I'm really struggling with the AZ-204 certification, and it feels overwhelming with the sheer amount of knowledge needed to pass. I've tried the exam three times now, getting scores of 607, 636, and 568. I'm currently about 80% done with my degree at WGU, and passing this certification is essential for me to graduate. Everyone I've asked for help just says to 'develop!' like it's a simple solution, but I don't have much development experience—just a basic class in Python and PowerShell.
I've been using a variety of resources, including FreeCodeCamp, Scott Duffy's Udemy course, and some WhizLabs practice exams. Despite putting in about six weeks of study, I feel like the learning material is either too basic or too advanced, jumping from easy concepts to overly technical details. I genuinely feel lost and need concrete, actionable advice—besides just telling me to learn C#. Any real guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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I've put in four months of work studying for this exam, and I can tell you, it’s tough! Here are my tips:
1. Take your time—understanding concepts at a steady pace really helps.
2. Use tools like ChatGPT to explain complex topics in a fun way.
3. Treat your exam study like interview prep, since understanding will benefit you in the long run. Good luck!
I sympathize—I’m in a similar boat as I tackle the exam prep. The instructor told us it would be easier, but all I hear are horror stories from different folks. Hang in there!
I took a bunch of exams after a solid year of working on Azure, and I passed without studying too hard—all that hands-on experience made a big difference for me. My advice is to spend more time engaging with Azure hands-on. Click around in the portal, explore the CLI, and dig into the SDK documentation. It’s the best way to learn!
I get how challenging this can be! Just remember that MS states this exam is meant for individuals with some prior experience. It’s okay to feel stuck. Think about what you hope to achieve by passing this exam. Maybe start building those foundational skills first if your main goal is career advancement.
Honestly, my only goal in passing is to get my degree. I’m not too invested in this certification, just want that piece of paper to show I'm a college grad.
I passed the AZ-204 on my first attempt after about two months of preparation. I heavily relied on the Microsoft documentation; it's really helpful since you're allowed to refer to it during the actual exam. The Scott Duffy course was useful for the fundamentals, but definitely focus on learning to search through the docs for answers—it can make a big difference. Good luck!
Do you have access to the specific version of docs allowed in the exam? I found the MS Learn documentation pretty limited for the exam, which made it tough to study certain scenarios.
That sounds helpful! But how did you tackle the tricky scenario questions that aren’t covered in the docs?
Right? My experience with instructors has been frustrating too. Most don't seem invested in helping us succeed beyond sharing some links.