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Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Certification Training (AZ-400)

Q: How long is the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 35 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 17 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Q: What will you learn in AZ-400 training?

After this course, you will be able to:Plan a DevOps transformation, choose projects and structure teamsUse Git for version controlDesign and implement a build strategyBuild and integrate pipelines with Azure Pipelines and GitHub ActionsDeploy a multi-container application to AKS and monitor it with Azure MonitorMigrate and consolidate artifactsManage open-source security and licenses with tools such as MendUse secrets in pipelines with Azure Key VaultControl releases with Azure Monitor release gatesConfigure Azure IaaS and PaaS servicesCreate Azure resources with ARM templates, Bicep, the Azure CLI and Azure PowerShellAutomate infrastructure deployment with Terraform and Azure PipelinesManage technical debt with SonarCloudApply what you learn through case studies

Q: What if I don't pass the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

CertOcean's Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) training is a live, instructor-led online course that prepares you for the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) certification exam. You learn in 17 live sessions (35 hours in total) with an expert instructor, work through 10 curriculum modules with hands-on assignments and keep lifetime access to the class recordings.

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Course overview

About the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) training

How does CertOcean's AZ-400 course work? The course follows the AZ-400 exam objectives. It starts with DevOps fundamentals such as source control, continuous integration and continuous delivery, then moves on to the Azure DevOps and GitHub services that put them into practice, so new learners build a solid base before tackling advanced topics.

This course includes

Instructor-led live classes35 hours of live online classes: 10 sessions of 3.5 hours each.
AssignmentsEvery class is followed by hands-on lab practice.
Lifetime accessKeep lifetime access to all course material, including presentations, quizzes, installation guides and class recordings.
24/7 expert supportOur support team is available 24x7 to answer technical questions.
CertificationComplete the course and project to receive CertOcean's course completion certificate for Microsoft Azure DevOps (AZ-400) training. The Microsoft certification is earned by passing the AZ-400 exam and meeting Microsoft's prerequisite.
AssessmentsRegular assessments and quizzes check your learning as you go.

What you'll learn in this course

Understand DevOps principles and implement DevOps practices on Microsoft Azure
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions
Manage source control using Git, Azure Repos, and branching strategies
Implement build and release pipelines for automated application delivery
Configure infrastructure as code (IaC) using ARM templates, Bicep, and Terraform
Integrate continuous testing, monitoring, and feedback into DevOps workflows
Implement security, compliance, and quality gates in CI/CD pipelines
Prepare confidently for the Microsoft AZ-400 DevOps Engineer Expert exam

What is AZ-400 Azure DevOps Engineer Expert training?

AZ-400 training is a course that teaches you end-to-end DevOps on Microsoft Azure and prepares you for the AZ-400 exam. You learn to plan, build and manage CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure and deliver applications faster and more reliably, with hands-on work in Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts), GitHub Actions and Azure monitoring tools.

The course follows the AZ-400 skills outline: configure processes and communications (10–15%), design and implement a source control strategy (15–20%), design and implement build and release pipelines (50–55%), develop a security and compliance plan (10–15%), and implement an instrumentation strategy (5–10%). To earn the DevOps Engineer Expert certification, you also need an Azure Administrator or Azure Developer associate certification; check Microsoft Learn for the current list. The course suits DevOps engineers, cloud engineers, developers and system administrators.

Curriculum

Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) course syllabus

10 modules · 72 topics · 35 hours of live training

Introduction to Azure DevOps 8 topics

Learning goal: Get started with Azure, DevOps and Azure DevOps, and set up source control.
Introduction to Azure
Introduction to DevOps
Introduction to Azure DevOps and GitHub
DevOps transformation planning
Introduction to source control
Migrating to Azure DevOps
Git authentication in Azure Repos

Implementing Continuous Integration 10 topics

Learning goal: Build CI pipelines with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.
DevOps pipelines
Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions
Microsoft-hosted and self-hosted agents
Pipelines and concurrency
YAML pipelines
Continuous integration
Implementing a build strategy
Setting up self-hosted agents
Docker multi-stage builds

