Azure Data Engineer
12-Week Live Programme · UK Cohorts
Master the complete Azure data engineering stack — Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and Azure Data Lake. Build production-grade data pipelines and prepare for the DP-203 certification.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Live training, enterprise project labs, and mentor support — designed for UK professionals.
Real Azure Lab Environment
All labs run in live Azure subscriptions — build real data pipelines, Databricks clusters, and Synapse workspaces from day one.
Full Data Stack Coverage
Cover the complete Azure data engineering stack from ingestion through transformation, storage, governance, and real-time analytics.
Databricks & PySpark Mastery
Master Apache Spark with PySpark and Delta Lake on Azure Databricks — the most in-demand skill combination in UK data engineering.
DP-203 Certification Prep
Structured preparation for the Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate exam with mock tests and a dedicated exam strategy session.
24/7 Mentor Support
Get help any time on pipeline debugging, Spark optimisation, and architecture decisions from senior data engineers.
Career Placement Support
Access our 250+ UK hiring partner network with dedicated CV review, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview preparation.
Explore the Full Curriculum
Curriculum, prerequisites, certification, FAQs and everything you need to know.
Azure Data Engineer training is a 12-week live UK programme covering Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, and Delta Lake with DP-203 certification preparation.
This programme equips you with the end-to-end skills to design, build, and optimise enterprise data platforms on Microsoft Azure — one of the most in-demand specialisms in the UK data engineering market.
You'll implement ETL/ELT pipelines with Azure Data Factory, build analytical workloads with Synapse Analytics, process large-scale data with Databricks and Delta Lake, and integrate real-time streaming with Event Hubs and Stream Analytics. All modules are delivered live with hands-on labs in real Azure environments.
Choose Your Schedule
All sessions are live online with full recordings provided.
How we compare
| Ismart Skills | Self-paced | Vendor workshop | |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-to-end data pipeline project | Yes | Fragments | Demo only |
| DP-203 exam prep | Included | Extra | Partial |
| Databricks & Delta Lake | Hands-on | Theory | Overview |
| Mentor code review | Weekly | None | None |
Common interview questions
- Design a medallion architecture on Azure Synapse.
- When to use Data Factory vs Synapse pipelines?
- Explain Delta Lake ACID properties and time travel.
- How do you optimise Spark jobs on Databricks?
What Our Learners Say
"The Databricks and Delta Lake modules were outstanding. I moved from a BI analyst role to a data engineering position with a 40% salary increase."
"The ADF pipeline labs closely mirrored real-world enterprise scenarios. I was building production pipelines at my new job within weeks."
"Passed DP-203 on my first attempt. The mock exams in week 12 covered every area that came up in the actual Microsoft exam."
"Best structured data engineering training available in the UK. The real-time streaming labs with Event Hubs were particularly impressive."
"Evening cohort fitted perfectly around my existing role. Mentors were responsive and genuinely experienced data engineers."
"The Databricks and Delta Lake modules were outstanding. I moved from a BI analyst role to a data engineering position with a 40% salary increase."
"The ADF pipeline labs closely mirrored real-world enterprise scenarios. I was building production pipelines at my new job within weeks."
"Passed DP-203 on my first attempt. The mock exams in week 12 covered every area that came up in the actual Microsoft exam."
"Best structured data engineering training available in the UK. The real-time streaming labs with Event Hubs were particularly impressive."
"Evening cohort fitted perfectly around my existing role. Mentors were responsive and genuinely experienced data engineers."
Articles & Guides
Azure Data Factory: Beginner's Guide
Build your first ETL pipeline in Azure Data Factory — step-by-step with real examples.
Top Azure Data Engineer Interview Questions
The most common technical interview questions for data engineering roles in UK enterprises.
DP-203 Exam Guide: Pass on Your First Attempt
Domain breakdown, key topics, study plan, and resources for the Microsoft DP-203 certification.
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Across the UK
Delivered in-person at major UK cities and live online for professionals across England, Scotland, and Wales. All sessions are recorded for flexible access. Visit our London & Barking training HQ.