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Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect run on Microsoft Azure Expert Compute, Network, Storage, and Security

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£395 inc VAT (was £495)
Offer ends 19 May 2026
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Online
Course format
Video with subtitles
Duration
40 hours · Self-paced
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12 months
Certification
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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Overview

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is a prestigious credential for experienced IT professionals who design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure, covering compute, network, storage, and security.

Who is this course for?

This expert-level certification is ideal for IT professionals with advanced experience in:

  • IT operations

  • Networking and virtualisation

  • Identity and security

  • Business continuity and disaster recovery

  • Data platforms and governance

It is awarded by Microsoft, a globally recognised authority in cloud technologies.

Why take this course?

Enrolling in this course is a strategic step if you want to:

  • Advance into senior cloud or architecture roles

  • Gain confidence in designing enterprise-grade Azure solutions

  • Validate your skills through a globally respected certification

  • Lead cloud transformation and strategy initiatives within your organisation

Career Benefits:

Achieving this certification brings substantial professional advantages:

  • Recognition as a certified cloud solutions architect

  • Enhanced job prospects and faster career progression

  • Access to the Microsoft Certified Community and exclusive resources

  • Increased earning potential, typically:

    • £80,000–£100,000+ per year in the UK

    • Higher rates for senior and contract positions, especially in high-demand industries

Certification

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

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Assessment details

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Included in course price

Description

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert course is an advanced training program that prepares IT professionals to design secure, scalable, and resilient solutions on Microsoft Azure. It develops the expertise required to lead enterprise-level cloud architecture projects.

This credential confirms your ability to:

  • Translate business requirements into technical architectures

  • Optimise Azure workloads for performance, cost, and security

  • Integrate cloud and on-premises solutions

  • Guide development and DevOps teams on infrastructure planning

What you'll learn:

1. Design Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions

  • Azure Active Directory (AD) and hybrid identity

  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

  • Policies, blueprints, and cost management

  • Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

2. Design Data Storage Solutions

  • Choosing between SQL, NoSQL, and Cosmos DB

  • High-availability and secure storage

  • Data integration and migration strategies

3. Design of Business Continuity Solutions

  • High availability and disaster recovery

  • Backup and restore for critical services

  • Geo-redundant and failover mechanisms

4. Design Infrastructure Solutions

  • Compute options: virtual machines, containers, App Services

  • Networking: virtual networks, VPNs, Express Route, firewalls

  • Storage tiers, scalability, and performance tuning

Tools and Technologies Covered

  • Azure Virtual Machines, Functions, App Services

  • Virtual Networks, Application Gateway, Load Balancer

  • Azure Storage, Cosmos DB, SQL Database

  • Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Security Centre

  • ARM Templates, Bicep, Azure Resource Manager

  • Azure Active Directory and governance features

Who is this course for?

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert course is designed for experienced IT professionals who are responsible for designing and implementing Azure-based solutions in enterprise environments.

Ideal for Professionals Who:

1. Want to lead cloud architecture projects and strategic cloud adoption in mid-to-large-scale organisations

2. Are looking to validate their skills with a globally recognised certification from Microsoft

3. Have advanced knowledge of IT operations, including:

  • Networking
  • Virtualisation
  • Security
  • Identity management
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity
  • Data platforms and governance

4. Are already working in or aiming for roles such as:

  • Cloud Solutions Architect
  • Infrastructure Architect
  • Enterprise Architect
  • Senior Systems Engineer
  • Cloud Consultant

Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites, but it is strongly recommended that you first earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification. You should also have:

  • Experience in IT operations (networking, virtualisation, security, etc.)

  • Proficiency in Azure administration

  • Familiarity with Azure development and DevOps processes

Career path

Entry-Level (£35,000 - £50,000)

  • Junior Cloud Engineer
  • Azure Administrator
  • Associate Cloud Consultant

Mid-Level (£55,000 - £80,000)

  • Azure Solutions Architect
  • Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
  • Technical Consultant

Senior-Level (£85,000 - £120,000+)

  • Senior Solutions Architect
  • Lead Azure Architect
  • Cloud Strategy Consultant
  • Enterprise Consultant
  • Enterprise Architect

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