YOUR AZURE JOURNEY

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Answer 3 quick questions about your role, experience and goals. We'll recommend the Microsoft Azure certification that gets you hired - fast.

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AZURE ROADMAP

The Microsoft Azure Certification Roadmap

Click any certification to see the role it unlocks, what you'll learn, and how long it takes. No prior cloud experience? Start at the Fundamentals tier.

TIER 1 - Fundamentals

Start Here

No prior experience needed

AZ-900 1 day

Azure Fundamentals

Core cloud concepts, Azure services, governance & compliance.

AI-900 1 day

Azure AI Fundamentals

Machine learning, computer vision, NLP & generative AI basics.

DP-900 1 day

Azure Data Fundamentals

Relational, non-relational & analytics workloads in Azure.

TIER 2 - Associate

Get Job-Ready

6-18 months experience

AZ-104 4 days

Azure Administrator

Identity, governance, storage, compute & virtual networks.

Most Popular
AZ-204 5 days

Azure Developer

App services, Functions, Cosmos DB, event-driven solutions.

AZ-500 5 days

Azure Security Engineer

Identity, platform protection, data security & threat management.

AI-102 3 days

Azure AI Engineer

Build AI solutions with Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Bot Framework.

DP-700 4 days

Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric DP700

Design & implement data pipelines with Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks.

TIER 3 - Expert

Lead & Architect

2+ years Azure experience

AZ-305 4 days

Azure Solutions Architect

Design governance, compute, networking, storage & monitoring at scale.

Highest Demand
AZ-400 5 days

Azure DevOps Engineer

CI/CD, infrastructure as code, site reliability, secure supply chain.

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Am I Ready for Azure Certification?

Rate yourself 1-5 on 6 core Azure skills. We'll show your gap and the exact course that closes it.

Move the sliders and click Analyse to see your Azure skill gap and personalised course recommendation.

FOR L&D, HR & CORPORATE TRAINING BUYERS

Upskill Your Entire Team on Microsoft Azure

Scale your organisation's cloud capability with enterprise Azure training - tailored to your environment, delivered at your pace, across any geography.

Group Discounts

Volume pricing kicks in from 3+ delegates - the more you train, the more you save.

Bespoke Curriculum

Labs and case studies tailored to your Azure subscriptions, DevOps setup and security posture.

Onsite or Live Online

Delivered at your office, our classrooms, or live virtual - on your dates, in any time zone.

Invoice & PO Payment

Standard corporate procurement terms - PO, invoice, credit, bulk billing all supported.

Progress Reporting

Live dashboards for L&D managers - track attendance, completion, exam pass rates by team.

Global Rollout

1,000+ delegates across offices, geographies & languages - one programme manager coordinates it all.

Request a Custom Team Training Proposal
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Custom quote in 1 hour
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Why Now is the Best Time to Get Azure Certified?

Azure powers 85% of Fortune 500 organisations and continues to lead enterprise cloud adoption. The growing skills gap in Azure expertise is driving demand for certified professionals across industries.

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1 in 3

Global cloud job postings require Microsoft Azure skills (LinkedIn, 2026).

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+42%

Average salary uplift after becoming an Azure Certified Solutions Architect.

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90 days

From zero to Azure Administrator AZ-104 with our structured roadmap.

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6 Roles

Admin - Dev - Architect - Security - Data - AI, all powered by Azure certifications.

FULL CATALOGUE

All Microsoft Azure Certification Training Courses

Delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers. Available Live Online, in Classroom (490+ UK locations), Onsite, and Self-Paced.

AZ-900

Azure Fundamentals

1 day . Beginner

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AZ-104

Azure Administrator

4 days . Associate

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AZ-204

Developing Solutions for Azure

5 days . Associate

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AZ-305

Azure Solutions Architect

4 days . Expert

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AZ-500

Azure Security Engineer

5 days . Associate

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AZ-400

DevOps Engineer Expert

5 days . Expert

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AI-900

Azure AI Fundamentals

1 day . Beginner

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AI-102

Azure AI Engineer

3 days . Associate

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DP-900

Azure Data Fundamentals

1 day . Beginner

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DP-700

Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric DP700

4 days . Associate

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DP-100

Azure Data Scientist

3 days . Associate

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AZ-140

Azure Virtual Desktop

3 days . Specialty

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AZ-700

Azure Network Engineer

3 days . Specialty

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AZ-800/801

Hybrid Administrator

5 days . Associate

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Specialty & Migration Courses

SAP . Cosmos DB . VMware on Azure . Windows Server migration

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Why 2 Million+ Learners Choose The Knowledge Academy

Globally recognised as the market leader in Microsoft Azure training.

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Guaranteed to Run

100% of our Azure training courses are guaranteed to run on the dates provided - classroom, live online, or onsite.

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Microsoft Certified Trainers

Learn from 2,000+ certified trainers with 12+ years of real-world Azure deployment experience.

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Best Price Guarantee

Find a better price anywhere - send it to us and we'll beat it. Invoice & PO payment accepted.

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Team & Corporate Training

Onsite or bespoke Azure training for your team. Volume discounts, tailored curriculum, flexible delivery.

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Official Courseware

Microsoft Official Courseware + hands-on labs + exam prep mocks - everything aligned to current Azure exams.

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4 Flexible Delivery Modes

Classroom . Live Online . Onsite . Self-Paced. Train the way that fits your life and your team's schedule.

TRUSTED BY TEAMS AT

HSBC Google Tesla LinkedIn Ford

What are the Onsite Training benefits for Organisations?

