Azure Solutions Architect Track
CertReview-curated roadmap for Azure architects. The AZ-104 → AZ-305 step IS a real Microsoft prerequisite (you cannot earn AZ-305 without AZ-104). The surrounding optional steps (AZ-900 fundamentals, AZ-500 security, AZ-400 DevOps) are CertReview's additions reflecting common career patterns.
CertReview-curated roadmap. Most issuers don't publish a single "do these certs in this order" diagram. We built this sequence based on issuer documentation, exam prerequisites, and community practice. Steps marked "optional" reflect our judgment, not issuer policy.
Issuer's certification page- 1
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
optionalMicrosoft
Optional if cloud is brand new for you. Skip with cloud experience.
- 2
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft
Required prerequisite for AZ-305 — Microsoft enforces this in their official path.
- 3
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Microsoft
Expert-level architect cert. Recommended after 1+ year hands-on Azure.
- 4
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
optionalMicrosoft
Optional security specialization for architects working in regulated environments.
- 5
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
optionalMicrosoft
Optional second expert track for architects involved in CI/CD platform design.