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Microsoft Certified Azure Database Administrator Associate

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Subject Area
Personal Learning Accounts
Sector
Computing and Digital Technologies
Start date
Flexible
Mode of study
Part Time
Location
Flexible

Course Overview

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate is a mid-level certification that validates your ability to manage and maintain cloud-native and hybrid database solutions using Microsoft Azure SQL services and SQL Server.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

… anyone aged 19+, living in Wales and in employment. The usual salary limit of £34,303 does not apply to this course.

… professionals who manage and maintain SQL-based database solutions in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments

This course is delivered by virtual classroom. Virtual classrooms are equivalent to face-to-face classroom courses, but delivered in an online environment.

Course Duration: 4 Days

Throughout the course you will learn the following:

  • Plan and implement data platform resources
  • Implement a secure environment
  • Monitor and optimize operational resources
  • Optimize query performance
  • Automate tasks
  • Plan and implement high availability and disaster recovery

Delegates should have professional experience plus technical knowledge equivalent to Azure Fundamentals and Azure Data Fundamentals, beginner-level Azure platform familiarity, and basic T-SQL query skills.

You will need access to internet, a windows computer and webcam/microphone.

The PLA programme intends to provide quality career advice and guidance to participants before, during and after their learning.

Prior to being enrolled onto your PLA funded course, an individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.

This will include a general discussion on the following topics:

  • formal education or qualifications in related fields
  • prior experience within the industry or field
  • career aspirations
  • dedication of time required

Flexible

Course Code
MPLA0205AA
Mode of study
Virtual Classroom
Day(s)
Flexible

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

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