Solution Architect
Overview
A solutions architect designs and oversees the implementation of complex IT systems and applications to meet specific business needs. They collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements, assess existing systems, and propose technical solutions that align with organizational goals. Solutions architects create architectural designs, including system integrations, data flows, and infrastructure requirements, and ensure scalability, reliability, and security of the solution. They may also oversee the development and deployment phases, working closely with development teams to ensure technical feasibility and adherence to architectural guidelines. This role requires a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, software development methodologies, and strong problem-solving and communication skills to bridge business requirements with technical solutions effectively.
Microsoft skills
azure
dynamics-365
power-apps
power-platform
ai-builder
power-automate
power-bi
power-virtual-agents
entra-id
entra
Relevant certifications
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 + Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Legacy)
All learning paths
196 path(s) found
Learning Path
Linux on Azure
3 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Migrate application workloads and data to Azure
2 hours
intermediate
Migration · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Implement Windows Server high availability
4 hours
intermediate
Networking
Learning Path
Implement security through a pipeline using Azure DevOps
7 hours
intermediate
Devops · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Build distributed apps with .NET Aspire
4 hours
intermediate
Cross Development · Backend Development
Learning Path
Provide services for Azure Stack Hub
5 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Explore SAP HANA on Azure (Large Instances)
5 hours
advanced
Data Management · Cache
Learning Path
Fundamentals of Bicep
3 hours
beginner
No core subjects
Learning Path
Common Linux server configurations
2 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Manage and monitor IoT devices by using Azure IoT Hub and Azure Monitor
3 hours
intermediate
Iot
Learning Path
Create cloud native apps with Azure and open-source software
7 hours
intermediate
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
1 hour
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Implement resource management security in Azure
2 hours
beginner · intermediate
Security
Learning Path
Write advanced Transact-SQL queries
3 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
AZ-400: Implement security and validate code bases for compliance
1 hour
advanced
Compliance
Learning Path
Best practices for Java apps on Azure
5 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
SC-100: Design security solutions for infrastructure
6 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Introduction to Azure application delivery services
2 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures
7 hours
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Migrate SAP workloads to Azure
3 hours
advanced
Migration
Learning Path
Deploy Defender for IoT for OT monitoring
3 hours
intermediate
Security
Learning Path
Architect storage infrastructure in Azure
5 hours
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Deploy Azure resources by using Bicep and GitHub Actions
4 hours
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Manage virtualization and containers in a hybrid environment
7 hours
intermediate
Containers
Learning Path
Manage Infrastructure for Azure Stack Hub
4 hours
advanced
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Windows Server file servers and storage management
4 hours
intermediate
Storage
Learning Path
Implement Data Center Integration for Azure Stack Hub
2 hours
advanced
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore core data concepts
0 hours
beginner
Data Management
Learning Path
Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment
5 hours
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Manage resources in Azure
3 hours
beginner
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Architect compute infrastructure in Azure
6 hours
intermediate
Serverless Computing
Learning Path
Implement knowledge mining with Azure AI Search
7 hours
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence
Learning Path
Deploy, manage, and monitor Windows containers on Azure Kubernetes Service
7 hours
beginner · intermediate
Infrastructure · Containers
Learning Path
Deploy and manage resources in Azure by using JSON ARM templates
5 hours
beginner
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Run high-performance computing (HPC) applications on Azure
10 hours
beginner · intermediate
Cloud Computing · Infrastructure
Learning Path
Configure storage and file services
5 hours
intermediate
Storage
Learning Path
Manage access and security for Azure Virtual Desktop
1 hour
intermediate
Cloud Security · Identity Access
Learning Path
Monitor and troubleshoot Azure for SAP workloads
1 hour
advanced
It Management Monitoring
Learning Path
Develop an instrumentation strategy
7 hours
beginner
It Management Monitoring
Learning Path
Manage source control
14 hours
beginner
No core subjects
Learning Path
Migrate Windows Server workloads to Azure
4 hours
intermediate
Migration
Learning Path
Active Directory Domain Services
4 hours
intermediate
Identity Access
Learning Path
Implement disaster recovery in Windows Server on-premises and hybrid environments
3 hours
intermediate
Site Reliability Engineering · Infrastructure
Learning Path
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM Identity
2 hours
intermediate
