Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Level: Expert
Develop Expert-Level Azure Architecture Skills
Design Secure, Scalable & Resilient Azure Solutions
Gain an Industry-Recognised Microsoft Certification
Official Microsoft Course Materials & Exam Included
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Course Overview
Duration:
4 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
Course Overview
Duration:
4 Days (9am-5pm)
Accredited:
Yes
Exams:
Included
Funding:
PLA, PLA Digital, ReAct
Type:
Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
Company group booking discount available
This course teaches experienced IT professionals how to design secure, scalable and reliable solutions using Microsoft Azure. Covering areas such as governance, identity, networking, compute, storage, data platforms, business continuity and migration strategies, the course provides the knowledge required to architect solutions that meet both business and technical requirements. Through a combination of instructor-led learning, real-world scenarios and architecture-based case studies, learners will explore how to evaluate requirements and design Azure solutions that align with best practices for security, resilience, performance and cost optimisation. The course is intended for professionals who already have experience administering Azure environments and want to develop the skills required of a Solutions Architect. It also prepares learners for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification examination.
Target Audience
This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who are responsible for designing Azure-based solutions and cloud architectures.
- Azure administrators looking to progress into solution architecture roles
- Cloud architects responsible for designing secure, scalable and resilient Azure environments
- Infrastructure professionals working with networking, identity, security and governance solutions
- IT professionals responsible for cloud migration and modernisation projects
- Consultants and technical leads designing enterprise Azure solutions
- Individuals preparing for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Design identity, governance and monitoring solutions for Azure environments
- Design secure and scalable compute solutions using Azure services
- Design network architectures that support performance, security and resilience requirements
- Design storage solutions for structured and unstructured data workloads
- Design business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
- Design data integration and migration solutions for cloud adoption projects
- Design authentication and authorisation solutions using Microsoft Entra ID
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate Azure services for business and technical requirements
- Apply Azure architecture best practices to enterprise environments
- Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification examination
This course teaches experienced IT professionals how to design secure, scalable and reliable solutions using Microsoft Azure. Covering areas such as governance, identity, networking, compute, storage, data platforms, business continuity and migration strategies, the course provides the knowledge required to architect solutions that meet both business and technical requirements. Through a combination of instructor-led learning, real-world scenarios and architecture-based case studies, learners will explore how to evaluate requirements and design Azure solutions that align with best practices for security, resilience, performance and cost optimisation. The course is intended for professionals who already have experience administering Azure environments and want to develop the skills required of a Solutions Architect. It also prepares learners for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification examination.
Target Audience
This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who are responsible for designing Azure-based solutions and cloud architectures.
- Azure administrators looking to progress into solution architecture roles
- Cloud architects responsible for designing secure, scalable and resilient Azure environments
- Infrastructure professionals working with networking, identity, security and governance solutions
- IT professionals responsible for cloud migration and modernisation projects
- Consultants and technical leads designing enterprise Azure solutions
- Individuals preparing for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
By the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Design identity, governance and monitoring solutions for Azure environments
- Design secure and scalable compute solutions using Azure services
- Design network architectures that support performance, security and resilience requirements
- Design storage solutions for structured and unstructured data workloads
- Design business continuity and disaster recovery strategies
- Design data integration and migration solutions for cloud adoption projects
- Design authentication and authorisation solutions using Microsoft Entra ID
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate Azure services for business and technical requirements
- Apply Azure architecture best practices to enterprise environments
- Prepare for the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) certification examination
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Prerequisites
- Describe the core architectural components of Azure
- Describe Azure compute and networking services
- Describe Azure storage services
- Describe Azure identity, access, and security
- Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
AZ-305: Design identity, governance, and monitor solutions
- Design governance
- Design authentication and authorisation solutions
- Design a solution to log and monitor Azure resources
AZ-305: Design business continuity solutions
- Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
- Design a solution for backup and disaster recovery
AZ-305: Design data storage solutions
- Design a data storage solution for non-relational data
- Design a data storage solution for relational data
- Design data integration
AZ-305: Design infrastructure solutions
- Design an Azure compute solution
- Design an application architecture
- Design network solutions
- Design migrations
Build great solutions with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
- Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Cost Optimisation
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Operational excellence
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Performance efficiency
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Reliability
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Security
Accelerate cloud adoption with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Getting started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Prepare for successful cloud adoption with a well-defined strategy
