Training and Certification Roadmap—Azure Apps and Infra

2. Training and Certification Roadmap—Azure Apps and Infra Tiago Costa THR1107

3. Tiago Costa MVP – Microsoft Azure MCT – Microsoft Certified Trainer (since 2006) MCT RL – Regional Lead Cloud Architect and Advisor | Trainer | Author | Speaker tiago.costa@tiagocosta.com www.tiagocosta.com @tiagocostapt

4. Today’s session Agenda New Azure Certifications Azure Administrator, Developer and Architect Roles Training Options  Take action Key takeaway 1Advantages of Job Role Based Certification Key takeaway 2Overview of new Azure Certifications Key takeaway 3Training options for Azure Certifications

5. New Azure Certifications

6. Why? Azure growth in # of services Individual services got several new feature Current exams have a broad OD - Objective Domain Large range of skills being covered by current exams

7. Announcing 4 new Azure job role certifications and training COMINGSOON Azure Administrator Azure Developer Azure Solutions Architect Azure DevOps Engineer

8. Job Task Analysis structure and alignment • Microlearning Instructor-led Training Training Subject Matter Experts (Microsoft and external) Online Courses Identifyjob roles Books • Output: Master list of skills and learning path for role Job Tasks Analysis (JTA) Market research for skills Certification Exams Assessment

9. Job role certification advantages Job role relevance Focus on tasks and not on the overall Easy to keep exams updated Real-world experience Narrow objective domain = Deep dive into more specific skills Improves job opportunities

10. Azure Apps and Infrastructure Certifications

11. Azure Apps and Infrastructure certifications Associate Expert Fundamentals Microsoft Certified:Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified:Azure Fundamentals (Optional) COMINGSOON Microsoft Certified:Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Microsoft Certified:Azure Developer Associate More roles to come Microsoft Certified:Azure Solutions Architect Expert Transition Exams Available: 70-532 – take AZ-202 70-533 – take AZ-102 70-535 – take AZ-302 

12. Learning path for Azure Administrator role Courses Prep for Certification Certification Exams AZ-100: Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment Exam Implement and Manage Storage Configure andManage VNets Manage Subscriptions Deploy andManage VM Manage Identities Microsoft Certified:Azure Administrator Associate Available as online courses and instructor-led training Advanced Networking AZ-101: Microsoft Azure Integration and Security Exam Secure Identity Migrate VMs App Services

13. Learning path for Azure Developer role Courses Prep for Certification Certification Exams AZ-200: Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions Exam Secure Cloud Solutions Cloud Technology Selection Cloud Storage PaaS Solution Available as online courses and instructor-led training Develop AzureCloud Model Microsoft Certified:Azure Developer Associate AZ-201: Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions Exam Cloud Integration Services Develop AI, ML, IOT

14. Learning path for Azure Solutions Architect role Courses Prep for Certification Certification Exams AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies Exam Developingfor the Cloud Workloads and Security DeployApps ConfigureInfrastructure Technology Solutions SecureData Available as online courses and instructor-led training Identity and Security AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Exam Data Platform Solution Deployment, Migration, and Integration InfrastructureStrategy Microsoft Certified:Azure Solutions Architect Expert

15. Training options

16. Training and certification • Microlearning • Step-by-step, bite-sized tutorials by product, skill level, and job role • Hands-on learning with interactive browser-based scripting environments • Role-based learning paths aligned to certifications • Immediate assessment via knowledge quizzes • Instructor-led Training • Training solutions including blended learning, in-person, and online to suit learning needs • Content created by Microsoft and delivered by MCTs for accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive courses • Deep technical training to give you the technical expertise and prepare you for Microsoft Certifications • Online Courses • Self-paced, structured, online courses with the ability to track progress and maintain a transcript • Hands-on learning with hands-on labs • Topic-based, or role-based learning paths aligned to certifications • Knowledge assessments • Microsoft Learn • Microsoft Learning Partners • LinkedIn Learning • Pluralsight • MicrosoftLearning Partners • Certification • New role-based certifications, including varying levels (Fundamentals, Associate, Expert) • Industry-recognized technical certifications • Share “credentials” with your professional network with an online badge • aka.ms/MSCert • Microsoft Learning Partners

17. Take action Learn more and prep: free practice tests in the Hands-on Labs area Take exam onsite to get 50% off Visit us at the Certification & Training Booth and Expert Bar in the Immersion Zone Microsoft Certification info: aka.ms/MSCert

18. Attend training & certification sessions available this week

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