Identity Access · Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Natural Language Processing
2 hours
beginner
Natural Language Processing
Learning Path
Manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID
3 hours
beginner · intermediate
Identity Access
Learning Path
DevOps foundations: The core principles and practices
3 hours
beginner
Devops · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Run VMware resources on Azure VMware Solution
4 hours
intermediate
Cloud Computing · Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Azure Static Web Apps
1 hour
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Develop and deploy applications on Kubernetes
4 hours
intermediate
Containers
Learning Path
Evaluate your IoT Scenario by using Azure IoT Central
3 hours
beginner · intermediate
Iot
Learning Path
Implement a Windows Server hybrid cloud infrastructure
7 hours
intermediate
Migration
Learning Path
Accelerate cloud adoption with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure
10 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Architect Design Prerequisites
5 hours
intermediate
Architecture
Learning Path
Deploy Azure resources by using Bicep and Azure Pipelines
4 hours
intermediate
No core subjects
Learning Path
Overview of Azure Stack Hub
2 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM Security
4 hours
intermediate
Security
Learning Path
Manage user environments and apps for Azure Virtual Desktop
4 hours
intermediate
Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Implement Windows Server hybrid cloud management, monitoring, and security
2 hours
intermediate
Security
Learning Path
Improve your reliability with modern operations practices
2 hours
beginner
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Azure Private 5G Core
3 hours
beginner · intermediate
Cloud Computing · Networking
Learning Path
MD-015 Implement Windows 365 Cloud PCs
1 hour
intermediate
Business Applications · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Migrate servers and workloads in on-premises and hybrid environments
3 hours
intermediate
Migration
Learning Path
Windows Server deployment, configuration, and administration
3 hours
intermediate
No core subjects
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore relational data in Azure
1 hour
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Facilitate communication and collaboration
1 hour
beginner
Collaboration
Learning Path
Expand the capabilities for Java apps on Azure
4 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Develop a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategy
7 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Implement Azure Arc-enabled SQL Managed Instance in your hybrid environment
3 hours
beginner
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Implement network security in Azure
4 hours
beginner · intermediate
Security
Learning Path
Azure Stack HCI foundations
2 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
AZ-305: Design infrastructure solutions
2 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Intermediate Bicep
3 hours
intermediate
No core subjects
Learning Path
AZ-305: Design data storage solutions
1 hour
advanced
Data Management
Learning Path
Windows Server high availability
3 hours
intermediate
Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe Azure management and governance
1 hour
beginner
Cloud Computing · Compliance
Learning Path
Get Started Querying with Transact-SQL
5 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Architect secure infrastructure in Azure
7 hours
intermediate
Cloud Security · Architecture
Learning Path
Migrate SQL Server workloads to Azure SQL
8 hours
intermediate
Migration · Databases
Learning Path
Monitor and maintain Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine
4 hours
intermediate
It Management Monitoring · Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Create cloud-native apps and services with .NET and ASP.NET Core
4 hours
beginner · intermediate
Data Engineering
Learning Path
Collaborate with others with Markdown and GitHub Pages
3 hours
beginner
Collaboration · Devops
Learning Path
Deploy SAP on Azure
6 hours
advanced
Data Engineering
Learning Path
Monitor hybrid virtual machines, containers, and network resources
2 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing · Infrastructure
Learning Path
Implement Windows Server IaaS VM networking
2 hours
intermediate
Networking
Learning Path
Architect API integration in Azure
4 hours
intermediate
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Azure SQL fundamentals
7 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
AZ-305: Design identity, governance, and monitor solutions
1 hour
advanced
Identity Access · Compliance
Learning Path
AZ-400: Implement continuous feedback
3 hours
advanced
Change Management · Devops
Learning Path
Operate and maintain Azure Stack HCI
3 hours
intermediate
Data Engineering · Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Introduction to Azure hybrid connectivity services
1 hour
advanced
Cloud Computing · Remote Hybrid Work
Learning Path
Introduction to Kubernetes on Azure
4 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Control Azure spending and manage bills with Microsoft Cost Management + Billing
3 hours
beginner
Finance Accounting
Learning Path
AZ-400: Manage infrastructure as code using Azure and DSC
3 hours
advanced
Architecture · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Develop a security and compliance plan
6 hours
beginner
Information Protection Governance · Site Reliability Engineering
Learning Path
Explore the foundations of identity and governance for SAP on Azure
3 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing · Compliance
Learning Path
