AZ-400: Designing & Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions Training & Certification Course
The AZ-400T00-A: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions course equips DevOps engineers, cloud developers, and infrastructure administrators with skills to automate CI/CD pipelines, manage source control at enterprise scale, and implement secure, compliant release strategies using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
Course Overview
Participants in this course gain hands-on experience with core Microsoft DevOps tools including Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure Repos, Azure Artifacts, Azure Key Vault, and infrastructure as code using Bicep and ARM templates. Through guided labs in the Azure Portal and GitHub environments, students build and configure end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, implement secure deployment patterns with manual approvals, and automate infrastructure provisioning. A key lab scenario involves deploying a .NET 8 web application using GitHub Actions, where learners configure service connections, manage secrets, and use YAML workflows to build, test, and deploy to Azure App Service, simulating real-world DevOps automation used by enterprise teams.
This course directly prepares candidates for the AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions certification exam, a globally recognized credential that validates expert-level DevOps skills on the Microsoft platform. Certified professionals report average annual salaries of $140,000, with top earners in major tech markets reaching $174,000. Optiv Solutions enhances this official Microsoft curriculum with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and optional 1-on-1 training, ensuring personalized support. Completing AZ-400T00-A empowers IT professionals to lead DevOps transformation, optimize release pipelines, and advance into senior engineering or cloud architecture roles.
Skills You’ll Develop
Who Should Attend
WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• Azure Administrators and Developers
• Software Developers
• Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)
• Security Engineers
Pre-requisites
RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ Azure administrator certification (AZ-104) or equivalent experience in Azure management
- ✓ Azure developer certification (AZ-204) or similar Azure development background
- ✓ Practical knowledge of Azure DevOps and GitHub repositories for source control
- ✓ Hands-on experience with Git workflows such as branching, merging, and pull requests
- ✓ Understanding of CI/CD pipelines in Azure Pipelines, including YAML-based configurations
- ✓ Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like ARM templates or Terraform for deploying Azure resources
Certification Exam Details
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Exam Details
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Process and Communications
- Get started on a DevOps transformation journey
- Design and implement communication and collaboration mechanisms (Wikis, Markdown, Mermaid, Teams/GitHub integrations)
- Plan agile work with GitHub Projects and Azure Boards
Module 2: Source Control Strategy
- Design and implement a source control strategy
- Scale Git for enterprise DevOps (branching strategies, pull requests, branch protection)
- Consolidate artifacts and manage package dependencies
Module 3: Build and Release Pipelines
- Implement Continuous Integration (CI) with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions
- Design and implement a release strategy and continuous delivery workflows
- Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM/Bicep templates or Terraform
- Configure container build strategies and deployment patterns
Module 4: Security and Compliance
- Develop a security and compliance plan
- Manage secrets, credentials, and service connections
- Automate security and code scanning with GitHub Advanced Security and Microsoft Defender for Cloud
Module 5: Instrumentation and Monitoring
- Implement an instrumentation strategy (Application Insights, Azure Monitor)
- Configure monitoring and analyze metrics from instrumentation to drive continuous feedback
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AZ-400 certification exam included in the course fee, and what is the exam cost?
The AZ-400T00-A: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions course fee excludes the official certification exam. Candidates must purchase the exam separately for $165 USD. Prices fluctuate by region and local taxes. Always verify current exam pricing directly through Pearson VUE before booking your test date.
How long is lab access provided for AZ-400T00-A, and what type of environment is used?
Optiv grants 8 hours of hands-on lab access for AZ-400T00-A: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions. You will work within a cloud-based virtual environment using Microsoft Azure and Azure DevOps. Master CI/CD pipelines, source control, and infrastructure as code through real-world scenarios designed for professional skill reinforcement.
What is the format, number of questions, passing score, and time limit for the AZ-400 exam?
The AZ-400 exam consists of 40–60 questions, including case studies, drag-and-drop, and lab tasks. You have 150 minutes to achieve the 700 passing score out of 1000. Non-English exams provide an extra 30 minutes. All testing is proctored by Pearson VUE for your certification.
How long is the Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification valid, and how do I renew it?
The Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert credential remains valid for one year. Renew your status by passing a free, 45-minute online assessment on Microsoft Learn. Complete this assessment within six months of expiration to stay current with evolving DevOps practices and Microsoft Azure tool updates.