This AZ-305 course guides you through the design of comprehensive infrastructure solutions on Microsoft Azure. It’s not just about configuring resources, but about building a robust, secure, and scalable architecture. You’ll learn to think like a cloud architect, anticipate technical, business, and operational needs, while applying governance best practices.
You will explore key concepts such as high availability, disaster recovery, identity management, storage, and security. With a structured, module-based approach, you will master the critical components of the Azure environment, optimize performance, and ensure the resilience of your cloud solutions.
Throughout the program, you will apply the recommendations of the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework. You will be trained to design cloud environments that meet today’s business challenges: flexibility, security, performance, and cost optimization.
Module 1: Describe the core architectural components of Azure
Module 2: Describe Azure compute and networking services
Module 3: Describe Azure storage services
Module 4: Describe Azure identity, access, and security
Module 5: Introduction to the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
Module 6: Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
Module 7: Design governance
Module 8: Design authentication and authorization solutions
Module 9: Design a solution to log and monitor Azure resources
Module 10: Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
Module 11: Design a solution for backup and disaster recovery
Module 12: Design a data storage solution for non-relational data
Module 13: Design a data storage solution for relational data
Module 14: Design data integration
Module 15: Design an Azure compute solution
Module 16: Design an application architecture
Module 17: Design network solutions
Module 18: Design migrations
Module 19: Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
Module 20: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Reliability
Module 21: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Security
Module 22: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Cost Optimization
Module 23: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Operational Excellence
Module 24: Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Performance Efficiency
The AZ-305 certification is the definitive credential for professionals who design cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. As an Azure Solutions Architect Expert, you demonstrate the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective Azure architectures. ITTA delivers the official Microsoft curriculum through MCT-certified trainers who bring extensive experience designing Azure solutions for enterprises across French-speaking Switzerland.
Our training is available in-person at our centres in Geneva and Lausanne or through a fully interactive virtual classroom. Our our instructors provide architecture design exercises that go beyond the standard labs to prepare you for real-world challenges and the exam simultaneously.
The AZ-305 programme begins with the foundational pillars of any Azure solution: identity and governance. You will learn to design authentication and authorisation strategies using Azure Active Directory, including hybrid identity scenarios, Conditional Access policies, and Privileged Identity Management. Governance topics include designing management group hierarchies, Azure Policy frameworks, and cost management strategies that align with organisational requirements.
Monitoring architecture design covers Azure Monitor, Log Analytics workspaces, Application Insights, and alerting strategies. You will learn to design observability solutions that provide actionable insights into application performance, infrastructure health, and security posture across complex multi-subscription environments.
Data architecture is a critical component of the AZ-305 exam. You will explore how to select the right storage solution for different workloads, comparing Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Lake, Blob Storage, and managed disks. The training covers data integration strategies using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, and event-driven architectures with Event Grid and Event Hubs.
Business continuity and disaster recovery design ensures that your architectures meet recovery time and recovery point objectives. You will learn to design backup strategies using Azure Backup, implement geo-redundant storage, configure Azure Site Recovery for failover scenarios, and architect multi-region deployments that maintain availability during regional outages.
The infrastructure design modules cover compute selection strategies, helping you decide between virtual machines, App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, and container instances based on workload characteristics. Networking design includes hub-and-spoke topologies, Azure Virtual WAN, ExpressRoute, private endpoints, and application delivery with Azure Front Door and Application Gateway.
Application architecture topics include designing microservices architectures, implementing messaging patterns with Service Bus and Queue Storage, and leveraging Azure API Management for API governance. You will also explore migration strategies, learning to assess on-premises workloads and design migration plans using Azure Migrate, Azure Database Migration Service, and Azure Site Recovery.
Throughout the training, every design decision is evaluated against the five pillars of the Azure Well-Architected Framework: reliability, security, cost optimisation, operational excellence, and performance efficiency. You will learn to conduct architecture reviews, identify trade-offs, and justify design choices using the framework’s principles and best practices.
ITTA’s exam preparation approach combines design case studies, group discussions, and practice scenarios that mirror the AZ-305 exam format. Our trainers share proven strategies for tackling case study questions and design-oriented scenarios, maximising your chances of passing on your first attempt.
Is the AZ-305 certification, ?
Yes. ITTA includes the official Microsoft AZ-305 exam voucher with every training enrolment.
What prerequisites are recommended for AZ-305?
You should hold the AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) certification or have equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of Azure networking, compute, storage, and security is essential.
Does the AZ-305 certification make me an Azure Solutions Architect Expert?
Yes. Passing the AZ-305 exam, combined with a prerequisite certification such as AZ-104, grants you the Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential.
How does the AZ-305 differ from the former AZ-303 and AZ-304?
The AZ-305 replaced both AZ-303 and AZ-304, consolidating architecture design into a single exam focused on solution design rather than implementation.
Can I attend the training virtually?
Yes. ITTA delivers the AZ-305 course in a virtual classroom format that provides the same interactive experience and lab access as our in-person sessions in Geneva and Lausanne.
Is this course suitable for pre-sales consultants and solution designers?
Absolutely. The AZ-305 is highly relevant for anyone involved in designing Azure solutions, including architects, consultants, and technical pre-sales professionals.
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