Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
Certification Provider
Microsoft
Best For
Azure Developer, Cloud Application Developer, Software Engineer with Azure experience, DevOps Engineer with focus on Azure, Full Stack Developer with cloud expertise, Application Architect with Azure proficiency
Description
The Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification validates a professional's expertise in designing, building, testing, and maintaining cloud applications and services on Microsoft Azure. Aimed at developers with at least one to two years of experience, this certification requires proficiency in Azure SDKs, data storage options, data connections, APIs, app authentication and authorization, compute and container deployment, debugging, performance tuning, and monitoring. Candidates must pass the Exam AZ-204 to earn this credential, demonstrating their ability to contribute to all phases of cloud development.
Includes Certification
Yes
Time to Complete
80-120 hours
Prerequisites
At least one to two years of professional development experience.
Proficiency in a programming language supported by Azure.
Experience with Azure SDKs, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, data storage options, and data connections.
Understanding of APIs, app authentication, authorization, compute and container deployment, and monitoring.
Knowledge of debugging, performance tuning, and Azure development best practices.
Passing the Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure.