Note: This program is a preparation course for the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification exam. It does not include the certification exam itself. Learners will be prepared to register and take the official exam separately through Microsoft.
Introduction
Every day, district IT teams keep classrooms connected, systems secure, and data flowing across the cloud. But as K–12 infrastructure becomes more cloud-centric, there’s a growing need for in-house experts who can do more than just manage—who can design, build, and optimize cloud solutions that directly support learning and operations.
That’s where the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep Professional Certificate, offered by SchoolDay Academy and powered by Coursera, comes in.
In just two months, you’ll gain the hands-on cloud development skills needed to create end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure and prepare for the AZ-204 certification exam.
Important: This program provides full preparation for the exam but does not include or administer the official certification exam. The AZ-204 exam must be scheduled separately through Microsoft.
Whether your district is modernizing data storage, deploying new web applications, or expanding secure cloud access, this program equips IT professionals to lead with confidence—and code.
Why This Course Matters
For school IT staff, the shift to cloud computing isn’t on the horizon—it’s already here. Districts are adopting Microsoft Azure for data storage, student systems, and scalable web apps. Yet few teams have the hands-on development expertise to customize and optimize these environments.
With this certificate, you’ll be ready to:
- Design and deploy secure, scalable applications using Azure compute and storage services.
- Automate district workflows with Azure Functions and serverless applications.
- Strengthen cybersecurity through managed identities, KeyVault, and advanced authentication.
- Implement monitoring and optimization tools that keep learning systems running smoothly.
- Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-204 certification exam—a credential recognized across the IT industry.
This program helps IT professionals evolve from maintaining technology to engineering the solutions that power student success.
What You’ll Learn
Across eight instructor-led courses from Microsoft, you’ll develop real-world skills through live Azure environments in the Microsoft Learn Sandbox—no credit card required.
Key outcomes include:
- Azure Compute and Storage Solutions – Build and manage virtual machines, containers, and data storage.
- Serverless Development – Create event-driven functions and microservices.
- Web Application Deployment – Implement and manage scalable web apps using Azure App Service.
- Data Security and Access Control – Secure data with KeyVault, Managed Identities, and role-based access.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting – Apply best practices for performance tuning and diagnostics.
- Hands-On Practice in Azure Sandbox – Safely test, deploy, and optimize applications in a live cloud environment.
Over approximately two months at ten hours per week, you’ll be ready to take the AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam.
(Exam registration is completed separately through Microsoft.)
Real-World Impact
Imagine deploying a custom Azure web app that tracks district tech assets, or automating cloud storage for student data backups—without needing outside contractors.
This certificate empowers IT professionals to:
- Build district-specific solutions that improve efficiency and security.
- Manage hybrid or full-cloud environments more effectively.
- Support compliance goals by designing systems aligned with FERPA and CIPA standards.
- Lead modernization initiatives with measurable ROI for technology investments.
Graduates become trusted innovators—developing cloud-based systems that reduce costs, improve uptime, and keep digital learning environments secure.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
SchoolDay Academy curates Coursera’s most relevant technical programs to meet K–12 needs. The Microsoft Azure Developer Associate Certificate is a standout because it builds both certification readiness and practical skill, empowering district IT professionals to manage, secure, and optimize the very systems that power modern schools.
Through SDA, districts can assign and track staff progress, centralize credential reporting, and ensure cloud-readiness training aligns with compliance and funding priorities—all from one secure platform.
Conclusion
If you’re ready to lead your district’s cloud transformation, now’s the time to build the expertise and confidence to earn your certification.
Reminder: This program is an exam preparation course only. You’ll complete hands-on Azure training and be ready to take the AZ-204 certification exam, which must be scheduled separately through Microsoft.
Start learning the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) Exam Prep Professional Certificate today—available exclusively through SchoolDay Academy, powered by Coursera.