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DP-300 Azure Database Administrator in Singapore: Exam Domains, Funding and Practice Exams
Summary
DP-300 is the Microsoft credential for DBAs migrating and running SQL Server workloads on Azure. This guide covers what the exam measures, what the 4 days WSQ course covers, and what you pay after SkillsFuture funding — $1,180 for Singapore Citizens and PRs aged 21 and above, or $780 for Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above.
Why DP-300 is worth sitting
Plenty of Singapore organisations still run SQL Server on-premise and are being asked when it moves to Azure. DP-300 is the certification for the people who have to answer that — covering migration strategy, the IaaS-versus-PaaS decision, security, performance tuning and high availability.
- Migration is covered properly, including compatibility levels, Managed Instances and the Azure SQL migration extension.
- Security and high availability each carry 20–25%, reflecting what actually matters when a database is in production.
- Performance tuning gets a full 20–25% — the skill that most directly justifies a DBA salary.
- It is the natural credential for existing SQL Server DBAs, building on what you already know rather than starting over.
The course is mapped to the Skills Framework under Data Engineering (TSC code ICT-DIT-4005-1.1), and leads to roles such as Azure Database Administrator, SQL Database Developer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Data Warehouse Architect. Check the funding you qualify for.
The DP-300 exam at a glance
| Exam | DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions |
| Length | 100 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 out of 1000 (scaled — not 70%) |
| Certification | Azure Database Administrator Associate |
| Renewal | Free online renewal every 12 months |
DP-300 exam domains and weightings
These are the skills measured on the official study guide. The weightings tell you where to spend your revision time.
| Skills measured | Weighting |
|---|---|
| Plan and implement data platform resources | 15–20% |
| Implement a secure environment | 20–25% |
| Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources | 20–25% |
| Configure and manage automation of tasks | 15–20% |
| Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery environment | 20–25% |
Source: official Microsoft study guide, skills measured as of 24 Apr 2026.
What the WSQ course covers
The 4 days (32 hrs) WSQ - Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions (DP-300) course is pitched at Beginner level and is delivered in our Woodlands classroom with hands-on labs, followed by a 2 hrs assessment. The outline tracks the official objectives:
- Prepare to maintain SQL databases on Azure
- Deploy IaaS solutions with Azure SQL
- Deploy PaaS solutions with Azure SQL
- Evaluate strategies for migrating to Azure SQL
- Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL Database
- Migrate SQL workloads to Azure Managed Instances
- Configure database authentication and authorization
- Protect data in-transit and at rest
- Implement compliance controls for sensitive data
- Describe performance monitoring
- Configure SQL Server resources for optimal performance
- Configure databases for optimal performance
- Explore query performance optimization
- Explore performance-based design
The full outline runs to 21 topics — see the course page for the complete list.
Practise before you book the exam
Course participants get free, unlimited access to our DP-300 practice exams on the Tertiary Infotech Practice Exam Portal, in both Practice Mode (with instant explanations) and timed Exam Mode. The portal offers non-participants 10 free questions per exam.
What you actually pay: funding for DP-300 training
The full fee is $2,000 before GST. As an SWDA-funded WSQ course, the subsidy depends on your citizenship, age and who is sponsoring you:
| Who you are | Subsidy | You pay (incl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
| Non-funded / international participants | – | $2,180 |
| Singapore Citizen or PR, aged 21 and above | 50% | $1,180 |
| Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above (MCES), or SME-sponsored | 70% | $780 |
GST of $180 is charged at 9% on the full course fee of $2,000, as required for SWDA-funded courses — the subsidy applies to the course fee, not the tax.
Funding for this course is valid from 16 Aug 2024 to 15 Aug 2026. You must register and complete the course within that window to qualify.
1. SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)
Singaporeans aged 25 and above have an opening SkillsFuture Credit of $500 plus any top-ups, and those aged 40 and above received a $4,000 Mid-Career top-up. Credit can offset the fee payable after subsidy, though the Mid-Career top-up cannot be used on this course. How to claim SkillsFuture Credit.
2. SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)
Eligible employers can draw on SFEC to cover out-of-pocket costs when sponsoring staff. See our SFEC guide for who qualifies and how to claim.
3. PSEA
Singapore Citizens can use Post-Secondary Education Account funds to offset the fee payable after subsidy. This course carries the PSEA tag, so it is eligible.
4. UTAP
NTUC members can claim 50% of the unfunded fee under UTAP, capped at $250 a year, or $500 a year for members aged 40 and above. See the UTAP guide.
5. Absentee Payroll
Employers sponsoring staff can claim Absentee Payroll at $4.50 an hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per year, for the hours staff spend in training.
See the live fee breakdown for your profile →
Your route to certification
- Register for the 4 days WSQ course. Pick an intake on the course page and apply your funding at checkout.
- Attend and complete the assessment. You need at least 75% attendance and a pass in the 2 hrs assessment to receive your WSQ Statement of Attainment.
- Rehearse on the practice exams until you are consistently clearing the pass mark under timed conditions.
- Book and sit DP-300 through Pearson VUE. The certification exam is booked and paid for separately from the course.
Where to go after DP-300
For the broader architecture picture, AZ-305 covers designing Azure infrastructure solutions. If your work is shifting towards analytics, DP-700 on Microsoft Fabric is the current data-engineering track. Browse the full Microsoft certification course catalogue to plan the next rung.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need SQL Server experience?
Yes, in practice. The course covers migrating and administering SQL workloads on Azure and assumes you already understand relational database administration.
Does this cover both Azure SQL Database and SQL Server on VMs?
Yes. Both IaaS deployments (SQL Server on Azure VMs) and PaaS options (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance) are covered, including how to choose between them.
Is the exam fee included?
No. The course fee covers training and the WSQ assessment. The DP-300 exam is booked separately through Pearson VUE.
How long is the course?
4 days (32 hours), followed by a 2-hour assessment.
Does the certification expire?
Yes, annually, with free online renewal through Microsoft Learn.
Register for Azure Database Administrator training
Seats are limited and classes fill ahead of each intake. View upcoming dates and reserve your place on the WSQ - Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions (DP-300) course page, or call us on +65 6100 0613 if you would like your funding worked out first.
