1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

This entry-level course provides foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and core Azure services, suitable for individuals new to cloud computing or those looking to validate their basic Azure knowledge. 

Key topics typically include:

• Cloud Concepts: Defining cloud computing, understanding the shared responsibility model, exploring cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid), and comparing cloud pricing models.
• Core Azure Services: Describing Azure's core architectural components, compute services (Virtual Machines, Containers, Functions), networking services (Virtual Networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute), and storage services (Blob Storage, Disk Storage, Files).
• Azure Identity, Access, and Security: Understanding Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), authentication methods like MFA, Conditional Access, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Azure Management and Governance: Exploring tools like Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, resource locks, Cost Management, and the Service Trust Portal.
• Monitoring in Azure: Understanding Azure Monitor, Alerts, and other monitoring tools. 

2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

This course is designed for IT professionals who manage Azure subscriptions, identities, and infrastructure, preparing them to implement, monitor, and maintain Azure solutions. 

Key topics typically include:

• Managing Identities and Governance: Securing identities with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), managing users, groups, and roles, implementing Azure policies, and enforcing RBAC.
• Implementing and Managing Storage: Configuring and managing storage accounts, including Blob storage, File storage, and Disk storage, and implementing storage security.
• Deploying and Managing Azure Compute Resources: Deploying and configuring Virtual Machines, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, Azure App Service, Azure Container Instances, and Azure Kubernetes Service.
• Configuring and Managing Virtual Networking: Creating and managing Virtual Networks, Subnets, Network Security Groups (NSGs), Azure Firewall, and Azure DNS.
• Monitoring and Backing Up Azure Resources: Implementing monitoring solutions like Azure Monitor, setting up alerts, and configuring backup and disaster recovery solutions. 

3. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

This course is for experienced Azure Administrators and Developers who are looking to become Solution Architects, focusing on designing and implementing solutions that leverage Azure services effectively. 

Key topics typically include:

• Designing Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions: Creating robust identity and access management strategies, implementing governance frameworks, and designing comprehensive monitoring solutions.
• Designing Data Storage Solutions: Selecting and designing appropriate non-relational and relational data storage solutions, considering data redundancy, scalability, and security.
• Designing Business Continuity Solutions: Implementing backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity and resilience in the cloud.
• Designing Infrastructure Solutions: Designing virtual networking solutions, including connectivity to on-premises networks, and architecting compute solutions based on Virtual Machines, containers, and serverless options. 

4. Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

This course targets professionals involved in designing and implementing DevOps processes and practices on Azure, requiring familiarity with both Azure administration and development. 

Key topics typically include:

• Design and Implement Processes and Communications: Managing work items, tracking progress using Azure Boards, and facilitating communication and collaboration within the team.
• Design and Implement a Source Control Strategy: Working with Git and Azure Repos, managing branching strategies, and configuring repositories.
• Design and Implement Build and Release Pipelines: Creating and managing build pipelines with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions, designing release strategies, and implementing continuous delivery.
• Develop a Security and Compliance Plan: Integrating security and compliance into the DevOps lifecycle, including managing secrets, scanning for vulnerabilities, and enforcing policies.
• Implement an Instrumentation Strategy: Designing and implementing logging, telemetry, and monitoring solutions to ensure operational visibility and site reliability. 

Other specialized courses

Azure offers a variety of specialized courses and certifications in areas like:

• Data Fundamentals (DP-900): Focuses on core data concepts and related Azure data services.
• AI Fundamentals (AI-900): Covers fundamental principles of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning on Azure.
• Security Technologies (AZ-500): Focuses on implementing security controls and maintaining security posture in Azure.
• Azure SQL: Courses on designing, deploying, and managing SQL databases on Azure.
• Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203): Focuses on designing and implementing data solutions on Azure.