AZ-204T00: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

What Is Included

AZ-204T00: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Course Overview Cloud developers are shaping the future of software and Microsoft Azure is at the center of it all. With more than 200 services and global adoption across industries, Azure skills are in high demand. AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure equips you with the tools to design, build, and maintain modern cloud applications that are scalable, secure, and high-performing. In this hands-on course, you’ll gain experience creating serverless functions, deploying web apps, managing containerized workloads, and integrating cloud storage and messaging services. You’ll learn how to implement authentication with Microsoft identity, secure secrets with Azure Key Vault, and monitor application performance using Application Insights. You’ll also explore advanced topics like API Management, event-based processing, and caching strategies using Redis and CDN services. This training directly prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification and gives you the confidence to build real-world cloud solutions from end to end. What’s Included Expert-led training from a Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud Official Microsoft courseware and Azure lab environments Certificate of completion Access to class recordings for 90 days (if applicable) Guaranteed-to-run dates (where offered) Flexible rescheduling options Course Objectives After completing this course, you’ll be able to design, build, deploy, and maintain Azure-based applications using modern development practices. You'll also be prepared for the AZ-204 certification exam. Participants will learn to: Implement Azure App Service web apps and Azure Functions Develop solutions using Azure Blob Storage and Cosmos DB Secure applications with authentication, authorization, and Key Vault Build containerized solutions using Azure Container Apps and ACI Implement API Management and event/message-based architectures Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud applications Who Should Attend This course is ideal for cloud developers, software engineers, and IT professionals who are building applications for Microsoft Azure and want to earn the Azure Developer Associate certification. It's also a strong fit for those transitioning to cloud-native development. Course Prerequisites Intermediate experience with C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java Hands-on experience with Azure IaaS and PaaS services via the Azure Portal Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases Understanding of authentication and authorization concepts Familiarity with HTML, HTTP protocol, and REST APIs Agenda Module 1: Implement Azure App Service Web Apps Explore Azure App Service Configure web app settings Scale apps Use deployment slots Module 2: Implement Azure Functions Explore Azure Functions Develop Azure Functions Module 3: Develop Solutions that Use Blob Storage Explore Azure Blob storage Manage the Azure Blob storage lifecycle Work with Azure Blob storage Module 4: Develop Solutions that Use Azure Cosmos DB Explore Azure Cosmos DB Work with Azure Cosmos DB Module 5: Implement Containerized Solutions Manage container images in Azure Container Registry Run container images in Azure Container Instances Implement Azure Container Apps Module 6: Implement User Authentication and Authorization Explore Microsoft identity platform Implement authentication with Microsoft Authentication Library Implement shared access signatures Use Microsoft Graph Module 7: Implement Secure Azure Solutions Implement Azure Key Vault Implement managed identities Implement Azure App Configuration Module 8: Implement API Management Explore API Management Module 9: Develop Event-Based Solutions Explore Azure Event Grid Explore Azure Event Hubs Module 10: Develop Message-Based Solutions Discover Azure message queues Module 11: Troubleshoot Solutions Using Application Insights Monitor app performance Module 12: Implement Caching for Solutions Develop for Azure Cache for Redis Develop for storage on CDNs FAQS What is Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure training (AZ-400T00), and is it worth it? AZ-204 is Microsoft’s official course for cloud developers looking to build and deploy secure, scalable Azure applications. It’s absolutely worth it for developers who want hands-on practice with App Service, Azure Functions, containers, storage, identity, and more—all while preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate exam. Earning this certification can boost your credibility and open up new job opportunities in cloud development. Will this course help me build secure, scalable cloud applications? Yes. The course covers secure development techniques using Azure Key Vault, managed identities, and Microsoft identity platform, along with scaling strategies using deployment slots, containers, and event/message-based designs. Will this training help me pass the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certification exam? Definitely. This course maps directly to the AZ-204 exam objectives and provides real-world labs, guidance, and optional exam voucher add-ons to support your certification path. Does this course include an exam voucher for AZ-204 certification? No, but you can add a voucher at checkout or purchase one later. Visit our Microsoft Exam Options page to learn more about pricing and availability. What programming experience do I need before taking this course? You should have intermediate-level coding experience in at least one Azure-supported language such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java. Familiarity with REST APIs, basic HTML, and database operations (SQL or NoSQL) will help you succeed in the hands-on labs and certification exam.