessment Framework
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Year Group : 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Software:

You need to sign up a Azure account (Credit Card is required).

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity.

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee

Employer Sponsored Trainee

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.

Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.
Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

SkillsFuture Credit:

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

PSEA:

To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.
And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA.
Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding:

$4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

SFEC:

If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

SkillsFuture Level-Up Program

The SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme provides greater structural support for mid-career Singaporeans aged 40 years and above to pursue a substantive skills reboot and stay relevant in a changing economy. For more information, visit SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

Data Engineer on Azure
Azure Database Administrator
Data Scientist (using Azure tools)
Business Intelligence Developer on Azure
Azure Data Solutions Architect
Data Analytics Specialist on Azure
Database Developer (migrating to Azure)
Big Data Specialist on Azure
Machine Learning Engineer (utilizing Azure data services)
Data Warehouse Architect on Azure
IT Professionals (seeking data specialization on Azure)
Cloud Data Consultant
ETL Developer on Azure
Azure Data Lake Specialist
Data Migration Specialist on Azure.

Trainers

Sanjiv Venkatram: Sanjiv i is an ACTA certified experienced leader with a proven track record in business / finance consulting and in developing i) business intelligence (BI) solutions ii) data analytics/analysis solutions and iii) IOT lead BI solutions. Sanjiv's goal through Prudentia Consulting, is to promote the simple joy and excitement of actively using the Microsoft Platform. He believes that the agility afforded by the Microsoft platform helps businesses get time back for deeper business thinking and to spend more time with their end customers

Sanjiv has rich experiences in diverse/complex high-tech businesses, turn around environments and strategic transformations. His functional expertise is in sales analytics, financial planning and analysis, engineering and program management. He has worked across discrete manufacturing, professional services and higher education verticals. He also has a working knowledge of equities portfolio management within the financial services domain.Sanjiv is the CEO of Prudentia Consulting, an organization committed to promoting the active usage of the Microsoft Platform. Prior to this, he has worked at Microsoft (US & APAC: 9.2 years), Cognizant Tech Solutions (3.3 years), Yazaki North America (8 years) and until recently at Oracle. Here are a few of his BI/analytics projects driven at scale: Built APAC wide BI dashboard using the Power BI umbrella tool set (Power BI online, Power BI desktop and Power Pivot) and a KPI lake (SQL DB), Helped develop key KPIs – identified key KPIs and helped land this in the DB, Developed a budget audit tool that captured budget inputs from a host of countries across the globe, Developed a business unit P&L reporting tool (functional architecture) in Business Objects for the world-wide financial planning and analysis team.

Alec Tan: Alec Tan is a ACTA certified trainer, He has a number of Comptia certifications. Since 2002, starting off from IT technical background to pre-sales, sales account manager, system integration, operate IT retail / repair shop business in Sim Lim Square 2008 ~ 2012, and back to IT industry employment, freelance IT Trainer till present.

Kishan Raaj: Kishan Raaj is a seasoned Data Science and SAP Program Manager with over 15 years of experience, currently leading all end-to-end training and projects for Data Science across Asia at LITHAN, Singapore. With expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and cloud technologies, he is well-versed in techniques such as regression, decision trees, clustering, and text mining. He has hands-on experience with tools like Python, R, Tableau, PowerBI, and Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio.
As an ACTA certified trainer, Kishan has designed and delivered comprehensive courses for SAP and Data Science programs, managing teams and training in multiple countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, China, India, and Vietnam. His background in SAP, particularly in S4/HANA and ABAP, combined with his expertise in machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow and Keras, positions him as a highly capable leader in technical education and project management across various industries.

Quah Chee Yong: Quah Chee Yong is a ACTA certified trainer. Quah Chee Yong Chee Yong is an experienced professional who has held various Technical, Operations and Commercial positions across several industriesA firm believer that AI can create a better world, he has equipped himself with the Knowledge and Skills in the fields of Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning and Cloud Deployment

He has a deep passion for training & facilitating and is currently a Singapore WSQ certified Adult Educator. He particularly enjoys the interactive engagements with his fellow trainers and learners

Peter Cheong : I am a ACLP certied trainer. Specialise In IT related knowlege and conduct IT Training which Include Microsoft Window Server Technology (Wintel) and Linux - Centos/Red Hat. Comptia ,ITIL , Motorola Solution Trunking System and Cisco Networking. I was worked in Motorola Solutions Conduct Motorola Astro 25 Trunking System For Police Force Malaysia (RMPnet),Taiwan Navy, Indonesia METRO POLDA (Police Force). After that I Join As IT Group Manager For W-Group which include 17 subsidiaries Companies in Real Estate Developer,Plantation, Building Management Services ,Contruction and also Fiber Opti Service Provider in Sabah,Malaysia.

Truman Ng: I am a ACLP certified trainer. With In-depth and diversified experiences from Project Management DevOps, Blockchain, Project Management, Education, IT and even Numerology, I am passionate to meet good people and generate new ideas, in pursuit of realization of better world!

Agus Salim : I am a professional with more than 10 years of experience in Project Management, IT Solutions Management, and Systems Integration both in waterfall and agile methodology. He started out his career as a Web Developer before moving on to Business Analyst/Project Manager. He has strong leadership and the capability of leading a team with a proven ability to deliver projects with tight timelines. Besides his experiences in managing projects, he has good knowledge in Cybersecurity and hands-on experience in Next Generation Firewall such as Check Point. During his free time, he likes to explore Cloud Technology, especially on Microsoft Azure.