Your cloud applications lack scalability and your Azure deployments remain manual and error-prone? Developers working without in-depth knowledge of Azure PaaS services waste considerable time reinventing solutions the platform offers natively. Without mastering cloud-native patterns, applications struggle to scale and infrastructure costs spiral out of control.
This official Microsoft AZ-204 training teaches you in 5 days how to design, develop, and maintain complete cloud solutions on Azure. You master compute services (App Service, Azure Functions, Container Apps), storage (Blob, Cosmos DB, Redis), messaging (Service Bus, Event Grid), and application security (Azure AD, Key Vault). MCT-certified trainers guide you through hands-on labs on Microsoft cloud environments to implement each service in realistic scenarios. This training directly prepares you for the Azure Developer Associate certification (exam AZ-204). Sessions are available in person in Geneva and Lausanne or as virtual classroom.
Module 1: Explore Azure App Service
Module 2: Configure web app settings
Module 3: Scale apps in Azure App Service
Module 4: Explore Azure App Service deployment slots
Module 5: Explore Azure Functions
Module 6: Develop Azure Functions
Module 7: Explore Azure Blob storage
Module 8: Manage the Azure Blob storage lifecycle
Module 9: Work with Azure Blob storage
Module 10: Explore Azure Cosmos DB
Module 11: Work with Azure Cosmos DB
Module 12: Manage container images in Azure Container Registry
Module 13: Run container images in Azure Container Instances
Module 14: Implement Azure Container Apps
Module 15: Explore the Microsoft identity platform
Module 16: Implement authentication by using the Microsoft Authentication Library
Module 17: Implement shared access signatures
Module 18: Explore Microsoft Graph
Module 19: Implement Azure Key Vault
Module 20: Implement managed identities
Module 21: Implement Azure App Configuration
Module 22: Explore API Management
Module 23: Explore Azure Event Grid
Module 24: Explore Azure Event Hubs
Module 25: Discover Azure message queues
Module 26: Monitor app performance
Cloud application development on Azure is one of the most sought-after skills in the Swiss IT market. The massive migration of businesses to the cloud creates a growing need for developers capable of designing cloud-native solutions, fully leveraging PaaS services rather than simply porting existing applications to virtual machines. The Azure Developer Associate certification validates your ability to use Azure services professionally and is a career accelerator recognized by employers. In French-speaking Switzerland, the banking, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors are actively recruiting Azure developers to modernize their business applications.
This intensive 5-day training follows the official MOC curriculum and covers all skills assessed in the AZ-204 exam. You start with deploying web applications on Azure App Service, configuring deployment slots and auto-scaling. You then explore serverless solutions with Azure Functions, triggers, and bindings. Storage is covered in depth with Azure Blob Storage, tiering strategies, and Cosmos DB integration for NoSQL data. Application security takes center stage with Azure AD authentication, secret management via Key Vault, and managed identities. Asynchronous messaging with Azure Service Bus and Event Grid enables you to design decoupled and resilient architectures. Monitoring with Application Insights completes the program by giving you the tools to diagnose and optimize your applications in production.
This training is designed for software developers, cloud engineers, and application architects who want to master Azure development. Backend developers in C# or Python already working with REST APIs and databases will find a structured path to upskill on Azure cloud. Prerequisites include 1 to 2 years of software development experience, knowledge of an Azure-supported language (C#, Python, JavaScript), and understanding of fundamental Azure concepts such as resource groups and subscriptions. The AZ-900 certification is not mandatory but provides a solid foundation for participants new to the Azure ecosystem.
The AZ-204 exam assesses your ability to design, develop, deploy, and maintain cloud applications on Azure. Domains covered include compute solutions, storage, security, monitoring, and connecting to Azure services. The format includes multiple-choice questions, case studies, and hands-on labs. The exam lasts approximately 120 minutes and the passing score is 700/1000. Our trainers share specific preparation strategies and highlight the most commonly assessed topics. The Azure Developer Associate certification is valid for one year and renewable through the Microsoft renewal process on Microsoft Learn.
ITTA is a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) based in Geneva and Lausanne. Our MCT-certified trainers bring real-world cloud project experience to make the training concrete and directly applicable. The sessions are limited in size to ensure personalized follow-up for each participant. You practice on official Microsoft lab environments with exercises drawn from real-world use cases. Post-training technical support allows you to consolidate your knowledge when implementing solutions in your professional environment. Our flexible schedule offers sessions throughout the year, in person in Geneva and Lausanne or as virtual classroom from anywhere in Switzerland.
Do I need to know Azure before taking the AZ-204 training?
Familiarity with fundamental Azure concepts is recommended (Azure portal, resource groups, subscriptions). If you are a beginner, the AZ-900 training provides a good prerequisite.
Which programming language is used in the labs?
The hands-on labs offer exercises in C# and Python. You can choose the language you are most comfortable with during the practical work.
Does the AZ-204 training include the exam voucher?
The exam voucher is not included in the training but can be ordered separately. The training covers the entire AZ-204 exam program.
What is the difference between AZ-204 and AZ-400?
AZ-204 focuses on Azure application development (code, PaaS services, security). AZ-400 covers DevOps practices (CI/CD, pipelines, monitoring, IaC). Both certifications are complementary for a complete cloud developer profile.
Does this training cover containers and Kubernetes?
The training covers Azure Container Apps and Azure Container Instances for container deployment. Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is covered in other Azure pathway training courses.
How long does it take to prepare for the exam after the training?
Most participants schedule their exam within 2 to 4 weeks after the training. This allows time to review course notes and consolidate knowledge through the labs.
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