Azure DevOps Certification Path: This blog-post covers different certifications you need to know about to be a Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer.
The new role-based Microsoft Azure Certifications follow a learning path right from the Fundamental level to the Associate level and then to the Expert level.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
Azure Fundamentals is the foundational level exam in the new Azure certification path. This exam is intended for those who want to demonstrate their basic knowledge of cloud services with Microsoft Azure. Those who are from a non-technical background but have some basic understanding of the concepts of cloud can also take this certification exam.
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[AZ-900] Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification is optional but is highly recommended for beginners or professionals who wish to refresh their basics.
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AZ-900 Exam: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification AZ-900 Exam
Microsoft Azure Associate
In order to get a Microsoft Azure DevOps certification, you first have to obtain Microsoft Azure Associate certification and for this, you have two options Azure Administrator and Azure Developer.
Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104
Azure Administrators implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to computing, storage, network, and security.
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Skills Measured
- Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%)
- Implement and manage storage (10-15%)
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (25-30%)
- Configure and manage virtual networking (30-35%)
- Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%))
Microsoft previously offered [AZ-103] Administrator, to know more about it check out Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification Exam AZ-103
Also check: Overview of AZ-300 Exam
Microsoft Azure Developer AZ-204
An Azure Developer is responsible for the development and implementation of cloud storage, PaaS, cloud modelling, security, and cognitive services solutions, including Bot and IoT.
Skills Measured
- Develop Azure compute solutions
- Develop for Azure storage
- Implement Azure security
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions
- Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services
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[AZ-305] Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Skills measured
- Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions (25-30%)
- Design data storage solutions (25-30%)
- Design business continuity solutions (10-15%)
- Design infrastructure solutions (25-30%
To learn more check out this blog post [AZ-305]Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions: Everything You Need To Know.
[AZ-400] Azure DevOps Engineer
Azure DevOps professionals combine people, processes, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services that meet end-user needs and business objectives.
Skills Measured
- Design a DevOps strategy (20-25%)
- Implement DevOps development processes (20-25%)
- Implement continuous integration (10-15%)
- Implement continuous delivery (10-15%)
- Implement dependency management (5-10%)
- Implement application infrastructure (15-20%)
- Implement continuous feedback (10-15%)
To learn more check out this blog post [AZ-400] Microsoft Azure DevOps Certification Exam: Everything You Need To Know.
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UMAMAHESWARA Rao says
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matty says
what are the language need to be known to be azure DevOps?is there is any coding skills required?
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Matty,
No, there is no coding language required to learn Azure DevOps. But if you know to code it’ll be beneficial, also there is no pre-requisite required to learn Azure DevOps but to become a Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert you need to clear either AZ-104 or AZ-204 Certification as it is mandated by Microsoft.
Hope this helps.
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K21 Academy
Nirmal says
I had taken a career break of 10 years after working for 3 years in IT field. Will this course help me to come back into the IT field?
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Nirmal,
Please start with AZ900 first then go for AZ104 and then AZ400 certification as this will help you to start from the basic level to the advanced level so that you can kickstart your career with very good skills.
Also for more details on the course please drop us an email at contact@k21academy.com and the team will help you with the further details.
Hope this helps.
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Team K21 Academy
Pranotee says
Hi Team,
I have completed AZ900 and AZ104 Certification in 2020, I want to give AZ400.I want help to understand concept as I am working on project where I am playing azure devops admin role .
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Pranotee,
You have chosen the correct platform to pursue your carrier to learn and get certified on Azure DevOps Certification [AZ 400].
I would suggest you attend a 60-90 mins free masterclass where we cover everything like what to expect and everything you need is covered inside this program.
Please check the link below to register for the same:
https://k21academy.com/az40002
For more information on the course please drop us an email at contact@k21academy.com and the team will help you.
Thanks and Regards
Rahul Dangayach
Team K21 Academy
Kundan Baruah says
I have complete manual testing experience of 11years and a Team Lead. In our project, we are using Azure DevOps approach to deploy solution using Pipelines. I don’t have any coding language. But planning for Az400 after I pass Az900 & Az104.
Do i need to have scripting knowledge on Jenkins, Git commands and any specific language like Java or Python extensively (in depth)?
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Kundan,
Yes you can go for AZ400 also there is no need for scripting knowledge on Jenkins, Git commands but it is totally depend on your requirement.
Also, there is no coding language required to learn Azure DevOps. But if you know to code it’ll be beneficial.
I would suggest you attend a 60-90 mins free masterclass where we cover everything like what to expect and everything you need is covered inside this program.
Please check the link below to register for the same:
https://k21academy.com/az40002
For more information on the course please drop us an email at contact@k21academy.com and the team will help you.
Thanks and Regards
Rahul Dangayach
Team K21 Academy
Shashank R K says
Do we have any hands on Projects during the course , also would there be help in building resume w.r.t to Azure DevOps. Also do let us know the price for the courses
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Shashank,
You have chosen the correct platform to pursue your carrier to learn and get certified on Azure DevOps Certification [AZ 400].
Yes, we have the projects included in the AZ400 course, also we have a separate section for CV and interview Prep.
I would suggest you attend a 60-90 mins free masterclass where we cover everything like what to expect and everything you need is covered inside this program.
Please check the link below to register for the same:
https://k21academy.com/az40002
For more information on the course please drop us an email at contact@k21academy.com and the team will help you.
Thanks and Regards
Rahul Dangayach
Team K21 Academy