Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
This exam is for the Azure Developer role and the Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate Certification.
Microsoft Azure Developers design, build, test, and maintain cloud solutions, such as applications and services, partnering with cloud solution architects, cloud DBAs, cloud administrators, and clients to implement these solutions.
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: develop Azure compute solutions; develop for Azure storage; implement Azure security; monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions; and connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services. Candidates for this exam are cloud developers who participate in all phases of development from requirements definition and design to development and deployment, and maintenance. They partner with cloud DBAs, cloud administrators, and clients to implement solutions.
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Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: develop Azure compute solutions; develop for Azure storage; implement Azure security; monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions; and connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services.
Skills measured
- Develop Azure compute solutions (25-30%)
- Develop for Azure storage (10-15%)
- Implement Azure security (15-20%)
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (10-15%)
- Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services (25-30%)
Please click here to download the exam skills outline.
Candidates should be proficient in Azure SDKs, data storage options, data connections, APIs, app authentication and authorization, compute and container deployment, debugging, performance tuning, and monitoring. Candidates must have 1-2 years of professional development experience and experience with Microsoft Azure. They must be able to program in an Azure Supported Language.
Yes, absolutely. AZ-204 is designed for developers who want to advance their Azure skills and land roles like: Cloud Developer Azure Software Engineer Backend Developer (Cloud-based) It also opens doors to high-paying roles, especially if paired with real project experience (which we provide in our training at AITA Kolkata!).
Here’s the breakdown of Microsoft’s retake policy: After your first attempt, you can retake the exam after 24 hours. After that, each additional attempt requires a 14-day wait. You can take the exam up to 5 times a year.
Renewing your certification is simple and free: Visit the Microsoft Learn site Find your certification dashboard Take the free online renewal assessment within 6 months before it expires Pass it, and your certification is extended for another year No fees, no in-person tests—just a short online assessment.
Expect a mix of question types, such as: Multiple-choice Drag-and-drop scenarios Short-answer and build-list tasks It’s not just theory—you’ll need to apply your knowledge to real-world Azure development scenarios.
While there’s no strict requirement, you’ll have an edge if you already: Understand core Azure services Have some programming experience (C#, Python, or Java) Know how to use tools like the Azure CLI, PowerShell, and Azure SDKs But don’t worry—AITA Kolkata’s training is beginner-friendly and builds your foundation from the ground up.
The exam supports multiple programming languages, including: C# Java Python The focus is more on how you use these languages in Azure than on the syntax alone.
With AITA Kolkata, you’re not just preparing for an exam—you’re preparing for a career. We offer: Certified and experienced trainers Practical projects and real-world labs Personalized doubt-clearing sessions Career and placement support
Yes, this course is highly sought-after in Kolkata and across India, offering excellent career prospects.
After completing this course from AITA Kolkata, you can explore various job roles in reputed IT companies, MNCs, and startups.
Yes, Adroit IT Technology offers placement assistance to help students kickstart their careers.
Absolutely! This course is available online, making it accessible to students across India and globally.
Adroit Academy offers industry-aligned curriculum, experienced trainers, and strong placement support, making it a preferred choice for this course in India.
