Validates skills in building Microsoft Fabric pipelines, including ingestion and transformation with PySpark, SQL and KQL, and monitoring.
A good DP-700 course covers implementing and managing Fabric data engineering solutions, from ingestion and transformation to real-time intelligence, security and monitoring, with hands-on work in Fabric. We compared the main options on coverage, labs, format and price.
Most people should start with Microsoft's free DP-700 learning paths and labs, which follow the official syllabus. Add Phillip Burton's Udemy course if you learn better from video, and choose the Whizlabs specialization on Coursera for guided projects.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Implement data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric (DP-700T00) | Free official course | Interactive | Free |
 Microsoft DP-700 prep: Fabric Data Engineer Associate | Video lessons | Video | $80 |
 Exam Prep DP-700: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate | Guided projects | Video | $49/month |
The official learning paths for DP-700, covering ingestion, transformation, real-time intelligence, security and monitoring, with Fabric labs. Training partners also run it as an instructor-led class.
Great fit if you want the official syllabus at no cost
Poor fit if you learn best from video; choose Phillip Burton
About 17 hours of video across the three DP-700 skill areas, with demos. Phillip Burton updated it in September 2026, so it follows the current skills outline.
Great fit if you want structured video coverage
Poor fit if you want official labs; use Microsoft's learning paths
Whizlabs' three-course specialization, about 36 hours in total, with video lessons, quizzes and hands-on projects aligned to the DP-700 objectives. Plan for about 2 months at 10 hours a week.
Great fit if you already pay for Coursera and want projects
Poor fit if you want a one-time purchase; choose Burton's Udemy course
For most people, Microsoft's free DP-700 learning paths and labs. Add Phillip Burton's Udemy course if you want video.
Yes. Microsoft's learning paths and labs cover the official syllabus for free, and the free practice assessment checks your level. Many candidates add a paid practice test.
Burton's video course is about 17 hours, and the Whizlabs specialization runs about 2 months at 10 hours a week. Plan for about 90 hours of preparation in total.
Yes. Microsoft's labs need a Fabric trial or capacity in your own tenant.