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 DeveloperAzure DevOps EngineerAzure DevOps Engineer Expert
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