Microsoft Azure Developer (AZ-204) Certification Training
Develop, test and deploy cloud applications on Azure, with a clear path from the retired AZ-204 to Microsoft's current AI-200 exam
- Duration
- Live batches
- Format
- Live online
- Modules
- 9 modules
- Certificate
- On completion
- ✓Live online instructor-led training in scheduled batches
- ✓Covers the AZ-204 skill areas: compute, storage, security, monitoring and connecting to Azure services
- ✓Hands-on with App Service, Functions, containers, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage and Service Bus
- ✓Authentication with Microsoft Entra ID, managed identities and Key Vault
- ✓Bridge module on what changed in Microsoft's current Azure developer exam, AI-200
- ✓Code labs in C# and Python
About the course
What this course covers
Microsoft Azure Developer (AZ-204) was long the standard exam for developers building on Azure. Microsoft has now retired the AZ-204 exam and the Azure Developer Associate certification (the retirement date listed by Microsoft sources is 31 July 2026), and its current developer-focused exam is AI-200, which leads to the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate certification. Existing Azure Developer Associate credentials that were already earned remain valid until they expire.
This course teaches the practical Azure development skills that AZ-204 measured and that AI-200 builds on: developing compute solutions with App Service, Functions and containers; working with Cosmos DB and Blob Storage; implementing authentication and secrets management; connecting applications through Service Bus, Event Grid and Event Hubs; and monitoring and troubleshooting with Application Insights. A final module covers the AI-200 outline, which Microsoft describes as focused on containerised solutions, data management for AI solutions, connecting to Azure services, and securing, monitoring and troubleshooting solutions.
The course prepares you for the exam you choose; you book it yourself with Microsoft through Pearson VUE. Delivery is live, instructor-led and online.
Who should attend
- ● Developers building or moving applications to Azure
- ● Back-end engineers working with APIs, queues and databases
- ● Cloud engineers who write infrastructure and application code
- ● DevOps engineers who need to understand application services
- ● Developers planning to build AI-enabled applications on Azure
Prerequisites
- ● Programming experience of at least a couple of years in C#, Python, JavaScript or Java
- ● Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON and Git
- ● Basic Azure knowledge (AZ-900 level) is recommended
- ● No formal eligibility requirement from Microsoft for the exam
Key skills
Skills you will walk away with
Web apps and APIs on App Service
Deploy, configure, scale and secure web apps, using deployment slots and settings.
Serverless with Azure Functions
Write functions with triggers and bindings, including durable functions.
Containers on Azure
Build images, store them in Azure Container Registry and run them on Container Apps and Container Instances.
Data storage in code
Use Cosmos DB and Blob Storage SDKs with partitioning, consistency and lifecycle management.
Authentication and authorisation
Use Microsoft Entra ID, the Microsoft identity platform, managed identities and Key Vault.
Messaging and events
Connect services with Service Bus, Event Grid, Event Hubs and Storage queues.
API Management
Publish, secure and version APIs through Azure API Management.
Monitoring and troubleshooting
Instrument apps with Application Insights and diagnose with logs, metrics and traces.
Curriculum
Module-by-module syllabus
9 modules · 36 topics
1Module 1: Azure Development Foundations4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Set up tools and understand the platform.
- ▸ Azure resources, ARM and resource groups
- ▸ CLI, SDKs and local development tools
- ▸ Managed identities and service principals
- ▸ Choosing a compute service
2Module 2: App Service and Web Apps4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Host web applications.
- ▸ App Service plans and scaling
- ▸ Deployment slots and CI/CD options
- ▸ App settings, connection strings and TLS
- ▸ Diagnostics and logging
3Module 3: Azure Functions4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Build serverless logic.
- ▸ Triggers and bindings
- ▸ Timer, HTTP, Blob and queue functions
- ▸ Durable Functions patterns
- ▸ Hosting plans and configuration
4Module 4: Containers4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Package and run containers.
- ▸ Dockerfiles and image builds
- ▸ Azure Container Registry
- ▸ Container Instances and Container Apps
- ▸ Revisions, scaling and ingress
5Module 5: Storage and Cosmos DB4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Work with data services from code.
- ▸ Blob Storage SDK, tiers and lifecycle
- ▸ SAS tokens and stored access policies
- ▸ Cosmos DB partitioning, consistency and change feed
- ▸ Request units and indexing
6Module 6: Security4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Authenticate and protect secrets.
- ▸ Microsoft Entra ID and MSAL
- ▸ OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect flows
- ▸ Key Vault for secrets, keys and certificates
- ▸ App Configuration and feature flags
7Module 7: Messaging, Events and APIs4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Connect application components.
