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Role-Based Certification PrepTrack: Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer SpecialtyOfficial Source: Microsoft Learn

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Design and implement cloud-native applications with Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

This course teaches developers how to create application using the NoSQL API and SDK for Azure Cosmos DB. Students will learn how to write efficient queries, create indexing policies, manage and provisioned resources, and perform common operations with the SDK.

Duration

4 days

Level

Intermediate

Format

Virtual, On-site, or Hybrid

Language

English

Plan Private Delivery Consult a Solutions Architect

Executive brief for stakeholdersDownload Program Brief (PDF)

Microsoft

Data Management

Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty

Azure

Data

Audience Profile

Built for these roles

Software engineers tasked with authoring cloud-native solutions that leverage Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL and its various SDKs. They are familiar with C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript. They also have experience writing code that interacts with a SQL or NoSQL database platform.

Overview

Executive overview

As a candidate for this certification, you should have subject matter expertise designing, implementing, and monitoring cloud-native applications that store and manage data.

Program Outcomes

Capabilities your teams will gain

Design and implement data models

Design and implement data distribution

Integrate an Azure Cosmos DB solution

Optimize an Azure Cosmos DB solution

Curriculum

Curriculum roadmap

Design and implement data models

Design and implement data distribution

Integrate an Azure Cosmos DB solution

Optimize an Azure Cosmos DB solution

Maintain an Azure Cosmos DB solution

Module 1

Get started with Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Introduction to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Try Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 2

Plan and implement Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Plan Resource Requirements
Configure Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Move data into and out of Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 3

Connect to Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with the SDK

Use the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK
Configure the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDK

Module 4

Access and manage data with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL SDKs

Implement Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL point operations
Perform cross-document transactional operations with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Process bulk data in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 5

Execute queries and build a Generative AI application with Azure Cosmos DB

Query the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Author complex queries with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Build Generative AI applications with Azure Cosmos DB

Module 6

Define and implement an indexing strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Define indexes in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Customize indexes in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 7

Integrate Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL with Azure services

Consume an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL change feed using the SDK
Handle events with Azure Functions and Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL change feed
Search Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL data with Azure Cognitive Search

Module 8

Implement a data modeling and partitioning strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Implement a non-relational data model
Design a data partitioning strategy

Module 9

Design and implement a replication strategy for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Configure replication and manage failovers in Azure Cosmos DB
Use consistency models in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Configure multi-region write in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 10

Optimize query and operation performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Customize an indexing policy in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Measure index performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Implement integrated cache in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 11

Monitor and troubleshoot an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL solution

Measure performance in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Monitor responses and events in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Implement backup and restore for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Implement security in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 12

Manage an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL solution using DevOps practices

Write management scripts for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Create resource template for Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Module 13

Create server-side programming constructs in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Build multi-item transactions with the Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Expand query and transaction functionality in Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL

Delivery Models

Delivery models

Virtual ILTOnsiteHybridExecutive WorkshopBootcampWeekend

Engagement Fit

Engagement fit

Certification readinessImplementation-focused labsPrivate cohort deliveryIntermediate practitioner depth

Enterprise Customization

Enterprise customization

Tailor this program to your organization's priorities: Builds current Microsoft credential readiness for Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty using the official Microsoft Learn skill outline.

•Align labs to your Microsoft tenant and workload scenarios
•Add readiness checks and exam preparation reviews
•Extend delivery with role-specific implementation workshops

Credentials

Certification & official source

•Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty

Aligned to the official Microsoft Learn course and learning path for this program.

View Official Microsoft Learn Page

Resources

Program resources

Yes. Most enterprise clients prefer private delivery scoped to role mix, timezone, and rollout timeline. We align lab environments and scenarios to your tenant context where applicable.

Program brief (PDF)View Official Microsoft Learn Page

Enterprise Proof

Trusted delivery outcomes

“We needed a partner who understood both the technical depth of Azure OpenAI and the governance requirements of an enterprise.”

Banking & Finance

Representative Enterprise Banking Team

The focus was not just on tooling knowledge, but on helping teams work from a shared operating model as they adopted a more modern data platform.

Clearer platform operating model across teams
Improved confidence in modern data stack adoption

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Healthcare

Representative Healthcare Product Team

The engagement helped product and engineering stakeholders move from interest in AI to clearer implementation choices, security expectations, and prototyping discipline.

Stronger alignment between product and engineering teams
Improved clarity on prototype-to-production requirements

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Delivery Capability

Enterprise-grade instruction

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MCT-led delivery

Programs led by Microsoft Certified Trainer practitioners

Enterprise program oversight

Founder-led specialist delivery with structured rollout planning

Global delivery

APAC · EMEA · Americas · Virtual & Onsite

Implementation-focused

Hands-on labs aligned to production scenarios

Plan delivery