- Prepare for cloud adoption with a data-driven plan
- Choose the best Azure landing zone to support your requirements for cloud operations
- Use the Cloud Adoption Framework Migrate methodology to migrate your workload to the cloud
- Address tangible risks with the Govern methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Ensure stable operations and optimisation across all supported workloads deployed to the cloud
- Innovate applications by using Azure cloud technologies
- Prepare for cloud security by using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Prerequisites
- Describe the core architectural components of Azure
- Describe Azure compute and networking services
- Describe Azure storage services
- Describe Azure identity, access, and security
- Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
AZ-305: Design identity, governance, and monitor solutions
- Design governance
- Design authentication and authorisation solutions
- Design a solution to log and monitor Azure resources
AZ-305: Design business continuity solutions
- Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
- Design a solution for backup and disaster recovery
AZ-305: Design data storage solutions
- Design a data storage solution for non-relational data
- Design a data storage solution for relational data
- Design data integration
AZ-305: Design infrastructure solutions
- Design an Azure compute solution
- Design an application architecture
- Design network solutions
- Design migrations
Build great solutions with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
- Introduction to the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Cost Optimisation
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Operational excellence
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Performance efficiency
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Reliability
- Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework – Security
Accelerate cloud adoption with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Getting started with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Prepare for successful cloud adoption with a well-defined strategy
- Prepare for cloud adoption with a data-driven plan
- Choose the best Azure landing zone to support your requirements for cloud operations
- Use the Cloud Adoption Framework Migrate methodology to migrate your workload to the cloud
- Address tangible risks with the Govern methodology of the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Ensure stable operations and optimisation across all supported workloads deployed to the cloud
- Innovate applications by using Azure cloud technologies
- Prepare for cloud security by using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
- Exam duration: 120 minutes
- 40–60 multiple-choice, case study and scenario-based questions
- Passing score: 700 out of 1,000
- Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted during the exam
- Exam duration: 120 minutes
- 40–60 multiple-choice, case study and scenario-based questions
- Passing score: 700 out of 1,000
- Closed-book examination – no reference materials are permitted during the exam
- Four days of instructor-led training and exam preparation delivered by an accredited Microsoft trainer
- Official Microsoft course materials, labs and supporting learning resources
- Microsoft certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the exam provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
- Four days of instructor-led training and exam preparation delivered by an accredited Microsoft trainer
- Official Microsoft course materials, labs and supporting learning resources
- Microsoft certification examination voucher included. Examination vouchers are usually valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue; however, funding rules may require learners funded through schemes such as PLA, ReAct or other government-funded programmes to sit their examination within a shorter timeframe.
- Exam Pass Guarantee – if you do not pass the exam after attending the course, you can retake the same training with NILC at no additional cost. You will only need to pay the examination fee charged by the exam provider. Applies to instructor-led courses only.
This advanced-level course is intended for experienced Azure professionals. Before attending this course, learners should have hands-on experience deploying and administering Azure resources and a strong understanding of cloud concepts, infrastructure and solution design principles. Delegates should know:
- Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)
- Azure compute services, including virtual machines, containers and serverless technologies.
- Azure networking concepts, including virtual networks, load balancing and network security
- Azure storage services, databases and data management solutions
- Business continuity, disaster recovery and high-availability principles
- Security, governance and compliance concepts within Azure environments
- Application architecture concepts, including messaging, integrations and scalability
Learners intending to achieve the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification should be aware that Microsoft currently requires the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification as a prerequisite.
This advanced-level course is intended for experienced Azure professionals. Before attending this course, learners should have hands-on experience deploying and administering Azure resources and a strong understanding of cloud concepts, infrastructure and solution design principles. Delegates should know:
- Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory)
- Azure compute services, including virtual machines, containers and serverless technologies.
- Azure networking concepts, including virtual networks, load balancing and network security
- Azure storage services, databases and data management solutions
- Business continuity, disaster recovery and high-availability principles
- Security, governance and compliance concepts within Azure environments
- Application architecture concepts, including messaging, integrations and scalability
Learners intending to achieve the Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification should be aware that Microsoft currently requires the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification as a prerequisite.
Who is the Microsoft AZ-305 course suitable for?
The AZ-305 course is designed for experienced IT professionals who want to design Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions. It is particularly suitable for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, solution architects and professionals responsible for designing secure, scalable and resilient cloud environments.
Is AZ-305 suitable for beginners?
