Govern
Design identity, governance and monitoring.
Plan Microsoft Entra authentication, authorization, governance and logging.
Global certifications · Microsoft · Expert
Azure Solutions Architect. Design solutions on Azure.
Rooman's Azure Solutions Architect course is 80 hours of instructor-led training for Microsoft's Azure Solutions Architect Expert, with live labs in Azure. Microsoft awards it for passing AZ-305 once you hold the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), so the course reviews the AZ-104 skills first, then covers AZ-305's four design domains. You earn the Rooman Certificate.
80 hours6 modulesLive labsCapstone project
What you'll be able to do
Design solutions on Azure.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert is Microsoft's expert-level certification for people who design cloud and hybrid solutions on Azure. Rooman has taught Microsoft certifications since 2000, when it was teaching MCSA and MCSE.
Protect
Design data and continuity.
Choose data storage and integration, and design backup, recovery and high availability.
Build
Design infrastructure.
Design compute, application architecture, networking and migrations.
Skills covered
- Microsoft Entra ID, authentication and authorization
- Azure governance and policy
- Logging and monitoring design
- Relational and non-relational data storage
- Data integration
- Backup, disaster recovery and high availability
- Compute and application architecture
- Network design and migrations
Who it's for
Built for Azure administrators becoming architects.
The course is for Azure administrators and cloud engineers who want to design solutions. Microsoft requires the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) for this certification, and expects experience across networking, identity, security, data, business continuity and governance.
Roles where these skills are used
- Azure Solutions Architect
- Cloud Architect
- Cloud Consultant
- Senior Cloud Engineer
- Infrastructure Architect
- Cloud Solutions Designer
Entry requirements.
- The Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), which Microsoft requires, or the plan to earn it first
- Experience in Azure administration and IT operations
- Good English, or one of the exam's other languages
Not sure which certification fits? Take the 10-minute career assessment, or talk to a counsellor.
80 hours · 6 modules
A curriculum built on Microsoft's study guides.
Six modules: an AZ-104 skills review, then AZ-305's four design domains, then an exam-readiness review. Weightings are Microsoft's own.
01Azure administration review (AZ-104)14 hrs
The administrator skills the Expert certification builds on.
Topics covered
- Microsoft Entra users, groups and access to resources
- Storage accounts, Azure Files and Blob Storage
- Virtual machines, containers and App Service
- Virtual networks, name resolution and load balancing
You produce: a working Azure environment.
02Design identity, governance and monitoring16 hrs
AZ-305 domain 1 (25–30% of the exam).
Topics covered
- Logging and monitoring solutions
- Authentication and authorization solutions
- Governance with policy and management groups
You produce: an identity and governance design.
03Design data storage solutions14 hrs
AZ-305 domain 2 (20–25%).
Topics covered
- Storage for relational data
- Storage for semi-structured and unstructured data
- Data integration
You produce: a data storage and integration design.
04Design business continuity solutions10 hrs
AZ-305 domain 3 (15–20%).
Topics covered
- Backup and disaster recovery
- High availability
- Recovery objectives: RPO and RTO
You produce: a backup, recovery and availability plan.
05Design infrastructure solutions18 hrs
AZ-305 domain 4 (30–35%).
Topics covered
- Compute solutions
- Application architecture
- Network solutions
- Migrations
You produce: an infrastructure and migration design.
06Exam readiness8 hrs
A review of the AZ-305 domains and practice with case studies.
Topics covered
- Review of the four AZ-305 domains
- Case-study practice
- Exam strategy with Microsoft Learn as a reference
You produce: an exam-readiness review.
Tools covered
The tools you'll work with.
You design and build in Azure in every module.
| Tool group | Tools | What you use them for |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | Microsoft Entra ID | Manage users, groups and access |
| Infrastructure | Virtual machines, App Service, containers, virtual networks | Run and connect workloads |
| Data | Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage | Store relational and unstructured data |
| Management | Azure portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, ARM and Bicep | Deploy and automate resources |
| Operations | Azure Monitor, Azure Backup, Site Recovery | Monitor, protect and recover workloads |
Capstone
Design a solution. Present it as an architect.
Take a case study, as the AZ-305 exam does, and design the full solution: identity and governance, data, continuity and infrastructure, then present the design and its trade-offs.
Every module ends with a live lab or design exercise in Azure.
What you finish with.
- A working Azure environment
- An identity and governance design
- A data storage and integration design
- A backup, recovery and availability plan
- Your capstone: a case-study solution design
Your credential
Rooman Certificate.
The Rooman Certificate, then Microsoft's Azure Solutions Architect Expert. You earn the Rooman Certificate when you complete the course. Microsoft awards the Expert certification when you pass AZ-305 and hold the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104).
Microsoft certifications are valid for 12 months, and you renew them for free with an online assessment in the six months before they expire. Microsoft Learn is open to you as a reference during the exam.
What's included
Everything you need to finish.
- Instructor-led sessions, taught live
- Live labs on every module
- Practice on every exam topic, then a full review
- Retry-until-pass exam support
- The Rooman Certificate when you complete the course
- A counsellor to guide exam registration
The awarding body
About the certification.
Microsoft awards the certification and sets its exams, and Rooman trains you for them. The current exam details are on the Microsoft site.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert on Microsoft Learn (opens in a new tab)
Rooman’s record.
In 2000 Rooman was teaching Microsoft’s MCSA and MCSE certifications, alongside CCNA.
Before you enrol
Questions future Azure architects ask.
Can't find your answer? Call 080 6945 1000 or WhatsApp us.
Who is this course for?
Azure administrators and cloud engineers who want to design solutions on Azure.
Which exams does it involve?
AZ-305, Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Microsoft awards the Expert certification once you also hold the Azure Administrator Associate, which is exam AZ-104.
Do I need AZ-104 first?
Yes, Microsoft requires it for the Expert certification. The course reviews the AZ-104 skills; ask a counsellor if you need full AZ-104 preparation.
How much time does it take?
80 hours of instructor-led training, with live labs in every module.
What does AZ-305 cover?
Four domains: identity, governance and monitoring (25–30%), data storage (20–25%), business continuity (15–20%) and infrastructure (30–35%).
How long is the certification valid?
12 months. You renew it for free with an online assessment in the six months before it expires.
Which certificate will I receive?
The Rooman Certificate when you complete the course, and the Microsoft certification when you pass the exams.
What if I don't pass first time?
Rooman's retry-until-pass support: if you do not pass first time, your preparation continues until you sit the exam again and pass it.
How do I find out fees and batch dates?
Talk to a Rooman counsellor on 080 6945 1000 or WhatsApp +91 97390 86029. They will share current fees, payment options, exam registration and upcoming batch dates.
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Course details reviewed on 25 September 2026.