DP-800: Microsoft Certified SQL AI Developer Associate (beta)
Validates the ability to design, secure, optimize, and extend SQL solutions with AI capabilities across Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL, and SQL databases in Microsoft Fabric.
Beta Exam Notes
Microsoft currently lists DP-800 as a beta exam. Beta exams are not scored immediately, and the Practice Assessment is not currently available.
Notes Prepared: March 2026 · Last Updated: 2026-03-28
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Study by: December 2026
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Notes Prepared: March 2026 · Last Updated: 2026-03-28
Audio Refresher
A podcast-style walkthrough of key exam tactics. Useful as a final pass before practice questions or exam-day review.
Target Candidate
This exam is for developers who already work comfortably with T-SQL, database design, and deployment workflows, and now need to add AI-assisted development, embeddings/vector search, and RAG patterns into SQL-backed applications.
Official Scope Note
Microsoft has not released a large official learning path for this exam yet, but the official study guide clearly defines what is assessed. These notes follow that study guide and fill coverage around the three published skill areas.
What the Exam Covers
According to the official study guide, DP-800 currently measures three skill areas:
| Skill Area | Weight | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Domain 1: Design and develop database solutions | 35-40% | Database objects, advanced T-SQL, JSON/regex/graph queries, AI-assisted tooling |
| Domain 2: Secure, optimize, and deploy database solutions | 35-40% | Encryption, RLS, DDM, performance tuning, SQL projects, DAB, CI/CD |
| Domain 3: Implement AI capabilities in database solutions | 25-30% | External models, embeddings, vector search, hybrid search, RAG |
Study Progress
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Official Resources
- DP-800 Certification Page
- DP-800 Study Guide
- DP-800T00-A Course: Develop AI-enabled database solutions
- Exam Sandbox
- Exam Objectives Crosswalk
Core Documentation
Study Notes for This Cert
- Domain 1 emphasizes database craftsmanship: schema design, advanced T-SQL, and AI-assisted SQL workflows.
- Domain 2 is heavy on real production concerns: security, query tuning, CI/CD, and safe deployments.
- Domain 3 is where the AI-specific differentiators show up: embeddings, vectors, hybrid retrieval, and SQL-native RAG orchestration.
Resource Caveat
As of March 28, 2026, Microsoft states that the Practice Assessment is not currently available for DP-800 because the exam is still in beta.
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