How to register for the Microsoft DP-201 Certification Exam?

Steps to register for the Microsoft DP-201 Certification Exam are as follows:

• Go to the Pearson VUE website.
• Register for the exam with your personal information. Captcha, User ID, Password, Date of Birth, and Country must be provided. Class Hours Before the exam will be starting. You have to pay at the time of applying for registration. Step of payment could be easily done by credit card or through the bank.
• Find the location nearest you and schedule your exam registration through Pearson VUE Online App or by calling Pearson VUE on 1-855-732-8262.
• Take the Microsoft DP-201 certification exam in Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Miami/Ft Lauderdale, New York City San Francisco area on one of our Pearson VUE locations depending on the availability that you select during the registration process at PearsonVue
• Bring your printed certificate of completion to any Microsoft Prometric center for validation before you take the Microsoft DP-201 certification exam.
• Bring your printed certificate of completion to any Prometric center in Canada, U.S., or the UK when you are ready to sit the exam, and authorize the test administrators when asked, by scanning the QR code on your certificate or by entering your authorization number into their computer.

Topic 2. Designing Data Processing Solutions (25-30%)

• Designing real-time processing solutions: the subtheme requires that the test takers have skills in designing for real-time processing with the help of Azure Databricks & Stream Analytics as well as designing and provisioning compute resources.
• Designing batch processing solutions: here the examinees must show proficiency in designing batch processing solutions that utilize Data Factory and Azure Databricks; defining the optimal data ingestion technique for a batch processing solution; defining where processing is to take place, including at the destination, in transit, or at the source.

Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-dp-201.aspx

Career Opportunities and Salary Potential

Completing the Microsoft DP-201 exam and obtaining the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate certification provides the individuals with numerous prospects. First of all, this certificate prepares the professionals for a career of an Azure Data Engineer. However, the holders of this associate-level option can also explore other positions. The job titles that will also become available to you after getting certified include an Azure Cloud Engineer, a Cloud Solutions Systems Engineer, a Software Engineer, a DevOps Engineer, a Senior DevOps Engineer, among others. According to PayScale, an Azure Data Engineer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average of $90,496 per year, but the same professional with 5-9 years of experience can get about $98,686 per annum.