1. Cloud Beginner / Developer / IT Pro
Goal: Build foundational knowledge & start hands-on Azure.
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
What you learn: Cloud concepts, core Azure services, pricing, security basics.
Why: Perfect starting point for any Azure role.AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
What you learn: Developing cloud apps & services with Azure SDKs, storage, compute, security, messaging.
Role: Azure Developer.
2. Azure Administrator / Operations Engineer
Goal: Manage and operate Azure infrastructure.
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
What you learn: Managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, monitoring.
Role: Azure Administrator, Cloud Operations Engineer.AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (Optional but recommended)
What you learn: Secure Azure workloads, identity management, platform protection.
Role: Security-focused admins or engineers.
3. Azure Solutions Architect
Goal: Design scalable, secure cloud solutions.
- AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions What you learn: Design compute, network, storage, security, apps, and infrastructure solutions. Prerequisite: Recommended to have AZ-104 or AZ-204 first. Role: Azure Solutions Architect.
4. Azure DevOps Engineer
Goal: Automate and streamline cloud app delivery.
- AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions What you learn: DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, configuration management, monitoring. Role: DevOps Engineer.
5. Azure Data Engineer / AI Specialist
For data-focused roles:
- DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (start here)
- DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
- AI-102: Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
6. Advanced & Specialty Certifications
- AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
- AZ-600: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub
- AZ-220: Microsoft Azure IoT Developer
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
📌 Tips for Mastery
- Hands-on Practice: Use Azure free tier, Microsoft Learn labs, GitHub repos.
- Study Paths: Microsoft Learn offers free guided modules per certification.
- Community: Join Azure forums, local user groups, and follow Azure blogs.
- Project Experience: Build real projects; e.g., deploy microservices, set up CI/CD pipelines.
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