Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
Master Azure Administration for Cloud Success.
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) is an intermediate-level online course from Coursera in Azure. It is structured in 3 modules, over 1 month. Learners rate it 4.0/5 from 35 ratings on Coursera.
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Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | 1 month |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.0★ (35 reviews) |
| Price | Check price |
About this course
Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) is a Coursera course offered by Packt. It is designed for beginners and runs for one month in self-paced mode. The course prepares learners for the AZ-104 certification and covers core Azure administration tasks.
What the course covers
The syllabus is split into three modules. The first module, AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage, teaches how to set up Azure Active Directory, manage access, and configure storage accounts. The second module, AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation, covers virtual machines, container apps, and automation scripts. The third module, AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies, focuses on setting up virtual networks, monitoring resources, and creating backup plans.
What you will be able to do after the course
You will be able to create and manage Azure resource groups, configure virtual networks and subnets, set up Azure Storage accounts with blobs and files, deploy and scale virtual machines, and monitor resource health using Azure Monitor. These are practical tasks that align with the AZ-104 exam objectives.
Honest limits
The course does not cover advanced topics such as Azure Kubernetes Service clusters at scale, custom PowerShell module development, or third-party monitoring integrations. Learners who need deep-dive networking or scripting may want to supplement with a Udemy course that offers lifetime access and more hands-on labs. The Coursera version is free to audit but requires payment for the certificate; Udemy alternatives listed on the site are priced differently and offer lifetime access.
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
3 modulesThe 3-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across 1 month.
Module 1 · AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage
Module 2 · AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation
Module 3 · AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies
What learners rate it
Rated 4.0/5 by 35 learners on Coursera (checked 8 Nov 2026).
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Compare with alternatives
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| Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) This |
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4★ | Check price | 1 month | For learners past the basics · 1 month | |
| AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals Exam Prep 2026 |
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4.7★ | ₹459 | 8.5 hours | Cheapest paid option (₹459) | View ↗ |
| AZ-104 Practice Tests : Microsoft Azure Administrator (2026) |
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4.7★ | ₹499 | 531 questions | All Levels · 531 questions · certificate | View ↗ |
| DP-300 prep: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DBA) |
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4.7★ | ₹459 | 17.5 hours | Highest rated (4.7★ from 3.8K reviews) | View ↗ |
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Common questions
How much does Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) cost?
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Does Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) take?
Coursera lists it at 1 month. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) suitable for beginners?
Coursera lists it at Intermediate level, so it assumes some grounding in the subject already. If you are starting from zero, a beginner-level course in the same topic is the better entry point.
What does Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) cover?
It is organised into 3 modules, starting with AZ-104: Managing Azure Identity, Governance, and Storage and going on to AZ-104: Azure Storage, Compute, Containers, and Automation, AZ-104: Networking, Monitoring, and Backup Strategies. The full outline is on this page.