- ▸ Service Bus queues, topics and sessions
- ▸ Event Grid and Event Hubs
- ▸ Storage queues
- ▸ API Management policies and products
8Module 8: Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Optimisation4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Keep apps healthy.
- ▸ Application Insights instrumentation
- ▸ Azure Monitor alerts and Kusto queries
- ▸ Availability tests
- ▸ Caching with Azure Cache for Redis and CDN
9Module 9: Exam Pathway and the AI-200 Bridge4 topics ▾
Learning objective: Choose and prepare for the current exam.
- ▸ Status of AZ-204 and the Azure Developer Associate certification
- ▸ AI-200 skill areas: containerised solutions, data management for AI, service integration, security and monitoring
- ▸ Vector databases and Python-focused AI back-end concepts
- ▸ Booking steps with Pearson VUE
Schedules
Upcoming live batches
Enroll now and choose your batch dates
Send an enquiry and we'll reserve your seat in the next batch.
Certification
How you get certified
Microsoft
AZ-204 has been retired. Microsoft's current exam is AI-200: Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate
- Format
- Proctored exam with multiple choice and other interactive question types. AI-200 skill areas: develop containerised solutions, develop AI solutions using Azure data management services, connect to and consume Azure services, and secure, monitor and troubleshoot Azure solutions
- Questions
- Microsoft does not publish a fixed number
- Duration
- 120 minutes (AI-200)
- Passing score
- 700 on a scale of 1–1000 (Microsoft's standard scale; confirm on the AI-200 page)
- Exam fee
- See the current figure on the official site
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE test centre or online proctored
- Validity & renewal
- See the current figure on the official site. Role-based associate certifications normally renew through a free online assessment
- 1Enrol in a live batch and attend the instructor-led sessions with code labs
- 2Build and deploy the course project: a multi-service Azure application
- 3Read the current AI-200 study guide on Microsoft Learn and compare it with the bridge module
- 4Book the exam yourself on Microsoft Learn and Pearson VUE once you are ready
- 5Receive an Assure Success course-completion certificate after meeting attendance and project requirements
Career outcomes
Roles this opens up
Azure Developer
₹6–16 LPA (approx.)Builds applications and services on Azure platforms.
Cloud-native Backend Engineer
₹7–18 LPA (approx.)Develops APIs and microservices using managed Azure services.
Azure DevOps / Integration Engineer
₹6–16 LPA (approx.)Connects applications and automates delivery.
AI Application Developer (Azure)
₹8–20 LPA (approx.)Builds applications that use AI services on Azure.
Salary ranges are approximate figures for India and vary by city, company and experience.
Why this certification is worth it
Honest, current guidance
You learn what changed in Microsoft's developer certification so you do not book a retired exam.
Skills that outlast the exam code
App Service, Functions, Cosmos DB and messaging remain core to Azure development.
Hands-on project
You build and deploy a multi-service application.
Path to AI-enabled apps
Bridge content leads naturally toward AI-200 topics.
Why Assure Success
Learn it once, pass it once
Trainers from the field
Every session is led by a practitioner who uses this material at work.
Batches that fit your week
Weekday and weekend batches in IST, scheduled for working professionals.
Exam-style practice
Practice questions and, where available, a full simulator free with the course.
Exam voucher help
Discounted vouchers and step-by-step help booking your exam.
Human support
WhatsApp support Mon–Sat, 9 AM–8 PM IST — a person answers.
Pay your way
UPI, cards, netbanking and EMI in India; international cards accepted.
FAQs
Questions learners ask us
Q.Can I still take the AZ-204 exam?
Microsoft has retired AZ-204 and the Azure Developer Associate certification, with the retirement date listed in Microsoft updates as 31 July 2026. Please confirm on Microsoft Learn, and plan for the current exam instead.
Q.What replaces AZ-204?
Microsoft lists AI-200, Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate, as the current Azure developer-focused exam. It emphasises containerised solutions, data management for AI solutions, service integration and security/monitoring.
Q.Is the training still useful if the exam changed?
Yes. The underlying skills (App Service, Functions, containers, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Entra ID, Key Vault, monitoring) are the foundation of both exams and of real jobs.
Q.Which languages are used in labs?
Mainly C# and Python. The services and concepts are the same in other languages.
Q.Will my old AZ-204 certificate still be valid?
Microsoft states that retirement does not invalidate certifications already earned, but renewal of the retired certification is no longer offered. Check your Microsoft Learn profile for details.
Q.Is AI experience required?
No. The AI-200 bridge module introduces the AI-related data and back-end concepts without assuming prior AI knowledge.
Q.Do you guarantee a job?
No. The course builds skills and a portfolio project; hiring depends on employers.
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