Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)
How to prepare for AZ-305
A 5-stage plan from your first study session to exam day. Adjust the pace to your own schedule.
Study plan
| Stage | What to do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understand the exam outline Read the official AZ-305 description and become familiar with the four core design areas. | Week 1 |
| 2 | Deep dive into identity & governance Study Azure AD, RBAC, policies, and monitoring tools; build small labs to reinforce concepts. | Week 2-3 |
| 3 | Master data storage and continuity Explore storage options, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity design patterns with hands‑on labs. | Week 4-5 |
| 4 | Infrastructure design & optimization Focus on networking, compute, and infrastructure architecture; practice designing end‑to‑end solutions. | Week 6-7 |
| 5 | Practice exams and review Take free practice assessments, review weak areas, and simulate timed exam conditions. | Week 8 |
Exam domains
These come from the official exam outline.
- design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
- design data storage solutions
- design business continuity solutions
- design infrastructure solutions
AZ-305 preparation questions
How many steps are in the AZ-305 study plan?
This plan has 5 stages, starting with understand the exam outline and ending with practice exams and review.
Do I need prior experience for AZ-305?
AZ-305 is rated Advanced. Check the official exam page for any formal requirements before you start.
What should I study for AZ-305?
Focus on the official exam domains: design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions, design data storage solutions, design business continuity solutions, design infrastructure solutions.
Exam outlines change between versions. Check the official exam page for the current outline before you start.