Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty | Exam DP-420

Overview

At Firebrand, we were awarded the Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data & AI (Azure) badge in recognition of our expertise in delivering quality solutions in this specialised business area.

On this accelerated Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty course, you’ll learn how to design and implement data models and data distribution, load data into an Azure Cosmos DB database, and optimise and maintain the solution.

In just 3 days, you’ll build knowledge on designing, implementing and monitoring solutions that consider security, availability, resilience, and performance requirements. You’ll also learn to:

Create applications using the SQL API and SDK for Azure Cosmos DB
Write efficient queries, create indexing policies, manage and provisioned resources, and perform common operations with the SDK
Interpret JSON, read C# or Java code, and use PowerShell

At the end of this course, you’ll sit Exam DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB and achieve your certification. As a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning and through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOCs), learn from Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs), and train in a distraction-free environment.

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Course DP-420T00: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

Module 1: Get started with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 2: Plan and implement Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 3: Connect to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with the SDK
Module 4: Access and manage data with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDKs
Module 5: Execute queries in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 6: Define and implement an indexing strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 7: Integrate Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with Azure services
Module 8: Implement a data modeling and partitioning strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 9: Design and implement a replication strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 10: Optimize query and operation performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Module 11: Monitor and troubleshoot an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL solution
Module 12: Manage an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL solution using DevOps practices
Module 13: Create server-side programming constructs in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by the Certification Guarantee:

Exam DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

Exam code: DP-420
Language: English
Domains:

Design and implement data models (35–40%)
Design and implement data distribution (5–10%)
Integrate an Azure Cosmos DB solution (5–10%)
Optimise an Azure Cosmos DB solution (15–20%)
Maintain an Azure Cosmos DB solution (25–30%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have experience in writing in an Azure-supported language at the intermediate level (C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java), as well as knowledge and skills in:

Microsoft Azure and ability to navigate the Azure portal (AZ-900 equivalent)
Writing code to connect and perform operations on a SQL or NoSQL database product (SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra or similar)

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"It's the best way to learn without any distraction. Training, eat, sleep, shower."
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"When learning with Firebrand, everything is taken care of for you. This allows you to pour everything into absorbing and understanding your course content amongst peers."
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"Perfect instructor with much knowledge and the ability to bring it to the people. Thank you. The topic is huge but I would have expected a little bit more working together in the system."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	21/2/2024 (Wednesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	26/6/2024 (Wednesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	7/8/2024 (Wednesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	18/9/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	30/10/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	11/12/2024 (Wednesday)	Open	Nationwide

Microsoft - Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty | Exam DP-420