Free Azure certification training courses

Howdy, I would like to share the list of the extremely useful FREE courses with you which can help you to prepare for Azure exams and level up your skills in the most efficient way. Tons of videos, hands-on labs and text guidances. You just need to find a free time and passion, plus make sure that you have an active Azure subscription (trial is an option).

Note: “retired” = exam is no longer available but specified courses can still be a part of your preparation. “w/labs”  = exam has performance sections (lab tasks), “enrollment is closed” = sometimes it happens. you should wait while the learning provider opens a new enrollment. Click on “check out my experience” where available to get more details. Plus, AZ-303/304 are coming soon

Learning Paths from Pluralsight (recommended)

• Azure Administrator
• Azure Solution Architect
• Azure Developer
• Azure DevOps Engineer
• You can also find other roles there (AI, Data and etc)
• Note: If you don’t have a Pluralsight account, register yours here. You will get a free limited to Azure courses subscription for 5 years.

Learning Paths from Microsoft (step-by-step guidances)

• Azure Administrator
• Azure Solution Architect
• Azure Developer

Microsoft/OpenedX self-paced courses (have some outdated materials)

AZ-100|Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment (retired)

• AZ-100.1 Manage Subscriptions and Resources
• AZ-100.2 Implementing and Managing Storage
• AZ-100.3 Deploying and Managing Virtual Machines
• AZ-100.4 Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks
• AZ-100.5 Managing Identities

AZ-101|Microsoft Azure Integration and Security (retired)

• AZ-101.1 Migrate Servers to Azure
• AZ-101.2 Implementing and Managing Application Services
• AZ-101.3 Implement Advanced Virtual Networking
• AZ-101.4 Secure Identities

AZ-103|Microsoft Azure Administrator (w/labs; retired – see AZ-104)

• All above, plus this learning path (PDF, I strongly recommend!)
• AZ-103 Microsoft Azure Administrator
• Check out my experience
• FAQ: Performance-based testing

AZ-104|Microsoft Azure Administrator (w/labs)

• All above mentioned in the AZ-103
• AZ-104: Prerequisites for Azure Administrators
• AZ-104: Manage identities and governance in Azure
• AZ-104: Implement and manage storage in Azure
• AZ-104: Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
• AZ-104: Configure and manage virtual networks for Azure administrators
• FAQ: Performance-based testing

AZ-200|Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions (retired)

• AZ-200.1 Select the appropriate Azure technology development solution
• AZ-200.2 Develop for Azure storage
• AZ-200.3 Develop Azure Platform as a Service solutions
• AZ-200.4 Implement security in Azure development solutions

AZ-201|Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions (retired)

• AZ-201.1 Develop for an Azure cloud model
• AZ-201.2 Implement Azure development integration solutions
• AZ-201.3 Develop Azure Cognitive Services, Bot, and IoT solutions

AZ-203|Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (retired)

• Develop Azure Infrastructure as a Service compute solutions
• Develop Azure Platform as a Service compute solutions
• Develop for Azure storage
• Implement Azure Security
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions
• Connect to and consume Azure, and third-party, services

AZ-204|Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (w/labs)

• All above mentioned in the AZ-2xx retired exams
• Pluralsight Developer role
• Microsoft Docs (see skills measured)
• Develop Azure compute solutions (1, 2, 3, 4)
• Develop for Azure storage
• Implement Azure Security
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
• Connect to and consume Azure, and third-party, services

AZ-300|Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies (w/labs)

• AZ-300.1 Deploying and Configuring Infrastructure
• AZ-300.2 Implementing Workloads and Security
• AZ-300.3 Understanding Cloud Architect Technology Solutions
• AZ-300.4 Creating and Deploying Apps
• AZ-300.5 Implementing Authentication and Secure Data
• AZ-300.6 Developing for the Cloud
• Alternative – learning paths
• Check out my experience 
• FAQ: Performance-based testing

AZ-301|Microsoft Azure Architect Design

• AZ-301.1 Designing for Identity and Security
• AZ-301.2 Designing a Data Platform Solution
• AZ-301.3 Designing for Deployment, Migration, and Integration
• AZ-301.4 Designing an Infrastructure Strategy
• Alternative – learning paths
• Check out my experience

AZ-400| Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions (w/labs)

• AZ-400.1 Implementing DevOps Development Processes
• AZ-400.2 Implementing Continuous Integration
• AZ-400.3 Implementing Continuous Delivery
• AZ-400.4 Implementing Dependency Management
• AZ-400.5 Implementing Application Infrastructure
• AZ-400.6 Implementing Continuous Feedback
• AZ-400.7 Designing a DevOps Strategy
• Alternative – learning paths
• Azure DevOps Labs
• Azure DevOps Docs
• Azure Citadel
• Check out my experience
• FAQ: Performance-based testing

AZ-500| Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (w/labs)

• AZ-500.0 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• Alternative – learning paths
• FAQ: Performance-based testing

AZ-900| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
• Alternative – learning paths

DP-200| Implementing an Azure Data Solution (w/labs)

• Implementing an Azure Data Solution
• Alternative – learning paths
• FAQ: Performance-based testing

DP-201| Designing an Azure Data Solution

• Designing an Azure Data Solution
• Alternative – learning paths

DP-100| Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure

• Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure
• Alternative – learning paths

There are also some free courses on EDX site (1 topic:1 course)

TIP: If you are not familiar with Azure Services, I’d highly recommend you to purchase pBook or download FREE ebook “Learn Azure in a Month Of Lunches” that I reviewed a few months ago. It’s a great all-in-one guide to get started with almost everything in Azure.

Happy learning and good luck with the exams!