Validates ability to design, build, test, and maintain Azure cloud applications and services. Covers Azure compute, storage, security, and API integration. Free online renewal every 12 months.
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May 10, 2026
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Renewal model (free online assessment) makes long-term cost trivial. Recurring tip: don't skip the security/identity sections (Managed Identity, Key Vault, RBAC) — these are heavily tested and easy points if practiced.
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May 10, 2026
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Less HR-recognized than AZ-104 in non-Microsoft-shops, but for devs already on Azure stack the learning is genuinely applicable. Hands-on with Azure free $200 credit + GitHub student pack credits commonly used for prep labs.
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May 10, 2026
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Heavier coding focus than AZ-104 — exam expects you to read C#/.NET snippets and pick correct SDK calls. Devs from non-.NET backgrounds (Node, Python) report needing extra time on the .NET-specific questions.
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May 10, 2026
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Microsoft's primary Azure developer cert. Heavy on Azure Functions, App Service, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Key Vault, Azure DevOps. Scott Duffy Udemy course + John Savill's YouTube playlist named most often in 2024 prep stacks.
Most-recommended Udemy course for AZ-204. Updated regularly for current exam.
Free 4-hour intensive cram session covering the full AZ-204 blueprint.
Official MS Learn modules. Free Azure sandbox time + hands-on coding labs.
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Pass Score
700/1000
Remote Proctored
Yes — remote or test center
Exam Languages
Study Time
~100 hours