Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Training provider:
NILC

Duration:
4 days

Awarding body:
Microsoft

Delivery:
Tutor-led online

Overview

This certification is designed for professionals who combine development and operations responsibilities to deliver continuous value in cloud environments. It focuses on designing and implementing DevOps strategies using Microsoft technologies. Learners will gain expertise in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), source control, security and compliance, and monitoring. The course prepares candidates to work on cross-functional teams that include developers, site reliability engineers, Azure administrators, and security engineers.

What will I learn?

This certification is designed for professionals who combine development and operations responsibilities to deliver continuous value in cloud environments. It focuses on designing and implementing DevOps strategies using Microsoft technologies. Learners will gain expertise in continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), infrastructure as code (IaC), source control, security and compliance, and monitoring. The course prepares candidates to work on cross-functional teams that include developers, site reliability engineers, Azure administrators, and security engineers.

Key information

Funding eligibility criteria

  • Aged 19+
  • Living in Wales

Plus, one of the following:

  • Employed (inc. agency & zero hour contracts)
  • Self-employed
  • Full-time carer
  • Prisoner on day release

Entry requirements

To earn this certification, you must first hold either the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification. Candidates should have experience administering and developing in Azure, and implementing DevOps practices using GitHub and Azure DevOps.

Assessment

The exam code is AZ-400. It is a 100 minute proctored exam with a pass mark of 700 out of 1000. The exam includes scenario-based and interactive components.

Career progression

This certification qualifies professionals for roles such as DevOps Engineer, Cloud DevOps Consultant, or Automation Engineer. With further experience and certifications, individuals can progress to senior roles like Cloud Solutions Architect or Head of DevOps Strategy.

Course dates will be discussed directly with the training provider upon successful completion of funding application. Any course dates arranged with the training provider prior to funding being secured may not be honoured – Course dates will only be confirmed once funding has been approved.

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