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AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate
About the Certification
This is a specialization certification at the Azure Developer Associate level, designed for developers who aim to build applications and services that run entirely on Microsoft Azure. The certification focuses on developing, deploying, and securing cloud solutions using modern Azure services, and represents a core credential for cloud application developers.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into five major parts
- Develop Azure Compute Solutions
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- Azure Functions
- Azure App Services
- Containers (ACI / AKS)
- Web APIs and Microservices
- Implement Integration Solutions
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- Event Grid
- Event Hubs
- Service Bus
- Messaging patterns
- Develop Azure Storage Solutions
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- Managed Identities
- Azure AD authentication
- OAuth2 and RBAC
- Secrets, keys, and certificates using Azure Key Vault
Exam Details
- Exam code: AZ-204
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Number of questions: 40–60
- Question types: Multiple choice, scenario-based questions, and drag-and-drop
- Language: English
- Implement Security in Solutions
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- Managed Identities
- Azure AD authentication
- OAuth2 and RBAC
- Secrets, keys, and certificates using Azure Key Vault
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000
- Exam fee: USD 83–165 (may vary by country and may include taxes in some regions)
- Certification Validity The certification is valid for one year, with free annual renewal through Microsoft Learn.
- Monitor and Optimize Azure Solutions
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- Application Insights
- Logging and tracing
- Azure Monitor
- Performance tuning
Do I need any certifications before it ?
No prerequisites are required.
However, it is recommended to have basic knowledge of Azure (such as AZ-900) and familiarity with programming fundamentals.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory. However, for those seeking a strong career path as a Microsoft Azure developer—particularly in cloud application development, service integration, and API management—the AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate certification represents the strongest foundation.
What are the main uses of the AZ-204 certification ?
- AZ-400 — DevOps Engineer Expert: For focusing on development automation and continuous delivery.
- AZ-305 — Solutions Architect Expert: For learning enterprise-level solution architecture design.
- DP-203 — Data Engineering: For building data solutions and ETL/ELT pipelines on Azure.
- AZ-500 — Azure Security Engineer: For expanding into cloud security specialization.
Your First Step Toward Developing Azure Solutions :
This certification represents the true cloud developer credential, enabling you to build and manage Azure solutions professionally and opening clear paths toward DevOps and cloud engineering roles.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Developers aiming to specialize in building cloud solutions on Azure.
- Professionals working with .NET, Python, Node.js, or any language supported by Azure SDKs.
- Individuals seeking hands-on experience with APIs, Functions, Containers, and Azure databases.
- Those planning to move into Cloud Development or DevOps career paths.