About This Study Plan
This 7-day study plan breaks the AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate) exam preparation into 4 focused study sessions with a total of 12 actionable tasks. The plan covers all 5 exam domains — Develop Azure Compute Solutions, Develop for Azure Storage, Implement Azure Security, Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize, Connect to and Consume Azure Services — ensuring complete coverage of the exam blueprint. An intensive plan for experienced developers preparing for AZ-204 quickly.
Prerequisites
- Experience with Azure and .NET/C# or Python
- 3-4 hours of study time per day
Study Schedule
- Study App Service deployment, slots, and configuration.
- Implement Azure Functions with triggers and Durable Functions.
- Practice containerized solutions with ACR and ACI.
- Master Cosmos DB partitioning, consistency, and change feed.
- Study Blob Storage lifecycle, tiers, and SDK patterns.
- Implement managed identities and Key Vault integration.
- Implement Event Grid and Service Bus solutions.
- Configure API Management policies.
- Instrument apps with Application Insights.
- Take a full AZ-204 mock exam.
- Review weak areas and SDK code patterns.
- Practice MSAL and authentication flows.
Study Tips
Focus on code-level patterns and SDK usage.
Practice writing solutions, not just reading about them.
Understand when to use each messaging service.
Recommended Azure Study Resources
Supplement this study plan with Microsoft Learn's free AZ-204 learning path, which provides interactive modules and sandboxed Azure environments. The Microsoft Virtual Training Days programme also offers free instructor-led sessions with a 50% exam discount voucher upon completion.
Ready to Practice?
Put your study plan into action with Azure Developer Associate practice questions.