We are excited to announce that we have recently achieved the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate certification (AZ-204)! This certification reflects our commitment to excellence in cloud development and dedication to staying at the forefront of Azure technologies.
What This Certification Means for Us
The AZ-204 certification is more than just a badge—it validates our ability to design, build, test, and maintain cloud applications and services on Microsoft Azure. By earning this certification, we’ve demonstrated our proficiency in key Azure development skills, essential for delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.
Our Path to Certification
This certification required a comprehensive and strategic approach to learning and applying Azure development principles. Here’s how we did it:
- Structured Training: We began with Scott Duffy’s AZ-204 course, which provided a solid foundation in Azure services and development practices.
- Deep Dive with Microsoft Learn: To build on this foundation, we engaged with the Microsoft Learn modules for AZ-204. These resources allowed us to explore Azure services in greater depth, ensuring we were well-versed in Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and Cosmos DB
- Skill Validation: To ensure that our knowledge was both comprehensive and practical, we utilized practice tests from Microsoft and Whizlabs. These assessments helped us identify areas for improvement and reinforced our understanding of the material
Going Above and Beyond: Deepening Our Expertise
We believe that true expertise goes beyond just passing an exam. That’s why we took our learning to the next level, ensuring that we understood the material and could apply and teach it.
- Developing Custom Training Materials: As part of our preparation, we developed our own set of Azure training materials, including PowerPoints and hands-on exercises. This not only solidified our understanding but also provided us with resources that we can use to train our team and clients. This approach reflects our commitment to continuous learning and our ability to deliver customized training solutions.
We adhere to a simple yet powerful philosophy:
You don’t fully understand something until you can explain it to someone else.
This belief drives us to master the material so thoroughly that we can confidently share our knowledge with others – whether through training sessions, consultations, or collaborative projects.
- Sharing Our Insights: To cement our expertise further, we’ve been documenting our journey and insights through a series of blog posts that will soon be available on our at https://nestenius.se.
- Contributing to the Community: In addition to sharing our knowledge internally, we’re also working on an open-source project to help developers learn and troubleshoot Azure.
What This Means for Our Clients
Our certification is not just an individual achievement but a collective milestone that benefits our clients directly. With our newly validated Azure development skills, we are better equipped than ever to deliver robust, scalable, and innovative cloud solutions. Whether you need help designing cloud applications, optimizing Azure services, or providing custom training for your team, we are here to assist.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you want to learn more about how we can support your Azure projects.