Training: Working Smarter with Copilot in Microsoft Fabric (DP-3029)

Microsoft Fabric and Copilot: AI at the Service of Data Productivity

Microsoft Fabric unifies all Microsoft data services (Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI) in an integrated SaaS platform. Adding Copilot to Fabric represents a major evolution for data professionals. Instead of spending time writing boilerplate code, searching for a DAX function syntax, or building visualizations element by element, you express your intentions in natural language and Copilot generates the corresponding code, queries, or visuals. This approach does not replace your technical expertise, but it eliminates friction and allows you to focus on business logic and analysis. For Swiss data teams, Copilot in Fabric represents a significant productivity gain on daily tasks.

Who This DP-3029 Training Is For

This training targets data analysts, data engineers, and BI professionals who already work with Microsoft Fabric or Power BI and want to integrate Copilot into their practices. It is also suitable for data team managers assessing the impact of generative AI on their employees’ productivity. An intermediate level is required: you should have hands-on experience with at least one Microsoft Fabric component (Data Factory, notebooks, Power BI) and understand the basics of SQL. No prior knowledge of generative AI is required, as the training covers the fundamentals of prompt engineering applied to the data context.

Detailed Training Day Content

The morning begins with configuring Copilot in a Microsoft Fabric tenant: enabling the feature, managing access settings, and governance. You then explore Copilot in Fabric notebooks: generating Python and PySpark code from natural language descriptions, explaining existing code, and suggesting optimizations. You also practice Copilot assistance for SQL queries in Fabric data warehouses. The afternoon is dedicated to the Power BI experience: DAX measure creation assistance, report generation from text descriptions, and visual enrichment. You learn prompt engineering techniques specific to the data context to obtain precise and reliable results. The day concludes with validation best practices: how to check Copilot suggestions, identify the tool’s limitations, and maintain the quality of your deliverables. Each module is supported by official Microsoft MOC program cloud labs.

Why Take This Training at ITTA

ITTA is an official Microsoft Learning Partner in French-speaking Switzerland and has experienced MCT trainers on the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. Our trainers use Copilot in Fabric daily, enabling them to share concrete feedback and proven prompt engineering tips. Small group sessions in Geneva or Lausanne, in person or virtual classroom, allow rich exchanges and personalized support. Upon completing the training, you know how to use Copilot effectively in each Fabric component and are prepared to validate the Microsoft DP-3029 Applied Skill.

FAQ – Copilot Microsoft Fabric DP-3029 Training

Is a specific license required to use Copilot in Microsoft Fabric?

Yes, Copilot in Fabric requires a Fabric capacity (F64 or higher) or a Power BI Premium license. During training, Microsoft cloud labs provide the necessary environment without an additional license.

Does Copilot replace the need to know SQL or DAX?

No, Copilot is an assistant that accelerates your work, not a substitute for your technical skills. Understanding SQL and DAX remains essential for validating Copilot suggestions and correcting any errors.

Is data sent to an external service when Copilot is used?

Copilot in Fabric uses Azure OpenAI Service with the same security and compliance guarantees as other Azure services. Data remains within your Microsoft tenant perimeter and is not used to train the models.

Does this training cover Copilot in Power BI Desktop?

The training focuses on Copilot in the Microsoft Fabric online environment. Copilot in Power BI Desktop may be mentioned, but practical labs use the Fabric web interface.

What is the difference between this training and a standard Microsoft Fabric training?

A standard Fabric training covers the platform’s features and architecture. This DP-3029 training focuses specifically on using Copilot to work more efficiently within Fabric. Ideally, you complete a foundational Fabric training before this one.

Is the prompt engineering taught specific to Fabric?

The prompt engineering techniques covered are optimized for the data and Microsoft Fabric context. You learn to formulate precise requests to obtain relevant code, queries, and visualizations, which differs from the generic prompts used with ChatGPT.

Can this training be taken without experience with Microsoft Fabric?

Minimum experience with at least one Fabric component (Power BI, notebooks, Data Factory) is strongly recommended. Without this foundation, you risk spending more time discovering the platform than practicing with Copilot.