What is Design and Implement Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions training? Is it worth it?
AZ-700: Design and Implement Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions is the official Microsoft course for Network Engineers who design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions. You’ll gain hands-on experience with hybrid connectivity, routing, load balancing, network security, and monitoring. It’s worth it if you’re pursuing cloud-focused networking roles, since demand for Azure skills continues to grow. According to Glassdoor, Azure Network Engineers in the U.S. earn an average salary of $120,000–$135,000 per year, making this certification a strong investment in your career.
How does earning Azure networking skills improve my career marketability compared to traditional networking certifications?
Traditional networking certifications focus heavily on on-premises environments, but cloud adoption is reshaping employer requirements. Azure networking skills show you can design secure, scalable, and resilient solutions in hybrid and cloud-first environments. This makes you more marketable to organizations modernizing their infrastructure or running multi-cloud strategies.
Does this course prepare me for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) exam?
Yes. This training is directly aligned with the skills measured on the Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate exam. Completing the course provides structured preparation, hands-on labs, and the practical knowledge needed to succeed on the exam and validate your skills with a globally recognized certification.
Can Azure networking training help me design more secure and efficient hybrid cloud architectures?
Absolutely. This course teaches you how to establish hybrid connections with VPN and ExpressRoute, configure routing and load balancing, and secure traffic with tools like Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, and Network Security Groups. These skills translate directly into designing hybrid architectures that are both efficient and secure.
How soon can I apply what I learn in AZ-700 to my current role as a Network Engineer?
You can start applying what you learn immediately. Each module includes hands-on labs with Azure networking tools, so you’ll practice building and securing real-world environments. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to apply these skills to your organization’s Azure deployments right away.
What is an official Microsoft Training Services Partner (TSP), and why should I choose one?
New Horizons is an official Microsoft Training Services Partner (TSP), authorized to deliver Microsoft-approved curriculum with instruction that aligns directly to current certification and role-based standards. We also hold all six Microsoft Solutions Partner designations across Security, Modern Work, Business Applications, Digital & App Innovation (Azure), Data & AI (Azure), and Infrastructure (Azure).
Because we’ve achieved every required solution area designation, New Horizons is recognized as a Microsoft Cloud Services Partner, a status held by only a small number of training providers in the United States. This ensures that all Microsoft courses offered through New Horizons reflect real-world Microsoft best practices, validated content, and the latest platform capabilities.