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Microsoft - Azure Academy: Data Lake & Data Factory

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

Your accelerated 2-day Azure Academy course will teach you how to unleash the analytics power of Azure Data Lake and Data Factory. Firebrand has worked closely with Microsoft and partners to develop this deep-dive Azure course, which includes more than 80% in-depth technical content not found in Microsoft Official Curriculum.

Using technologies like Hadoop, SQL, and Azure Data Lake Analytics, you'll learn to use Azure Data Factory to orchestrate the movement and transformation of your data. You'll also learn how to use Azure Data Lake technologies in your big data applications to generate insights from structured and unstructured data sources.

You'll cover a range of exciting topics, as you learn:

About Azure Data Lake and Data Factory - key concepts and capabilities
How to write, run and manage on-demand analytics jobs using U-SQL language
How to extend U-SQL using C#
How to develop end-to-end Data Factory pipelines using Visual Studio
To transform and process raw data into predictions using a range of technologies

You'll be immersed in these Azure technologies, using Firebrand's Lecture | Lab | Review technique to help you learn faster. You'll do this by combining theory with hands-on practical labs, supported by structured review sessions to reinforce learning and accelerate knowledge development. The labs are also designed to develop skills that you can transfer directly into real world working scenarios.

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Six reasons why you should sit your Azure Data Lake & Data Factory course with Firebrand Training

You'll be Azure Data Lake & Data Factory trained in just 2 days.
Our Azure Data Lake & Data Factory course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation and meals. No hidden extras
You’ll learn more Azure Data Lake & Data Factory. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn Azure Data Lake & Data Factory faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying Azure Data Lake & Data Factory with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 134561 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study Azure Data Lake & Data Factory courseware. We use practical exercises to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Azure Data Lake Overview

Introduction to Data Lake - You'll learn what Azure Data Lake is as well as key concepts and capabilities. This includes how to make it easy for developers, data scientists and analysts to store data of any size, shape and speed, and do all types of processing and analytics across platforms and languages.

Module 2: U-SQL

In this topic you will learn to write, run and manage on-demand analytics jobs using the U-SQL language.

Module 3: Extending U-SQL with C#

In this topic you will learn how to extend the U-SQL language by programming in C#.

Module 4: Managing, Monitoring and Performance Tuning U-SQL Jobs

In this topic you will learn how to schedule, manage and troubleshoot U-SQL jobs

Module 5: Introduction to Azure Data Factory

Learn how to use Data Factory to compose data storage, movement, and processing services into automated data pipelines.

Module 6: Azure Data Factory Datasets, Activities and Pipelines

Learn to develop end-to-end Data Factory pipelines using Visual Studio.

Module 7: Scheduling and Monitoring Azure Data Factory Jobs

Learn scheduling and execution aspects of the Azure Data Factory application model. Including tumbling windows, concurrency, dependency and troubleshooting failed jobs.

Module 8: Using Azure Data Factory with Azure HDInsight and Azure Machine Learning

Learn how to transform and process raw data into predictions and insights. You'll do this using Hadoop, Azure Machine Learning, Stored Procedures, and Azure Data Lake Analytics technologies.

What's Included

The following is included on your accelerated Data Lake & Data Factory course:

Firebrand Course Material

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

It is recommended you have achieved the following three Microsoft Specialist certifications, or have equivalent knowledge:

Specialist: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions
Specialist: Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Specialist: Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions

If you don't have the above certifications, you should possess the following equivalent knowledge:

Design and implement Web Apps
Create and manage virtual machines and virtual networks
Design and implement cloud services
Design and implement a storage strategy
Manage application and network services
Design Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and networking
How to secure resources
Design an application storage and data access strategy
Design an advanced application
Design a management, monitoring and business continuity strategy

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

Here's the Firebrand Training review section. Since 2001 we've trained exactly 134561 students and asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently, 96.41% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations.

Read reviews from recent accelerated courses below or visit Firebrand Stories for written and video interviews from our alumni.

"Really impressed with the training and the on-site facilities. Its been a great experience. "
Matt Hill, Coeo Ltd. (30/3/2017 (Thursday) to 31/3/2017 (Friday))

"Good experience at the course. Great introduction and working experience with Data Lakes and Data Factory. The instructor was very patient and clear."
Terry Choo, eBECS. (30/3/2017 (Thursday) to 31/3/2017 (Friday))

"The training for PL-100 is an intense course, jam-packed with references, resources delivered by a super knowledgeable instructor. Would recommend having a sound base knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform before attending. MS Learn provides topics for PL-100 and also a study guide for the exam which is very useful when preparing for exam."
Jessica Brooks, Kenvue. (3/1/2024 (Wednesday) to 4/1/2024 (Thursday))

"Training facilities were great and the hotel onsite is nice."
Anonymous. (18/12/2023 (Monday) to 20/12/2023 (Wednesday))

"It's the best way to learn without any distraction. Training, eat, sleep, shower."
Anonymous. (13/12/2023 (Wednesday) to 15/12/2023 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide