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Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate

Database administration is one of the basic necessities of every enterprise.

Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Azure. It is structured in 5 modules with 3 stated learning outcomes, over 15h 47m. Learners rate it 3.9/5 from 15 ratings on Coursera.

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★★★★☆3.9(15 reviews) English

Course highlights

Provider Coursera
Duration 15h 47m
Level Intermediate
Mode Self-paced
Language English
Certificate Yes — shareable certificate
Rating 3.9★ (15 reviews)
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What you’ll learn

Plan and implement data platform resources
Implement a secure environment
Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources

Level and time commitment

Coursera lists this course at Intermediate level.
It assumes you already have the basics of the subject and want to go deeper, rather than starting from zero.
Time commitment: 15h 47m.
It is self-paced, so that figure is the material, not a fixed schedule.

Skills you’ll gain

Microsoft SQL ServersDatabase Management SystemsDatabase ManagementData SecurityData MigrationVirtual MachinesDatabase Architecture and AdministrationPerformance TuningOperational DatabasesDatabase AdministrationMicrosoft AzureDisaster Recovery

What this course covers

5 modules

The 5-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 15h 47m.

Module 1 · Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources
Module 2 · Implement a secure environment
Module 3 · Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL
Module 4 · Plan Task Automation, Implement High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) Environment
Module 5 · Perform Administration by Using T-SQL

What learners rate it

3.9
★★★★☆
15 ratings

Rated 3.9/5 by 15 learners on Coursera (checked 6 Nov 2026).

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How much does Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate cost?

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Does Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate come with a certificate?

Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.

How long does Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate take?

Coursera lists it at 15h 47m. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.

Is Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate suitable for beginners?

Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.

What does Exam Prep DP-300: Azure Database Administrator Associate cover?

It is organised into 5 modules, starting with Plan and Implement Data Platform Resources and going on to Implement a secure environment, Monitor and optimize operational resources in Azure SQL, Plan Task Automation, Implement High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HA/DR) Environment, Perform Administration by Using T-SQL. The full outline is on this page.

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