Manage the lifecycle of your projects on GitHub
6 hours
intermediate
Devops
Learning Path
AZ-400: Design and implement a release strategy
7 hours
advanced
Change Management
Learning Path
Define and implement continuous integration
11 hours
beginner
Data Engineering
Learning Path
Implement and operate an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure
7 hours
intermediate
Cloud Computing · Networking
Learning Path
Explore the foundations of IaaS for SAP on Azure
8 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
AZ-400: Implement a secure continuous deployment using Azure Pipelines
3 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing · Data Engineering
Learning Path
Provision IoT devices at scale by using Azure IoT Hub Device Provisioning Service (DPS)
2 hours
intermediate
Iot
Learning Path
Plan an Azure Virtual Desktop implementation
2 hours
intermediate
Virtual Machine
Learning Path
SC-100: Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities
5 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
AZ-400: Design and implement a dependency management strategy
2 hours
advanced
Change Management · Devops
Learning Path
AZ-305: Design business continuity solutions
1 hour
advanced
Site Reliability Engineering · Devops
Learning Path
Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments
7 hours
intermediate
It Management Monitoring · Networking
Learning Path
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) application and cluster scalability
2 hours
advanced
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Get started with Azure AI Services
3 hours
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence
Learning Path
Get started with Java on Azure
5 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
Architecture · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe Azure architecture and services
3 hours
beginner
Architecture · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Introduce DevOps Dojo: Create efficiencies that support your business
2 hours
beginner
Devops
Learning Path
Architect infrastructure operations in Azure
3 hours
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Computer Vision
1 hour
beginner
Artificial Intelligence
Learning Path
AZ-400: Implement CI with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions
6 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
AZ-400: Development for enterprise DevOps
6 hours
advanced
Devops
Learning Path
Architect modern applications in Azure
4 hours
intermediate
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) cluster architecture and operations
4 hours
advanced
Architecture
Learning Path
Threat Modeling Security Fundamentals
3 hours
beginner · intermediate
Threat Protection
Learning Path
Manage Identity and Access for Azure Stack Hub
1 hour
advanced
Identity Access
Learning Path
Architect a data platform in Azure
5 hours
intermediate
Architecture
Learning Path
Windows Server Network Infrastructure
5 hours
intermediate
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Build community-driven software projects on GitHub
6 hours
beginner
No core subjects
Learning Path
SC-100: Design security solutions for applications and data
4 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Migrate ASP.NET Apps to Azure
3 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Windows Server Hyper-V and Virtualization
5 hours
intermediate
Virtual Machine
Learning Path
Architect migration, business continuity, and disaster recovery in Azure
6 hours
intermediate
Migration
Learning Path
Secure your cloud applications in Azure
4 hours
beginner · intermediate · advanced
Cloud Security
Learning Path
Implement message processing for data storage and analytics by using Azure IoT Hub
3 hours
intermediate
Iot
Learning Path
Bring Azure innovation to your hybrid environments with Azure Arc
4 hours
beginner
Infrastructure
Learning Path
Automate your workflow with GitHub Actions
5 hours
beginner · intermediate
Devops
Learning Path
SC-100: Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities
6 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Ensure business continuity and implement disaster recovery for SAP solutions on Azure
3 hours
advanced
Site Reliability Engineering
Learning Path
Program with Transact-SQL
3 hours
advanced
Databases
Learning Path
Build and deploy applications with the Azure Developer CLI
1 hour
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Architect message brokering and serverless applications in Azure
5 hours
intermediate
Architecture
Learning Path
GitHub Copilot Fundamentals - Understand the AI pair programmer
2 hours
beginner · intermediate
Collaboration · Devops
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore non-relational data in Azure
1 hour
beginner
Data Management
Learning Path
Explore Azure for SAP workloads
1 hour
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Build mission-critical workloads on Azure
3 hours
intermediate
Site Reliability Engineering · Infrastructure
Learning Path
Build out an Azure Digital Twins solution
3 hours
beginner · intermediate
Iot · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Deploy and manage identity infrastructure
6 hours
intermediate
Identity Access
Learning Path
Implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure
3 hours
intermediate
It Management Monitoring
Learning Path
Advanced Bicep
2 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals: Explore data analytics in Azure
3 hours
beginner
Data Analytics
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Generative AI
3 hours
beginner
Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Azure Monitor fundamentals
4 hours
beginner
It Management Monitoring
Learning Path
Implement virtual machine host security in Azure
