Microsoft Fabric: the next-generation analytics suite from Microsoft
Microsoft Fabric is Microsoft’s next-generation unified analytics suite. Launched in general availability at the end of 2023 and now widely adopted, it regroups under a single SaaS platform the main data and AI workloads: ingestion (Data Factory), data engineering (Spark, lakehouse), data warehousing (T-SQL warehouse), data science (notebooks, MLflow), real-time intelligence (KQL, eventstreams, eventhouses), business intelligence (natively integrated Power BI), and AI activation (Copilot in Fabric, Generative AI Skills). All these experiences share OneLake, a single multi-cloud data lake based on Delta Lake and Parquet format, eliminating data duplication between workloads.
In French-speaking Switzerland, Geneva private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations, telecom operators, university hospitals, cantonal administrations, pharmaceutical industries and large insurers adopt Microsoft Fabric to modernise their data platforms (Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Data Factory, Databricks) toward a unified platform. ITTA offers the official Microsoft Fabric catalogue, covering lakehouse, warehouse, data engineering, data science and Copilot in Fabric. Our training is delivered by certified Microsoft Data and AI consultants active with Swiss and international clients.
Following a recognised Microsoft Fabric training opens access to highly demanded roles: Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-600), Fabric Data Engineer (DP-700), data architect, data engineer, BI engineer, data scientist, MLOps engineer, data and AI consultant. Microsoft Fabric figures among the highly sought-after skills on the data and AI platform side in French-speaking Switzerland, complementing or migrating from Azure Synapse and Databricks.
Whether you are preparing a Microsoft certification (DP-600 Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer Associate), migrating your Azure Synapse or Power BI Premium stack to Fabric, or building a lakehouse and data warehouse platform from scratch, our Microsoft Fabric training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the full path.
The ITTA Microsoft Fabric catalogue
Implementing a Lakehouse with Microsoft Fabric (DP-601)
Implementing a Lakehouse with Microsoft Fabric (DP-601) is the natural entry into Fabric on the data engineering side. The programme covers OneLake and the Delta Parquet format, creation of a Fabric lakehouse, ingestion via Data Factory and Dataflows Gen2, Spark notebooks (PySpark, Scala), SQL endpoint use on the lakehouse, integration with Power BI via Direct Lake. It is the foundation for data engineers building medallion architectures (bronze, silver, gold) on Fabric.
Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft Fabric (DP-602)
Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft Fabric (DP-602) covers the native Fabric warehouse, based on a serverless T-SQL engine. The programme addresses Fabric Warehouse creation, dimensional modelling (star, snowflake), loading best practices (COPY INTO, INSERT, MERGE), Delta Parquet storage, permission and security management (row-level security, dynamic data masking), and BI integration via Direct Lake. Targets data warehouse architects and Azure Synapse profiles migrating to Fabric.
Data Science and ML Solution in Fabric (DP-604)
Implementing a Data Science and Machine Learning Solution in Microsoft Fabric (DP-604) covers the Fabric Data Science experience. The programme addresses Fabric notebooks, MLflow for experiment tracking, ML model training (scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow), hyperparameter tuning, model deployment, integration with OneLake and Data Factory pipelines. Targets data scientists and MLOps engineers industrialising their ML workflows on Fabric.
Data Engineering Solutions with Fabric (DP-700)
Implement data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric (DP-700) is a widely used tool training for the Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) certification. The programme covers the complete architecture of a Fabric platform: ingestion (Data Factory, eventstreams), data engineering (Spark, lakehouse), warehouse, real-time intelligence (KQL, eventhouses), pipeline orchestration, monitoring, governance (Purview integration), and production best practices. Targets senior data engineers and architects.
Working Smarter with Copilot in Microsoft Fabric (DP-3029)
Working Smarter with Copilot in Microsoft Fabric (DP-3029) covers Copilot integration in Fabric to accelerate data workflows. The programme addresses Copilot in notebooks (Python and SQL code generation), in Power BI (DAX measure generation, AI narratives), in Data Factory (transformation assistant), and in Real-Time Intelligence (KQL generation). Targets analysts, data engineers and data scientists wishing to gain productivity through Copilot.
