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robertozsr
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4 months ago
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The ideal Fabric learning path

Hi Fabric community! 👋

I'm looking for advice on the best learning path into Microsoft Fabric, and I'd love to hear from people who've been through it.

**My background:**
I'm a data consultant who has just started transitioning into data engineering. I have some coding experience (Python, SQL), I'm currently reading *Fundamentals of Data Engineering* by Joe Reis & Matt Housley, and I've just started working on my first real Fabric project (a Medallion architecture migration). So I'm learning on the job, which is exciting but also means I need to be deliberate about how I study.

**What I'm looking for:**
I came across **DP-700T00-A** (Implement a Lakehouse in Microsoft Fabric) but it's listed as intermediate — I'm worried it might assume too much prior knowledge and I'd end up lost or just memorising Fabric-specific steps without understanding the *why* behind them.

What I'd really love is a path that:
- ✅ **Starts from the basics** — assumes I'm new to the DE world, not just new to Fabric
- ✅ **Teaches fundamentals alongside the tool** — so I understand concepts like data modelling, ingestion patterns, lakehouse vs warehouse, Delta Lake, etc., not just "click here in Fabric"
- ✅ **Makes me tool-agnostic in the long run** — I don't want to be someone who only knows Fabric. I want the fundamentals to transfer to Databricks, Snowflake, or whatever comes next
- ✅ **Is ideally free or low cost** — Microsoft Learn, YouTube, open content, etc.

**My specific questions:**
1. Is there a recommended sequence on Microsoft Learn before tackling DP-700? Or is DP-700 actually approachable for someone at my level?
2. Are there any free resources (courses, YouTube channels, blogs) you'd pair with the Fabric-specific content to build solid DE fundamentals?
3. Any books, beyond the one I'm already reading, that you'd consider essential for a DE beginner?

Thanks in advance — really appreciate any guidance from people who've walked this path! 🙏

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4 Replies

  • deborshi_nag's avatar
    deborshi_nag
    Super User
    4 months ago

    Hi robertozsr 

     

    The DP700 course you mentioned in your post assumes you already know the very basics. If you are keen to start from the foundation, it is best you look at courses below. 

     

    Training for Data Engineers | Microsoft Learn

    This course takes you through the foundational concepts in Data Engineering, Data Analytics and Warehousing. 

     

    Data Engineering: Online Courses, Training and Tutorials | LinkedIn Learning

    You can also look at LinkedIn Learning courses, some of which are free - the above link will give you a list of beginner courses. 

     

     Another option for you would be to look at the Azure Fundamentals course, which is primarily a beginner friendly course for Data Engineers on Microsoft Learn. 

    Course DP-900T00-A: Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data - Training | Microsoft Learn

     

    There are some YouTube channels that are worth subscribing to - these have videos from Beginner to Intermediate

     

    Guy in a Cube - YouTube (there is a Getting Started playlist on Microsoft Fabric on this channel)
     
    You can find the following two books useful in your learning journey:
     
    Fundamentals of Data Engineering - Joseph Achakji
    Designing Data Intensive Applications - Martin Kleppmann
     
    I wish you the very best of luck in learning! 
     
  • ssrithar's avatar
    ssrithar
    Super User
    4 months ago

    Hi robertozsr ,

     

    The materials listed above are a really good start. In addition you might want to consider Aleksi Partanen you tube video on DP700 content. They are detailed enough and explains each concept with examples if you are a beginner is Fabric and Data Engineering Environment as well.

     

    Aleksi Partanen DP700

     

    If you find this post useful give it a Kudo and if helped please accept as Solution

     

    Thanks

    Sajitha

     

  • v-tejrama's avatar
    v-tejrama
    Community Support
    3 months ago

    Hi robertozsr ,

     

    Thank you deborshi_nag  for the response provided!

    Has your issue been resolved? If the response provided by the community member addressed your query, could you please confirm? It helps us ensure that the solutions provided are effective and beneficial for everyone.

    Thank you.