Azure Certifications:
Azure is a leading cloud computing platform, and certifications validate your expertise in specialized cloud roles. Certifications are valuable for career growth and are often preferred by employers.
Certification Levels:
Fundamental: Basic understanding of cloud concepts and Azure services.
Associate: Intermediate skills for specific roles like Azure Administrator, Developer, and Data Scientist.
Expert: Advanced skills for roles like Azure Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer.
Popular Certifications:
Fundamentals: AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals), AI-900 (AI Fundamentals), DP-900 (Data Fundamentals).
Associate: AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-204 (Developer), DP-100 (Data Scientist), AI-102 (AI Engineer), DP-203 (Data Engineer), DP-300 (Database Administrator), PL-300 (Data Analyst), AZ-500 (Security Engineer).
Expert: AZ-305 (Solutions Architect), AZ-400 (DevOps Engineer).
Why Learn Azure?:
The cloud computing market is growing rapidly, with Azure being a dominant player.
Azure certifications can open doors to high-paying, in-demand roles in cloud computing.
Exam Formats:
Multiple Choice: Select the correct answer(s) from a list of options.
Drag and Drop: Match items or complete tasks by dragging and dropping elements.
Case Studies: Analyze scenarios and answer related questions.
Short Answer: Provide brief responses to questions.
Labs: Perform tasks in a simulated environment to demonstrate practical skills.
Marking Levels:
Passing Score: Typically, a score of 700 or greater out of 1000 is required to pass most Azure certification exams.
Scoring: Exams are scored based on the number of correct answers. Some questions may have multiple correct answers, and partial credit may be awarded.
Retake Policy: If you fail an exam, you can retake it after 24 hours. Subsequent retakes may have longer waiting periods.
These formats and marking levels ensure that candidates are thoroughly tested on their knowledge and skills.
Also, you can also browse the latest credentials pathways here on the Microsoft site: Browse Credentials | Microsoft Learn
Microsoft Announcements:
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