This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to develop cloud-based applications and services using Microsoft Azure.

Participants will learn how to build Azure compute solutions, develop for Azure storage, implement secure application access, monitor and optimise cloud applications, and connect applications to Azure services and external APIs. The course follows the key skills required for Azure development, including compute, storage, security, monitoring, troubleshooting, and service integration.

Through structured learning, practical examples, and exam-focused guidance, participants will gain the confidence to develop scalable and secure Azure solutions and prepare for the Microsoft Azure Developer certification exam.

This course is suitable for developers who want to build and maintain applications using Microsoft Azure services.

It is especially suitable for:

• Application developers
• Cloud developers
• Software engineers
• Full-stack developers
• Backend developers
• Developers working with Azure services and APIs
• IT professionals moving into cloud development roles
• Professionals preparing for the Microsoft Azure Developer certification exam

Participants should have experience in software development and a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts.

Before attending this course, participants are recommended to have:

• Basic programming experience in languages such as C#, JavaScript, Python, or Java
• Familiarity with APIs and application development concepts
• Basic understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure services
• Knowledge of authentication, authorisation, and security concepts
• Some experience using Azure portal, command-line tools, or development tools is helpful but not mandatory

At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop compute solutions using Azure App Service, Azure Functions, containers, and related Azure services
• Build applications that use Azure storage, databases, and data access services
• Implement secure authentication, authorisation, and managed identities in Azure applications
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise Azure applications and services
• Connect applications to Azure services, APIs, messaging platforms, and third-party services
• Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Developer certification exam

• Developing Azure compute solutions using App Service, Azure Functions, containers, and related services
• Developing for Azure storage, including blob storage, Cosmos DB, and data access patterns
• Implementing Azure security, authentication, authorisation, managed identities, and Key Vault
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimising Azure applications using Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Connecting to and consuming Azure services, APIs, event-based services, and third-party services
• Reviewing key AZ-204 exam objectives and preparing for Microsoft Azure Developer certification