Microsoft Fabric and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA
Microsoft Fabric fits into a broader Microsoft data and AI ecosystem. The Power BI publisher is now integrated into Fabric (Direct Lake, semantic models, datamarts) and remains a key complement for BI. The Microsoft Azure publisher remains very complementary for cloud infrastructure (Entra ID, networking, security), Azure AI Services and modernisation of existing Synapse, Databricks or Data Factory v2 pipelines. Microsoft 365 Copilot connects to Fabric on the BI reporting side in M365 and Teams. The Microsoft SQL Server publisher remains widely used upstream (transactional sources ingested into Fabric). The analytics and data management sub-domain regroups transversal SQL and analytics skills.
Microsoft Fabric trends in 2026
Microsoft Fabric continues its accelerated expansion in 2026. Real-Time Intelligence (KQL, eventstreams, eventhouses) becomes a pillar for real-time and IoT uses. Copilot in Fabric enriches in all experiences (notebooks, BI, ingestion). Delta Parquet format and OneLake now unify data for all workloads, including Power BI Direct Lake. Integration with Microsoft Purview for governance and data catalog becomes a central issue. Capacity pricing models (Fabric SKU F2 to F2048) and unified billing simplify cost control. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.
Microsoft Fabric training in Geneva, Lausanne and online
All our Microsoft Fabric courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with a certified Microsoft Data and AI consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on labs on dedicated Fabric tenant, Spark notebooks to run, warehouses to model, Data Factory pipelines to orchestrate and concrete cases inspired by real data projects (medallion architecture, Synapse to Fabric migration, analytics platform, Power BI Direct Lake integration). Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your stack (Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI Premium) and your migration project.
Why train on Microsoft Fabric at ITTA
ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our Fabric trainers are Data and AI consultants certified Microsoft (Fabric Analytics Engineer, Fabric Data Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, Azure Data Scientist) active with Swiss and international clients, covering Synapse to Fabric migration, medallion architectures (bronze, silver, gold), Real-Time Intelligence, Power BI Direct Lake integration and adoption of Copilot in Fabric. The Microsoft Fabric catalogue regroups DP-601 lakehouse, DP-602 warehouse, DP-604 Data Science and ML, DP-700 data engineering and DP-3029 Copilot training. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites (Power BI, Azure Data, SQL) and funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.
Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with Fabric labs from the first hours, Spark notebooks to run, warehouses to model, pipelines to orchestrate and concrete cases inspired by real data projects. Each session combines training time, applied exercises and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.
Our training is aimed at varied audiences: data engineers migrating from Synapse, data architects, BI engineers on Power BI ramping up to lakehouse, data scientists and MLOps engineers, data and AI consultants, analysts adopting Copilot in Fabric, IT service company teams and internal data platform teams. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.
Featured courses in this catalogue
Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:
FAQ
Which Microsoft Fabric course to choose to start?
For data engineers starting on Fabric, DP-601 (lakehouse) is the natural entry. For warehouse profiles, DP-602 targets the Fabric warehouse. For complete data engineering and Fabric Data Engineer certification, DP-700 is the advanced target. For Data Science and ML, DP-604 covers the notebook and MLflow experience. For Copilot productivity, DP-3029 is the transversal course. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your profile and certification objectives.
Does Microsoft Fabric replace Azure Synapse Analytics?
Fabric is positioned by Microsoft as the next-generation analytics platform, consolidating the capabilities of Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Power BI Premium and other services into a unified SaaS platform. Azure Synapse Analytics remains supported for existing workloads, but new projects are strongly oriented towards Fabric. Our training covers Synapse to Fabric migration paths.
What is the link between Fabric, Power BI and Databricks?
Power BI is now natively integrated into Fabric (Direct Lake, semantic models, datamarts). For organisations operating Databricks, Fabric can coexist via OneLake and Delta Parquet format: Databricks Delta tables can be consumed in Fabric and vice versa. Our Fabric training covers these interoperability scenarios.
Are your Microsoft Fabric courses available for companies?
Yes, the entire Microsoft Fabric catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your stack (Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Power BI Premium) and your migration project. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.