Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certification Provider
Microsoft
Best For
Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior Azure Developer, IT Operations Manager with cloud focus, Enterprise Architect with Azure experience, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Azure Security Engineer
Description
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is designed for professionals who have advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance. This certification validates the ability to design solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including aspects such as compute, network, storage, and security. Candidates will learn to advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable cloud solutions, preparing them for expert-level roles in cloud architecture.
Includes Certification
Yes
Time to Complete
150-180 hours
Prerequisites
Understanding of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, and governance.
Advanced experience with Azure administration and Azure development, and expertise in at least one of these areas.
Ability to design and implement solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, such as compute, networking, storage, and security.
Passing the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam (AZ-104) or having equivalent knowledge is recommended but not required.
Completion of the two required exams: AZ-303 (Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies) and AZ-304 (Microsoft Azure Architect Design).
Continuous learning to maintain the certification, as Microsoft certifications are subject to expiration and need to be renewed periodically.