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 a beginner-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.
Part of our Azure courses collection, where we compare it against 8 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 15h 47m |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 3.9★ (15 reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
5 modulesThe 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
Rated 3.9/5 by 15 learners on Coursera (checked 25 Aug 2026).
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3.9★ | Check price | 15h 47m | Quickest to finish (15h 47m) |
| Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Exam Prep |
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4.6★ | Check price | 1 month | Highest rated (4.6★ from 926 reviews) |
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep |
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4.6★ | Check price | 3 months | Beginner-friendly · 3 months |
| AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals |
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4.4★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
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Common questions
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?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
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.