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Discussions tagged with azure data engineering on WindowsForum.com focus on Microsoft's evolving data certification landscape, particularly the retirement of the DP-203 Azure Data Engineer Associate exam in March 2025 and its replacement by the DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer Associate. Community threads compare these credentials with the still-active PL-300 Power BI Data Analyst Associate, emphasizing the need for current career planning. The tag also covers broader IT certification strategy, contrasting Microsoft's renewal model with Cisco's rebrands, and highlights how cloud adoption, automation, and AI-assisted workflows shape modern data engineering roles. These conversations help professionals navigate certification choices and stay current in a rapidly changing field.
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    DP-203 Retired: DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer vs PL-300 Power BI in 2026

    Microsoft’s data career ladder has changed, and the difference matters. DP-203 is no longer an active certification exam: Microsoft retired the Azure Data Engineer Associate exam on March 31, 2025, and now points candidates toward DP-700, Fabric Data Engineer Associate, for the modern...
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    Microsoft vs Cisco Certifications in 2026: Build a Career Roadmap That Stays Current

    In 2026, the Microsoft and Cisco certification ecosystems are still among the clearest signals of practical IT competence, but they are no longer static badges. They are evolving credential frameworks shaped by cloud adoption, automation, AI-assisted workflows, and the need for professionals who...
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