Seeking guidance on the most effective learning path for Fabric Data Engineering during Fabric Data

[Youraj8271]

Hello everyone,

I am currently exploring Microsoft Fabric as part of my Data Engineering and advanced analytics journey. With Fabric Data Days underway, I want to follow a structured and effective learning path that helps me build a strong foundation in Fabric Data Engineering.

I would appreciate insights from experienced members on the following:

• What is the most effective learning path for beginners in Fabric Data Engineering?
• Are there specific modules, videos, or hands-on labs from Fabric Data Days that you highly recommend?
• For beginners preparing for the DP-700 certification, which concepts or practical skills should be prioritized?
• Any common challenges or mistakes that new learners should be aware of?

Thank you in advance for your guidance and support.
Looking forward to learning from this community.

[Ugk161610 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Youraj8271 ,

Great question — and welcome to the Fabric journey. It can feel big at first, but once you follow a structured path, everything starts connecting very naturally. Since Fabric Data Days are happening right now, this is actually the best time to start because the learning content is fresh, practical, and aligned with what real data engineers use in projects.

From experience, the most effective way for beginners to learn Fabric Data Engineering is to build your foundation in three simple layers:
first understand the Lakehouse basics, then learn how to transform data with notebooks or pipelines, and finally connect everything to Power BI. This gives you the full “Fabric mindset,” and once that clicks, the more advanced pieces become much easier.

For Fabric Data Days content, the hands-on labs around Lakehouse, Delta tables, Data Factory pipelines, and notebooks are the most helpful for beginners. They walk you through real scenarios instead of just theory. If any session explains how the Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Power BI work together, those are absolutely worth watching because that’s the core of DP-700.

If you're preparing for DP-700, focus on understanding the Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake fundamentals, ingestion patterns, shortcuts, SQL analytics, and the basics of governance and security. You don’t need to master everything at once, but being comfortable with how data moves through Fabric — from landing storage to curated tables to reports — will make the exam much easier.

New learners often make the mistake of trying to learn everything in Fabric at once. My advice is to avoid that. Pick one workflow, practice it end-to-end, and then expand. Also try to spend time in the actual workspace — hands-on practice is what really builds confidence.

You’re definitely on the right track by asking the community. Feel free to ask more as you continue — many of us learned Fabric the same way.

Hope this helps. If so, please give a Kudos 👍 or mark as Accepted Solution ✔️

– Gopi Krishna

[tayloramy · Accepted solution]

Hi @Youraj8271,

The first thing I recommend is going through the dp-700 course on microsoft learn.  
Course DP-700T00-A: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer - Training | Microsoft Learn

After doing that, another great resource is this video from Aleksi: 
(572) DP-700 Exam Full Course | Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate - YouTube

DP-700 is not an easy exam, generally you will need some hands on experience to pass it. 

If you found this helpful, consider giving some Kudos. If I answered your question or solved your problem, mark this post as the solution.

[Youraj8271 · Accepted solution]

Thank you so much @tayloramy for the clear guidance and helpful resources.
I really appreciate you sharing the DP-700 learning path and the video recommendation.
I’ve started exploring Fabric recently, so your advice gives me the right direction to build my fundamentals.

Thanks again for taking the time to help learners like me!

[Youraj8271 · Accepted solution]

Thanks! I completed both the Microsoft Learn DP-700 course and Aleksi’s full video. Feeling much more confident now

[Youraj8271 · Accepted solution]

Thanks again, @tayloramy and @Ugk161610, for the valuable guidance.

I’ve now completed both the DP-700 Microsoft Learn course and Aleksi’s full training video. These resources have significantly strengthened my fundamentals—especially around Lakehouse architecture, Delta tables, pipelines, governance, and end-to-end Fabric workflows.

I’ll keep building hands-on experience and explore more advanced Fabric Data Days labs to deepen my practical understanding.
Really appreciate the time and support from this community. It’s been incredibly helpful in shaping my learning path.

Thanks once again for guiding beginners like me in the right direction!

[Youraj8271 · Accepted solution]

Thank you so much @tayloramy for the clear guidance and helpful resources.
I really appreciate you sharing the DP-700 learning path and the video recommendation.
I’ve started exploring Fabric recently, so your advice gives me the right direction to build my fundamentals.

Thanks again for taking the time to help learners like me!

[tayloramy · Accepted solution]

Hi @Youraj8271,

The first thing I recommend is going through the dp-700 course on microsoft learn.  
Course DP-700T00-A: Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer - Training | Microsoft Learn

After doing that, another great resource is this video from Aleksi: 
(572) DP-700 Exam Full Course | Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer Associate - YouTube

DP-700 is not an easy exam, generally you will need some hands on experience to pass it. 

If you found this helpful, consider giving some Kudos. If I answered your question or solved your problem, mark this post as the solution.

[Youraj8271 · Accepted solution]

Thanks! I completed both the Microsoft Learn DP-700 course and Aleksi’s full video. Feeling much more confident now

[Ugk161610 · Accepted solution]

Hi @Youraj8271 ,

Great question — and welcome to the Fabric journey. It can feel big at first, but once you follow a structured path, everything starts connecting very naturally. Since Fabric Data Days are happening right now, this is actually the best time to start because the learning content is fresh, practical, and aligned with what real data engineers use in projects.

From experience, the most effective way for beginners to learn Fabric Data Engineering is to build your foundation in three simple layers:
first understand the Lakehouse basics, then learn how to transform data with notebooks or pipelines, and finally connect everything to Power BI. This gives you the full “Fabric mindset,” and once that clicks, the more advanced pieces become much easier.

For Fabric Data Days content, the hands-on labs around Lakehouse, Delta tables, Data Factory pipelines, and notebooks are the most helpful for beginners. They walk you through real scenarios instead of just theory. If any session explains how the Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Power BI work together, those are absolutely worth watching because that’s the core of DP-700.

If you're preparing for DP-700, focus on understanding the Lakehouse architecture, Delta Lake fundamentals, ingestion patterns, shortcuts, SQL analytics, and the basics of governance and security. You don’t need to master everything at once, but being comfortable with how data moves through Fabric — from landing storage to curated tables to reports — will make the exam much easier.

New learners often make the mistake of trying to learn everything in Fabric at once. My advice is to avoid that. Pick one workflow, practice it end-to-end, and then expand. Also try to spend time in the actual workspace — hands-on practice is what really builds confidence.

You’re definitely on the right track by asking the community. Feel free to ask more as you continue — many of us learned Fabric the same way.

Hope this helps. If so, please give a Kudos 👍 or mark as Accepted Solution ✔️

– Gopi Krishna