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Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)

Offered by Microsoft

Validates skills in building, deploying, and maintaining Azure-hosted applications including Azure Functions, App Service, Storage, API Management, and monitoring solutions.

Certification Profile

DifficultyIntermediate
Cost$165
Study Duration8 Weeks~80 total hours
Pass Rate58%
Exam Format

Multiple choice, case studies & labs, 40–60 questions

Worth It Rating
8.8 / 10

Skills Taught

Primary Focus

AzureAzure FunctionsApp Serviceserverless

Additional Skills

Azure StorageAPI ManagementCosmos DBCI/CDcontainerization

Prerequisites

  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) recommended
  • 1–2 years Azure development experience

Career & Market Value

Salary Increase+$6,000 – $15,000
Active Job Postings demanding this cert55,000 jobs

Target Career Paths

Azure DeveloperCloud DeveloperBackend EngineerSoftware DeveloperFull Stack DeveloperCloud Application Developer

What certifications should you take after Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)?

After obtaining this certification, consider pursuing the following to advance your credentials:

#1Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
#2Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)