AZ-204: Microsoft Azure Developer
A live course for developers building, deploying and maintaining cloud applications and services on Azure. Built for people who want to do the job with confidence, not just pass a test.
Microsoft retired the AZ-204 exam on 31 July 2026. The certification can no longer be earned, so nobody can sit this exam again. The course still runs live as a skills course, and you can reserve a seat on it. Ask us first and we will also tell you which current certification covers this ground.
Course overview
AZ-204 Azure Developer is a live, hands-on programme for developers who build, deploy and maintain cloud applications on Microsoft Azure. You will work with the services and SDKs that appear on the exam and in real projects, writing and deploying code throughout.
The course covers compute solutions with App Service and Functions, containerised apps, Azure Cosmos DB and Blob storage, the Microsoft identity platform, Key Vault and managed identities, and integration with API Management, Event Grid, Service Bus and queues, plus monitoring with Application Insights.
What you will learn
- ✓ Develop Azure compute solutions with App Service and Functions
- ✓ Build and deploy containerised apps to Azure
- ✓ Work with Azure Cosmos DB and Blob storage in code
- ✓ Implement authentication and authorisation with the Microsoft identity platform
- ✓ Secure secrets with Key Vault and managed identities
- ✓ Integrate with API Management, Event Grid, Service Bus and queues
- ✓ Instrument apps with Application Insights
Skills you will gain
AZ-204 skills blueprint
The areas this exam measures, and the order we teach them live.
Course modules
Azure compute solutions
Azure App Service, Azure Functions, and containerised apps with Azure Container Apps.
Storage and data
Azure Blob storage and Azure Cosmos DB from application code.
Security
Microsoft identity platform, Microsoft Graph, Key Vault, managed identities and app configuration.
Monitor and optimise
Application Insights, caching with Azure Cache for Redis, and content delivery.
Connect to services
API Management, Event Grid, Event Hubs, Service Bus and storage queues.
Exam readiness
Consolidation and revision. The exam has retired, so this session is a practical wrap-up of everything you have built rather than exam preparation.
Prerequisites
Recommended before you join. We start from a clear baseline, so these help but are not strict gates.
- ✓ One to two years of professional development experience
- ✓ Experience with a supported language such as C# or Python
- ✓ Familiarity with Azure fundamentals is recommended
Who this is for
Developers with experience in a supported language who want to build solutions on Azure and target the AZ-204 certification.
What happened to the AZ-204 exam
Microsoft retired AZ-204 on 31 July 2026, so it can no longer be booked or sat and the certification cannot be earned. Everything the exam covered is still real work, which is why the course still runs. You reserve a seat, you train live with a trainer in the same small batch, and you leave able to do the job. Tell us your goal when you enquire and we will point you at the certification that covers this ground today.
Where this can take you
Common questions
Can I still sit the AZ-204 exam?
No. Microsoft retired it on 31 July 2026, so it can no longer be booked and the certification cannot be earned. The course still runs live as a skills course and you can reserve a seat on it. Ask us and we will tell you which current certification covers the same ground.
Is this live or recorded?
Every session is live and instructor-led over Microsoft Teams. There are no pre-recorded videos. You learn with a real trainer and a small group.
When does the next batch start?
Batches form on a rolling basis. Send an enquiry and we will reply with the next available start date and times that fit your schedule.
How are session times decided?
Once you enquire, we set up a short Microsoft Teams call to agree the days and times that work for the batch.
Do you include hands-on labs?
Yes. You practise in a real environment throughout the AZ-204 course, so the exam tasks feel routine by the time you sit it.
Ready to join the next AZ-204 batch?
The exam has retired, the skills have not. Send an enquiry and we will confirm the next live start date, then set a time together over Teams.