AZ-400 - Designing & Implementing Microsoft Azure DevOps Certification

Transform Your Workflow with Azure DevOps: AZ-400 Course

Discover how to master Azure DevOps tools and practices, streamline your workflow, and bring efficiency to your team's software development processes with this comprehensive certification course.


Last Updated: 7/2024

Language: English

Instructor: Joe Fecht

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What You Will Learn

Course Design & Structure

When we started designing this course, we had your journey from novice to certified pro in mind. Picture this – interactive sessions, structured modules, and a bunch of practical exercises all woven together to give you a solid understanding of how to implement DevOps practices in an Azure environment. We've meticulously organized each part to make sure there's a smooth flow; you won't just be learning concepts, you'll also apply them hands-on. And worry not, the course doesn't assume you're already an expert. We begin right at the basics and gradually build up to more complex topics.

Azure DevOps Tools and Techniques

Dive headfirst into the world of Azure DevOps with this dynamic course that'll equip you with all the tools and techniques to design and implement efficient DevOps practices using Azure's robust ecosystem. You'll learn to streamline software development and delivery by mastering Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, and a suite of other services that support continuous integration, continuous delivery, dependency management, and live site monitoring. Whether you're a developer or IT pro, you'll gain hands-on experience that prepares you to build and deploy applications on Azure with confidence.

Learning Outcomes

Trust me, by the end of this course, you'll feel confident in your ability to design and implement DevOps processes that will make you an invaluable asset to any team dreaming to thrive in the cloud-first world. Plus, the skills you'll gain won't just help you ace the exam; they'll be real-world ready. You'll be equipped with practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in professional settings, making you a valuable contributor to any DevOps team working with Azure.

Agile Methodologies

Throughout the journey, you'll absorb the key concepts of Agile and Scrum methodologies, understanding their pivotal role in modern software engineering. By grappling with real-world scenarios, you'll not only be prepping for that sought-after certification but also honing the skills necessary to bring cutting-edge DevOps solutions to life in your organization. Embrace the change as you become the vital link in driving your team's productivity and innovation to new heights, applying Agile principles to real-world DevOps challenges.

Join the Refactored Community

Become part of the Refactored community, where you can connect with peers, industry professionals, and mentors. Engage in discussions, share your experiences, and grow your Azure expertise within a supportive and collaborative learning network.


Prerequisites

Participants are expected to have a basic understanding of Azure services, Agile processes, and general cloud computing knowledge.

Who Should Enroll

  • DevOps Engineers

  • IT Professionals looking to specialize in Azure

  • System Administrators with a focus on cloud technologies

  • Software Developers who deploy and manage cloud environments

Course Format

The course includes interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and a series of practice exams. It is delivered digitally with a blend of online self-paced learning and demos to follow on with. Typical students take 3-4 weeks to complete the course.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course and passing the AZ-400 exam via a Microsoft Testing center, participants will receive the Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification, acknowledging their expertise in Azure DevOps technologies and practices.

About Your Instructor:

Joe Fecht is a Technical Consultant at AHEAD, where his daily focus is helping clients to take full advantage of Azure's features and ensuring they are doing it as cost-effectively as possible. Joe has been in the consulting industry for the past seven years and has worked with small mom and pop up to multi-national corporations. He has over 15 years of IT experience and is currently 5x Azure certified. Joe thoroughly enjoys working with clients to help find the best solutions and making sure they are deployed in a sustainable fashion. When not at work, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife and picking on his three kids.


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