Microsoft Azure DevOps Course Training (AZ-400) Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
This comprehensive Azure DevOps course is designed to equip learners with practical skills in CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and Agile project management using Microsoft Azure tools. Aligned with the AZ-400 certification, the course spans approximately 6 weeks with hands-on labs and real-world projects. Each module combines foundational concepts and practical implementation, totaling around 40-50 hours of learning, including exercises and exam preparation.
Module 1: Introduction to Azure DevOps & Agile
Estimated time: 8 hours
- Azure DevOps overview and services
- Agile methodology fundamentals
- Scrum basics and team roles
- Create Azure DevOps organization and set up Agile project
Module 2: Version Control with Azure Repos & Git
Estimated time: 8 hours
- Git workflow and version control concepts
- Branching strategies and pull requests
- Managing repositories in Azure Repos
- Resolving merge conflicts and code reviews
Module 3: Continuous Integration (CI) with Azure Pipelines
Estimated time: 12 hours
- Pipeline creation and configuration
- YAML pipelines syntax and structure
- Automating code builds with triggers
- Integrating Git with Azure Pipelines
Module 4: Continuous Delivery & Deployment (CD)
Estimated time: 12 hours
- Release pipelines and deployment workflows
- Managing environments (dev, test, prod)
- Deployment strategies (blue-green, canary)
- Automating deployments to Azure
Module 5: Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Estimated time: 12 hours
- ARM templates for Azure resource deployment
- Terraform basics and configuration
- Provisioning infrastructure using code
- Hands-on: Deploy resources with Terraform and ARM
Module 6: Azure Artifacts & Dependency Management
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Creating and managing packages
- Feed management in Azure Artifacts
- Version control for dependencies
- Publishing and consuming packages
Module 7: Testing & Monitoring with Azure
Estimated time: 6 hours
- Test Plans and quality validation
- Implementing quality gates in pipelines
- Monitoring with Azure Monitor and Application Insights
- Setting up dashboards and alerts
Module 8: Exam Preparation & Capstone Project
Estimated time: 12 hours
- AZ-400 exam strategy and practice questions
- Review of key DevOps concepts
- Build end-to-end CI/CD solution using Azure DevOps
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with Azure fundamentals
- Basic understanding of software development and DevOps practices
- Experience with Git and command-line tools recommended
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines
- Manage source control and collaboration with Azure Repos and Git
- Deploy and manage infrastructure using ARM templates and Terraform
- Integrate testing, monitoring, and quality gates into DevOps workflows
- Prepare confidently for the Microsoft AZ-400 certification exam