Onsite training is provided to employees at their worksite or organisation's preferred location. It ensures a comfortable learning environment within employees' workplaces. Onsite training has been adopted globally by organisations in this new technological era to ensure employees are accustomed to current technology and work practices. Following are the factors in which industries have grown after adopting onsite training:

  • Employee Motivation Increased - 85%
  • Productivity Enhanced - 80%
  • Sales Growth - 90%
  • Employee Retention - 75%

Our Delivery Methods

Classroom Training

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Real Stories from Certified Azure Professionals

4.8/5 average rating from 40,000+ Azure learners.

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"Passed AZ-104 first time two weeks after the course. The labs mirrored the exam exactly. My team promoted me to Cloud Admin within a month."

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Sarah R.

Cloud Administrator
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"Went from zero Azure knowledge to AZ-900 arrow AZ-204 in 4 months following TKA's roadmap. The trainer (David) is a legend - explained Functions & Cosmos DB crystal-clear."

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James M.

Azure Developer
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"We trained 14 of our engineering team on AZ-305 & AZ-400 onsite. TKA tailored the labs to our actual Azure environment. Huge ROI - migration project delivered 6 weeks early."

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Ellison Parker

Head of Engineering

Microsoft Azure Training FAQs

Everything you need to know before you enrol.

What is Microsoft Azure?

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform and service from Microsoft offering over 200 products and services across compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, AI, IoT, security and DevOps. It supports Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery models, and is used by 85% of Fortune 500 companies to build, deploy and manage applications at global scale.

What are the main applications of Microsoft Azure?

Microsoft Azure powers a huge range of enterprise workloads: web & mobile applications, virtual machines and Windows Virtual Desktop, data warehousing & analytics (Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks), AI & machine learning (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services), DevOps & CI/CD pipelines, IoT solutions, disaster recovery, identity & access management (Microsoft Entra ID), and hybrid cloud scenarios with Azure Arc.

What are the key components of Microsoft Azure?

Core Azure components covered across our certification courses include: Compute (Virtual Machines, App Service, Azure Functions, AKS, Container Apps), Storage (Blob, Files, Disks, Cosmos DB), Networking (VNet, VPN Gateway, Application Gateway, Azure Front Door), Identity (Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, Privileged Identity Management), Security (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault), Management & Governance (Azure Policy, Monitor, Cost Management) and AI/Data (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Synapse, Fabric).

What are the benefits of Microsoft Azure for businesses?

Microsoft Azure delivers major business value: on-demand scalability (scale compute up or down instantly), lower infrastructure costs (pay-as-you-go, no CapEx), minimal server maintenance, global reach across 60+ Azure regions, enterprise-grade security & compliance (ISO, SOC, GDPR, HIPAA), seamless integration with Microsoft 365 & Dynamics, and the fastest-growing AI and generative AI platform via Azure OpenAI Service.

Which Azure certification should I start with?

If you're new to cloud, start with AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals - it's a 1-day primer covering core cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing and governance. From there, choose AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-204 (Developer) or AZ-500 (Security) based on your role. Use our Azure Career Path Quiz for a personalised recommendation.

Are your Microsoft Azure courses accredited and exam-aligned?

Yes, all our Azure certification training uses Microsoft Official Courseware and is delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs). Every course maps directly to the current Microsoft exam objectives (e.g. AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305).

Do you offer live online Azure training or only classroom?

Both. Our Azure certification training is available in 4 delivery formats: Live Online (instructor-led virtual classroom), Classroom (490+ venues), Onsite at your office, and Self-Paced.

Can my employer pay for the Azure training? Do you accept invoicing & PO?

Absolutely. We work with thousands of corporate clients and accept company invoicing, purchase orders and credit terms. Tick the "Company" field in the form and a corporate training specialist will handle the paperwork.

Do you offer group / team Azure training?

Yes, we run bespoke onsite Azure training tailored to your environment (e.g. your actual subscriptions, Azure DevOps setup, security posture). Volume discounts kick in from 3+ delegates. We've trained engineering teams at HSBC, Ford, LinkedIn and more.

What if I fail the Microsoft Azure exam?

Our 90%+ first-time pass rate speaks for itself, but if you don't pass, we offer free resit support, additional tutor sessions, and access to our exam prep bank. We don't stop until you're certified.

How long does it take to become Azure certified?

Typical timelines: AZ-900 - 1 day course + 2 weeks study. AZ-104 or AZ-204 - 4-5 day course + 4-6 weeks study. AZ-305 Expert - 4 day course + 2 months study. Our structured roadmap keeps you on track.

What roles can I get after Azure certification?

Typical Azure career outcomes: Cloud Administrator, Azure DevOps Engineer, Azure Developer, Cloud Solutions Architect, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Data Engineer, AI Engineer. Average salary uplift is 30–45% post-certification.

Can you customise the Azure training content for our company's environment?

Yes, our bespoke Azure training programmes tailor the curriculum, labs and case studies to your actual Azure environment (subscriptions, workloads, security posture, DevOps setup). This is ideal for teams migrating from AWS, GCP or on-prem, or preparing for a specific enterprise rollout. Speak to our corporate team to scope a custom syllabus.

Can The Knowledge Academy deliver Azure training to 1,000+ delegates across multiple offices?

Absolutely. We regularly deliver enterprise-scale Azure training programmes - thousands of delegates across multiple countries, time zones and offices. Options include: simultaneous live-online cohorts, rolling classroom schedules at our 490+ venues, on-site delivery at your offices, a dedicated self-paced portal for your team, and a named programme manager to coordinate the whole roll-out.

I can't find the specific Azure course I'm looking for - can you help?

Yes, we cover every Microsoft Azure certification exam (AZ, AI, DP, MS-series) plus specialty and migration tracks (SAP on Azure, VMware on Azure, Cosmos DB, Windows Server migration, IoT, Virtual Desktop and more). If the course isn't listed above, contact our team and we'll source or build it for you.