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Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad

All 11 modules in the right learning order โ€” SQL, Python, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI โ€” plus the projects you build and DP-700 preparation.

โœ๏ธ Azure Trainings trainers โฑ 4 min read ๐Ÿ“… Updated 11 October 2026
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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.

Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad (2026): Modules and Projects โ€“ Azure Trainings
Before you join

Why read the syllabus first?

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Learning order

Shows what you learn and in what sequence.

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Tools covered

Confirms Data Factory, Databricks and Fabric are all included.

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Up to date?

Must target DP-700 and Microsoft Fabric, not the retired DP-203.

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Projects

Real projects are what you show in interviews. This point matters for anyone looking at Azure Data Engineer Syllabus.

Big picture

Syllabus overview: 5 layers

Layer 1 Foundations

SQL, Python, Azure

Layer 2 Data concepts

Warehousing, ETL

Layer 3 Core Azure

ADF, ADLS, Databricks

Layer 4 Modern platform

Fabric + Power BI

Layer 5 Job ready

Projects + DP-700

Modules 1โ€“5 ยท Foundations

Modules 1โ€“5: Foundations and data concepts

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1 ยท Azure & cloud fundamentals

IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, portal, subscriptions, resource groups, regions, storage, Entra ID, cost management.

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2 ยท SQL for data engineering

Joins, aggregations, window functions, CTEs, stored procedures, indexing and query tuning (T-SQL).

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3 ยท Python for data engineers

Data types, functions, files, JSON, APIs, pandas and an introduction to PySpark.

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4 ยท Data warehousing & modelling

OLTP vs OLAP, fact and dimension tables, star/snowflake schema, SCD, lakehouse.

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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 6โ€“9 ยท Core Azure

Modules 6โ€“9: Core Azure data services

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6 ยท Azure Data Factory

Pipelines, activities, linked services, datasets, Copy activity, Mapping Data Flows, triggers, integration runtimes, parameters, monitoring.

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7 ยท ADLS Gen2

Hierarchical namespace, access tiers, RBAC and ACLs, Bronze/Silver/Gold folders, CSV, Parquet and Delta.

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8 ยท Databricks, Spark & Delta Lake

Clusters, notebooks, PySpark DataFrames, partitions and shuffles, tuning, Delta MERGE and time travel, jobs.

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9 ยท Azure Synapse Analytics

Serverless and dedicated SQL pools, Spark pools, pipelines and Power BI integration.

Modules 10โ€“11 ยท Modern platform

Modules 10โ€“11: Microsoft Fabric and Power BI

๐Ÿงต 10 ยท Microsoft Fabric

OneLake & shortcuts Lakehouse Warehouse Pipelines & Dataflows Gen2 Spark notebooks Real-Time Intelligence (KQL) Security & roles

๐Ÿ“Š 11 ยท Power BI for data engineers

โ€ข  Semantic models and relationships

โ€ข  Connecting to Synapse and Fabric

โ€ข  Import vs DirectQuery vs Direct Lake

โ€ข  Basic report building

๐Ÿงญ Want to see how this syllabus fits your background and timeline? Ask our trainers in a free demo. Learn Azure Data Engineer Syllabus with live labs.

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Hands-on

Real-time projects you will build

Project 1

Batch pipeline

Source โ†’ ADLS Gen2 โ†’ Databricks โ†’ warehouse, scheduled with ADF.

Project 2

Medallion lakehouse

Bronze, Silver and Gold layers with Delta Lake.

Project 3

Streaming pipeline

Real-time data with Fabric or Spark Structured Streaming.

Project 4

End-to-end Fabric

From ingestion to a Power BI report in one platform.

Capstone

Your interview project

One full project you can explain confidently in five minutes.

Certification

Certification preparation

โ€ข  DP-203 retired on 31 March 2025 โ€” donโ€™t study for it.

โ€ข  DP-700 (Fabric Data Engineer Associate) is the main goal.

โ€ข  AZ-900 and DP-900 are optional starting points.

โ€ข  DP-600 is an optional next step for analytics engineering.

Check the latest exam guide on Microsoft Learn.

Who itโ€™s for

Who is this syllabus for?

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Beginners

Spend extra time on SQL and Python before Azure tools.

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Freshers

Add more projects and interview practice.

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Working professionals

Weekend or evening batches; map your SQL/ETL skills to Azure and Fabric.

After the course

Skills you will have after the course

โœ… Good SQL and Python โœ… Data models and lakehouses โœ… Pipelines in ADF and Fabric โœ… Big data with Spark โœ… Secure, monitored pipelines โœ… Confident project explanations

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 Hyderabad
Quick recap

Key takeaways: Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad

โ€ข  Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad is easier to learn when you follow the steps in this guide in order.

โ€ข  Practise every part of Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad in a real Azure subscription, not only in theory.

โ€ข  Most interview questions on Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad check whether you can explain a real example you built.

โ€ข  Come back to this Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad guide when Azure releases new features โ€” we keep it updated.

โ€ข  Our trainers teach Azure Data Engineer Syllabus in Hyderabad with live labs, reviewed projects and mock interviews.

Still wondering?

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.

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Written by the Azure Trainings training team

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.

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