No. AZ-305 is an Expert-level course and assumes you already have practical experience deploying or administering Microsoft Azure resources. If you are new to Azure, we recommend building your foundational and administration skills before moving on to AZ-305.
Do I need to complete AZ-104 before taking AZ-305?
You can attend the AZ-305 training without first passing AZ-104. However, if your goal is to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, AZ-104 forms part of the certification pathway, so learners should be aware of this additional requirement.
Who is the Microsoft AZ-305 course suitable for?
The AZ-305 course is designed for experienced IT professionals who want to design Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions. It is particularly suitable for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, solution architects and professionals responsible for designing secure, scalable and resilient cloud environments.
Is AZ-305 suitable for beginners?
No. AZ-305 is an Expert-level course and assumes you already have practical experience deploying or administering Microsoft Azure resources. If you are new to Azure, we recommend building your foundational and administration skills before moving on to AZ-305.
Do I need to complete AZ-104 before taking AZ-305?
You can attend the AZ-305 training without first passing AZ-104. However, if your goal is to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, AZ-104 forms part of the certification pathway, so learners should be aware of this additional requirement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The AZ-305 course is designed for experienced IT professionals who want to design Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions. It is particularly suitable for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, solution architects and professionals responsible for designing secure, scalable and resilient cloud environments.
No. AZ-305 is an Expert-level course and assumes you already have practical experience deploying or administering Microsoft Azure resources. If you are new to Azure, we recommend building your foundational and administration skills before moving on to AZ-305.
You can attend the AZ-305 training without first passing AZ-104. However, if your goal is to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, AZ-104 forms part of the certification pathway, so learners should be aware of this additional requirement.
You should have experience in Azure administration and a strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, identity, security, storage, compute, business continuity, and governance. Experience designing or architecting cloud solutions is also beneficial.
You will learn how to design Azure solutions across identity, governance, monitoring, business continuity, data storage, compute, applications, networking and migrations. The course focuses on selecting appropriate Azure technologies based on different business and technical requirements.
AZ-104 focuses primarily on implementing, managing and monitoring Microsoft Azure environments. AZ-305 focuses on designing Azure solutions and making architectural decisions. Together, they build the administration and solution-design knowledge required for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
Yes. You will explore the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework and its key pillars, including Reliability, Security, Cost Optimisation, Operational Excellence and Performance Efficiency, helping you design more effective Azure solutions.
Yes. You will learn how to design business continuity solutions, including high availability, backup and disaster recovery. The course also covers designing migration strategies and using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to support successful cloud adoption.
Yes. Eligible learners may be able to access funding through schemes such as Personal Learning Accounts (PLA), PLA Digital, ReAct+, and Skills for the Workplace. Please contact NILC to discuss your eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
The AZ-305 course is designed for experienced IT professionals who want to design Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions. It is particularly suitable for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, solution architects and professionals responsible for designing secure, scalable and resilient cloud environments.
No. AZ-305 is an Expert-level course and assumes you already have practical experience deploying or administering Microsoft Azure resources. If you are new to Azure, we recommend building your foundational and administration skills before moving on to AZ-305.
You can attend the AZ-305 training without first passing AZ-104. However, if your goal is to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification, AZ-104 forms part of the certification pathway, so learners should be aware of this additional requirement.
You should have experience in Azure administration and a strong understanding of networking, virtualisation, identity, security, storage, compute, business continuity, and governance. Experience designing or architecting cloud solutions is also beneficial.
You will learn how to design Azure solutions across identity, governance, monitoring, business continuity, data storage, compute, applications, networking and migrations. The course focuses on selecting appropriate Azure technologies based on different business and technical requirements.
AZ-104 focuses primarily on implementing, managing and monitoring Microsoft Azure environments. AZ-305 focuses on designing Azure solutions and making architectural decisions. Together, they build the administration and solution-design knowledge required for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
Yes. You will explore the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework and its key pillars, including Reliability, Security, Cost Optimisation, Operational Excellence and Performance Efficiency, helping you design more effective Azure solutions.
Yes. You will learn how to design business continuity solutions, including high availability, backup and disaster recovery. The course also covers designing migration strategies and using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to support successful cloud adoption.
Yes. Eligible learners may be able to access funding through schemes such as Personal Learning Accounts (PLA), PLA Digital, ReAct+, and Skills for the Workplace. Please contact NILC to discuss your eligibility
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