Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty
The DP-420: Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty certification is a specialty credential that validates your ability to design, implement, and monitor cloud-native applications using Azure Cosmos DB, including data modeling, distribution, and optimization, and requires annual renewal to maintain active status
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The DP-420: Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty certification is a specialty credential designed to validate your skills in designing, implementing, and monitoring cloud-native applications that store and manage data in Azure Cosmos DB. This exam is ideal for developers who want to demonstrate their expertise in building efficient, scalable NoSQL database solutions using Azure Cosmos DB. The certification covers five core areas: .
The DP-420 certification expires after one year and must be renewed. You can renew for free by passing an online renewal assessment during the six-month window before your certification expires. If your certification lapses, you must retake and pass the full DP-420 exam to regain it.
The DP-420 serves as a specialized credential for developers working with Cosmos DB, complementing other Azure certifications like Azure Developer Associate or Azure Database Administrator Associate.
Learning Path
Study Plan
The Microsoft Certification Exam
The Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420) exam consists of approximately 45 questions (the exact number varies slightly from one test to another) and you have 100 minutes to complete it. You must achieve a passing score of 700 out of 1000 points to pass.
The exam mixes several question formats to assess your knowledge. You can expect the classic single-answer multiple-choice items, multiple-select questions where two or more options are correct, and drag-and-drop questions. There are also occasional yes/no questions.
You will also get case-study or scenario-based questions that present business problems requiring you to choose the best solution. And you can expect hands-on lab questions where you must perform specific tasks in a live Azure environment.