Microsoft AZ-305 Certification Preparation: Azure Solutions Architect
This course teaches you to design Azure infrastructure that is resilient, secure and cost-aware. Identity, governance, data storage, business continuity, compute, networking and migrations are covered through case studies close to the AZ-305 exam style. The focus is on weighing business requirements, technical constraints and budget against each other. Each day mixes short lectures, small-group design workshops and exam-style questions.
The essentials
Publisher : Microsoft
Certification : Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Exam code : AZ-305
Duration : 4 days (28 h)
Level : Advanced
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : Typically 40–60 questions · case studies · passing score 700
Exam voucher: included or optional depending on the package — contact us.
Design logging, monitoring, authentication and authorization
Define governance that fits the organisation
Pick the right storage for relational, semi-structured and unstructured data
Design data integration
Build backup, disaster recovery and high availability solutions
Design compute, application architecture, networking and migrations to Azure
Defend an architecture by explaining costs, risks and trade-offs
Program
Identity, governance and monitoring (25–30%)
Logging and monitoring
Authentication and authorization
Governance
Data storage (20–25%)
Relational data
Semi-structured and unstructured data
Data integration
Business continuity (15–20%)
Backup and disaster recovery
High availability
Infrastructure (30–35%)
Compute solutions
Application architecture
Migrations
Network solutions
Prerequisites
Experience deploying or administering Azure resources
Good knowledge of Azure compute: VMs, containers, serverless
Solid grasp of Azure virtual networking, including load balancers
Knowledge of Azure Storage and application design concepts such as messaging and high availability
Target audience
AZ-104 certified Azure admins moving into architecture
Solution and cloud architects
Pre-sales consultants and cloud advisory engineers
Technical leads running a migration to Azure
The exam
The AZ-305 exam usually contains 40 to 60 questions, including design case studies, and requires a score of 700. You sit it through Pearson VUE at a test centre or online with a remote proctor, in English, French or several other languages. To earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert title you must also hold the Azure Administrator Associate certification (AZ-104). The certification is valid for one year and renews for free through an online assessment on Microsoft Learn. Microsoft Learn can be opened during the exam, but the timer keeps running, so it is best not to rely on it.
Preparation tips
Infrastructure carries the most weight, so master compute and networking choices
For each service, know when to pick it and when to rule it out
Practise case studies by reading the requirements first, then the questions
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I need AZ-104 to get certified with AZ-305?
Yes. You can sit AZ-305 at any time, but the Expert title is only awarded once you also hold the Azure Administrator Associate certification. Many candidates therefore prepare the two certifications back to back.
Is AZ-305 harder than AZ-104?
It is different: less hands-on configuration, more trade-offs. You need broad service knowledge and the ability to justify a choice under constraints such as cost, latency or compliance.
How long does the certification last?
One year, with free online renewal during the six months before it expires. The renewal assessment is short, unproctored and focused on recent changes to Azure.
Does the course cover migration?
Yes. Designing migrations is part of the infrastructure domain, the largest in the exam, and we work through realistic migration scenarios.
Can we run it privately for our team?
Yes, at your premises or as a private live online class, in French or English, with case studies adapted to your context. We can also align the workshops with a migration or landing zone project you already have under way.
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