6 hours
beginner · intermediate
Virtual Machine · Cloud Security
Learning Path
Deploy and configure Windows Server IaaS Virtual Machine
4 hours
intermediate
Virtual Machine · It Management Monitoring
Learning Path
Introduction to Azure network foundation services
4 hours
advanced
Networking
Learning Path
Architect network infrastructure in Azure
9 hours
intermediate
Networking · Architecture
Learning Path
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals: Describe cloud concepts
0 hours
beginner
Architecture · Cloud Computing
Learning Path
Get started with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) Edge Essentials
1 hour
beginner
Iot · Containers
Learning Path
Build great solutions with the Microsoft Azure Well-Architected Framework
7 hours
beginner
Architecture
Learning Path
Set up a water and waste sustainability solution using Microsoft Sustainability Manager
1 hour
intermediate · advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Microsoft Cloud for Retail
1 hour
intermediate
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Azure Health Data Services
1 hour
advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Explore advanced integration and interoperability in Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare
4 hours
beginner
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Smart Store Analytics in Microsoft Cloud for Retail
0 hours
intermediate
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with copilot template for store operations
1 hour
intermediate
Business Applications
Learning Path
Administer Power Pages
2 hours
advanced
No core subjects
Learning Path
Get started with Text Analytics for health
1 hour
intermediate
Business Applications
Learning Path
Set up a sustainability solution using Microsoft Sustainability Manager
5 hours
intermediate · beginner · advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability
1 hour
intermediate · beginner · advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Solution Architect: Design Microsoft Power Platform solutions
8 hours
advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Store Operations Assist in Microsoft Cloud for Retail
4 hours
intermediate
Business Applications
Learning Path
Extend Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability
4 hours
intermediate · advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Emissions Impact Dashboards
0 hours
intermediate · beginner · advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Get started with Microsoft Sustainability Manager
1 hour
intermediate · beginner · advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
Deploy Dynamics 365 Commerce
8 hours
beginner
Custom App Development
Learning Path
Configure apps in finance and operations
0 hours
beginner
Process Workflow · Finance Accounting
Learning Path
Use Success by Design for Dynamics 365 solutions
13 hours
advanced
Data Visualization · Process Workflow
Learning Path
Validate your skills architecting solutions for customers and products
6 hours
intermediate
No core subjects
Learning Path
Use Lifecycle Services to design and plan an implementation of finance and operations apps
3 hours
beginner
Custom App Development · Process Workflow
Learning Path
Architect solutions for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
3 hours
advanced
Architecture
Learning Path
Implement finance and operations apps
30 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Supply Chain Management
Learning Path
Dynamics 365 solution architecture best practices
6 hours
advanced
Architecture · Business Applications
Learning Path
Migrate data and go live with finance and operations apps
5 hours
intermediate
Data Management · Finance Accounting
Learning Path
Upgrade Dynamics AX 2012 to finance and operations apps
7 hours
intermediate
Migration · Finance Accounting
Learning Path
Integrate finance and operations apps with Microsoft Power Platform
7 hours
advanced
Business Applications
Learning Path
MS-102 Manage your security services in Microsoft Defender XDR
2 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
Prepare your organization for Copilot for Microsoft 365
1 hour
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence · Business Applications
Learning Path
MS-102 Implement identity synchronization
3 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
Manage data security for Copilot for Microsoft 365
2 hours
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence · Business Applications
Learning Path
MS-102 Implement compliance in Microsoft 365
4 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
MS-101 Manage content search and investigations in Microsoft 365
3 hours
intermediate
Compliance · Data Management
Learning Path
MS-102 Explore data governance in Microsoft 365
2 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
MS-102 Manage compliance in Microsoft 365
2 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
MD-020 Microsoft Surface administration
1 hour
intermediate
Business Applications · Device Management
Learning Path
Manage identity and access in Microsoft 365
4 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
MS-012 Explore the Microsoft approach to AI
1 hour
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence · Business Applications
Learning Path
MS-102 Implement threat protection by using Microsoft Defender XDR
3 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
MS-102 Configure your Microsoft 365 tenant
3 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
MS-102 Manage your Microsoft 365 tenant
2 hours
intermediate
Business Applications · Compliance
Learning Path
Manage data compliance for Copilot for Microsoft 365
2 hours
intermediate
Artificial Intelligence · Business Applications
