Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

Bridge Development and Operations to Deliver Better Software, Faster.

This expert-level course is designed to prepare you for the AZ-400 certification, validating your skills in combining people, processes, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services. A DevOps Engineer is a key role in modern IT, streamlining delivery by improving collaboration, automating workflows, and implementing continuous feedback.

You will learn to design and implement strategies for collaboration, code, infrastructure, source control, security, compliance, continuous integration, testing, delivery, monitoring, and feedback. This course empowers you to lead your organization’s DevOps transformation and optimize the entire software delivery lifecycle on the Microsoft Azure platform.

Key Benefits & Learning Outcomes:

• You will learn to:

  • Design and implement DevOps processes and practices across the entire development lifecycle.

  • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines for any application using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.

  • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and configuration management for consistent environments.

  • Architect application infrastructure and ensure compliance and security.

• You will be able to:

  • Pass the AZ-400 DevOps Engineer Expert exam with confidence.

  • Streamline software delivery, improving deployment frequency and reducing lead time.

  • Act as a pivotal figure between development and operations teams.

  • Automate and optimize processes to enhance productivity and reliability.

Who is this course for?

• Azure Developers and Azure Administrators

• Software Engineers and System Administrators

• IT Professionals involved in development, operations, or security

• Anyone aiming to become a DevOps Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE).

Requirements

To successfully complete this course and prepare for the exam, you will need:

• Technical Requirements:

  • A computer with a stable internet connection and a modern web browser.

  • Access to an Azure Subscription (a free account can be used for many labs).

  • Access to an Azure DevOps organization (free tier available).

• Course-Specific Requirements:

  • A strong commitment to completing complex, multi-step labs.

  • Dedication to understanding both development and operational concepts.

  • We recommend a study commitment of 7-10 hours per week for 8-10 weeks to master the expert-level material.

Prerequisites

This is an expert-level certification with specific prerequisites set by Microsoft.

• Mandatory Prerequisites (for the Certification):

  • You must first pass one of the following associate-level exams:

    • AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator – OR –

    • AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

• Recommended Knowledge/Skills:

  • Significant, hands-on experience with Azure is required.

  • Strong familiarity with either Azure administration (e.g., virtualization, networking, identity) OR Azure development (e.g., programming, APIs, SDKs).

  • A foundational understanding of Agile practices, version control with Git, and core DevOps principles is highly beneficial.