Building Containers with Azure DevOps 5 topics

Learning goal: Build and deploy containers and orchestrate them on Kubernetes.
Introduction to containers
Introduction to orchestration
Introduction to Kubernetes
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Dependency Management and Artifact Versioning 7 topics

Learning goal: Design a dependency management strategy and manage artifact versions securely.
Package dependencies
Package management with Azure Artifacts
Migrating and consolidating artifacts
Package security
Open-source software
License and vulnerability scanning

Release Management Workflow 8 topics

Learning goal: Set up continuous delivery with release pipelines, templates and secrets.
Continuous delivery
Release pipelines
Deployment patterns
Release tools
Tasks and templates
Using secrets in release pipelines
Automating health checks

Deployment Models and Services 6 topics

Learning goal: Choose deployment models and Azure services for your applications.
Deployment models and options
Azure IaaS and PaaS services
Serverless and high-performance computing services
Azure Service Fabric
Deployment patterns such as blue-green and canary

Continuous Feedback and Monitoring 10 topics

Learning goal: Implement and improve continuous feedback with monitoring and telemetry.
Tools to track system usage, feature usage and flow
Azure dashboards
Ticketing systems
Measuring end-user satisfaction
Capturing and analyzing user feedback
Automating application analytics
Site reliability engineering
Setting baselines from telemetry
Reducing noisy, non-actionable alerts

Infrastructure as Code and Third-Party Tools 8 topics

Learning goal: Manage infrastructure and configuration as code with Azure and third-party tools.
Infrastructure as code and configuration management
Azure resources with ARM templates and Bicep
Desired State Configuration (DSC)
Automation with DevOps
Chef, Puppet and Ansible
Terraform
Jenkins

Implementing Security and Compliance 7 topics

Learning goal: Build security and compliance into your development process and pipelines.
DevOps security
A secure and compliant development process
Application configuration data
Security and compliance in pipelines
Code quality
Security policies

Azure DevOps Case Studies 3 topics

Learning goal: Apply what you learned to real-world scenarios.
Case study: Arena
Case study: Somerset

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How long is the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) course, and when does it start?

The course runs for 35 hours of live, instructor-led online training across 17 sessions. Weekend and weekday batches are available, and the next batch starts on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Is the Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification worth it?

Yes. Passing AZ-400 shows you can build a DevOps strategy, set up development processes, manage dependencies and run continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD). It also shows you can use Agile tools and the third-party tools Azure supports. As a role-based certification, it proves you have the skills for the Azure DevOps engineer job.

How much does an Azure DevOps engineer earn?

Pay depends on your level, location and experience. Azure DevOps engineers are well paid at junior, mid and senior levels, and a certification that proves both cloud and DevOps skills improves your chances of getting hired.

Who should take AZ-400 training?

This course is for IT professionals who want a career in cloud and DevOps, including:

Anyone preparing for the Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert certification
Experienced DevOps practitioners who want to prove their skills
System administrators
Software developers
Cloud professionals
Solution architects
Project managers
Site reliability engineers
Technical leads

What will you learn in AZ-400 training?

After this course, you will be able to:

Plan a DevOps transformation, choose projects and structure teams
Use Git for version control
Design and implement a build strategy
Build and integrate pipelines with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions
Deploy a multi-container application to AKS and monitor it with Azure Monitor
Migrate and consolidate artifacts
Manage open-source security and licenses with tools such as Mend
Use secrets in pipelines with Azure Key Vault
Control releases with Azure Monitor release gates
Configure Azure IaaS and PaaS services
Create Azure resources with ARM templates, Bicep, the Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
Automate infrastructure deployment with Terraform and Azure Pipelines
Manage technical debt with SonarCloud
Apply what you learn through case studies

What are the prerequisites for AZ-400 training?

You should have a basic understanding of cloud computing and cloud architecture, virtualization, networking and databases, and be comfortable with Visual Studio or VS Code, PowerShell and the command line.

Will I get a certificate after the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) training?

Yes. You receive a CertOcean certificate of completion when you finish the training. The official Microsoft Azure certification is awarded by Microsoft Azure when you pass the exam, and this course prepares you for it.

What if I don't pass the Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400) exam?

Your enrollment is covered by CertOcean's pass or full refund guarantee. If you don't clear the exam, you can claim a full refund under the guarantee terms.

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