Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert is a certification offered by Microsoft that validates the skills and knowledge required to design and implement solutions that run on Microsoft Azure. To earn this certification, candidates must pass Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate.
To be eligible for the certification, candidates must have expertise in Azure administration, Azure development, and DevOps, as well as a deep understanding of cloud computing principles and Azure services.
As a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, professionals will have the skills and knowledge to advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable Azure solutions. They will also be able to provide guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance.
Exam Information
| Name: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Code AZ-305 |
| Duration 120 Minutes | Format Either multiple-choice or multiple responses |
| Type Expert | Number of Questions 40-60 Questions |
| Passing Score 70-75% | Fee USD 165 |
| Language English Japanese Chinese (Simplified) Korean German French Spanish Portuguese (Brazil) Arabic (Saudi Arabia) Russian Chinese (Traditional) Italian Indonesian (Indonesia) | Validity 1 Years |
| Retake you can reappear in the exam only after 14 days. | Prerequisite None |
| Provider: Microsoft | Is Proctored: Yes |
| Training: optional | Test Center: Pearson Vue, Certiport, online |
Skills Measured
- Design a data storage solution for relational data
- Design a data storage solution for non-relational data
- Describe high availability and disaster recovery strategies
- Design an Azure compute solution
- Design an application architecture
- Design network solutions
- Design data integration
Register for exam
To register for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification exams, AZ-303:
- Visit the Microsoft Certification website: Go to https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/certification-overview.aspx and sign in or create an account.
- Choose the exam: On the certification page, select “Azure Solutions Architect Expert”.
- Schedule the exam: Select a testing center or online proctored exam option and choose a date and time that works best for you. Pay the exam fee to complete the registration process.
- Prepare for the exam: Microsoft provides a range of study resources, including official Microsoft Learning Paths, instructor-led training courses, and practice exams. It’s recommended that you prepare thoroughly before taking the exam.
- Take the exam: On the day of the exam, arrive at the testing center or launch the online proctored exam and follow the instructions provided.
Upon successfully passing both exams, you will earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
