DP-3020: Develop Data-Driven Apps with Azure SQL Database

The DP-3020: Develop Data-Driven Applications with Azure SQL Database course teaches developers how to build applications that leverage Azure SQL Database for data storage and retrieval. This 8-hour hands-on course covers database connectivity, efficient querying, performance optimization, security implementation, and best practices for application-level database interactions. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Applied Skills Credential: validates competency in developing data-driven applications with Azure SQL Database
• Database Connectivity: establishing secure connections from applications using connection strings and managed identities
• Efficient Querying: writing optimized T-SQL queries and using parameterized commands from application code
• Performance Optimization: connection pooling, query tuning, and leveraging Azure SQL performance features
• Security Best Practices: implementing authentication, encryption, and data protection from the application layer

Course Overview: DP-3020 Develop Data-Driven Applications with Azure SQL

Azure SQL Database is Microsoft’s intelligent, fully managed relational database service built for the cloud. The DP-3020 course provides practical experience connecting applications to Azure SQL, writing efficient queries, implementing security at the application level, and optimizing database performance for production workloads.

Learning Objectives

1. Connect applications to Azure SQL Database — configure secure connections using connection strings, managed identities, and appropriate authentication methods
2. Write efficient database queries — develop parameterized T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and data access patterns optimized for application performance
3. Implement application-level security — configure authentication, row-level security, encryption, and data masking from application code
4. Optimize database performance — implement connection pooling, query optimization, and leverage Azure SQL intelligent performance features

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for application developers, backend engineers, and full-stack developers who build data-driven applications using Azure SQL Database as their data store.

Career Benefits

Data-driven application development with cloud databases is a core skill for modern software engineers. The DP-3020 Applied Skills credential validates practical ability to develop applications with Azure SQL — a competency in high demand for backend developers, data engineers, and cloud application architects.

Prerequisites

• Experience with at least one programming language such as C#, Python, or Java
• Basic understanding of relational database concepts and SQL
• Familiarity with Azure portal and resource management
• Knowledge of web application development fundamentals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DP-3020 Applied Skills credential?

The DP-3020 is a Microsoft Applied Skills credential that validates hands-on ability to develop data-driven applications using Azure SQL Database. It is earned through a performance-based lab assessment.

Which programming languages are used in the course?

The course covers database connectivity patterns applicable across languages. Labs typically use C# and Python, but the concepts apply to any language with Azure SQL client libraries.

Do I need database administration experience for DP-3020?

Basic SQL knowledge is required, but this course focuses on the developer perspective rather than DBA skills. Understanding SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and JOIN operations is sufficient.

Does the DP-3020 credential expire?

Microsoft Applied Skills credentials are valid for one year from the date earned and can be renewed through reassessment.