A complete Azure Data Engineer syllabus covers SQL, Python, data warehousing, ETL/ELT, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Databricks with PySpark and Delta Lake, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. The course runs about two to three months, includes hands-on projects, and prepares you for DP-700 โ the exam that replaced the retired DP-203. This Azure Data Engineer Syllabus guide explains each part in simple steps.
๐ On this page ยท 10 sections

Why read the syllabus first?
Learning order
Shows what you learn and in what sequence.
Tools covered
Confirms Data Factory, Databricks and Fabric are all included.
Up to date?
Must target DP-700 and Microsoft Fabric, not the retired DP-203.
Projects
Real projects are what you show in interviews. This point matters for anyone looking at Azure Data Engineer Syllabus.
Syllabus overview: 5 layers
SQL, Python, Azure
Warehousing, ETL
ADF, ADLS, Databricks
Fabric + Power BI
Projects + DP-700
Modules 1โ5: Foundations and data concepts
1 ยท Azure & cloud fundamentals
IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, portal, subscriptions, resource groups, regions, storage, Entra ID, cost management.
2 ยท SQL for data engineering
Joins, aggregations, window functions, CTEs, stored procedures, indexing and query tuning (T-SQL).
3 ยท Python for data engineers
Data types, functions, files, JSON, APIs, pandas and an introduction to PySpark.
4 ยท Data warehousing & modelling
OLTP vs OLAP, fact and dimension tables, star/snowflake schema, SCD, lakehouse.
5 ยท ETL and ELT
When to use each, full vs incremental loads, CDC, safe re-runs, error handling. Keep this in mind when you plan for Azure Data Engineer Syllabus.
Modules 6โ9: Core Azure data services
6 ยท Azure Data Factory
Pipelines, activities, linked services, datasets, Copy activity, Mapping Data Flows, triggers, integration runtimes, parameters, monitoring.
7 ยท ADLS Gen2
Hierarchical namespace, access tiers, RBAC and ACLs, Bronze/Silver/Gold folders, CSV, Parquet and Delta.
8 ยท Databricks, Spark & Delta Lake
Clusters, notebooks, PySpark DataFrames, partitions and shuffles, tuning, Delta MERGE and time travel, jobs.
9 ยท Azure Synapse Analytics
Serverless and dedicated SQL pools, Spark pools, pipelines and Power BI integration.
Modules 10โ11: Microsoft Fabric and Power BI
๐งต 10 ยท Microsoft Fabric
๐ 11 ยท Power BI for data engineers
โข Semantic models and relationships
โข Connecting to Synapse and Fabric
โข Import vs DirectQuery vs Direct Lake
โข Basic report building
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Book a free demoReal-time projects you will build
Batch pipeline
Source โ ADLS Gen2 โ Databricks โ warehouse, scheduled with ADF.
Medallion lakehouse
Bronze, Silver and Gold layers with Delta Lake.
Streaming pipeline
Real-time data with Fabric or Spark Structured Streaming.
End-to-end Fabric
From ingestion to a Power BI report in one platform.
Your interview project
One full project you can explain confidently in five minutes.
Certification preparation
โข DP-203 retired on 31 March 2025 โ donโt study for it.
โข DP-700 (Fabric Data Engineer Associate) is the main goal.
โข AZ-900 and DP-900 are optional starting points.
โข DP-600 is an optional next step for analytics engineering.
Check the latest exam guide on Microsoft Learn.
Who is this syllabus for?
Beginners
Spend extra time on SQL and Python before Azure tools.
Freshers
Add more projects and interview practice.
Working professionals
Weekend or evening batches; map your SQL/ETL skills to Azure and Fabric.
Skills you will have after the course
See this syllabus as a live course Our follows this order with live labs, projects and placement support. Or follow the on your own. Our course covers Azure Data Engineer Syllabus end to end.
Azure Data Engineer Training in HyderabadKey takeaways: Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad
โข Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad is easier to learn when you follow the steps in this guide in order.
โข Practise every part of Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad in a real Azure subscription, not only in theory.
โข Most interview questions on Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad check whether you can explain a real example you built.
โข Come back to this Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad guide when Azure releases new features โ we keep it updated.
โข Our trainers teach Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad with live labs, reviewed projects and mock interviews.
Frequently asked questions
Is DP-203 still available?
No. DP-203 retired on 31 March 2025. Target DP-700 (Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate) instead.
How long is the Azure Data Engineer course?
About two to three months of regular classes plus hands-on practice.
Do I need coding knowledge before joining?
No. The syllabus starts with SQL and Python basics.
Does the syllabus include Microsoft Fabric?
Yes. Fabric is covered along with Data Factory, Databricks and Synapse.
Are real projects included?
Yes โ batch, lakehouse, streaming and end-to-end Fabric projects.
Where can I learn Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad?
You can learn Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in our live classroom batches near JNTU/KPHB or in live online batches with Azure Trainings. Book a free demo class to see how we teach before you join.
Is this Azure Data Engineer Syllabus guide updated for 2026?
Yes. This Azure Data Engineer Syllabus guide is reviewed by our trainers and was last updated in October 2026.
Based on what we teach in our batches and see in real projects. Last updated 11 October 2026. We review this Azure Data Engineer Syllabus guide regularly. Spotted something outdated? Tell us on WhatsApp.