Technical

Competency

Measurement
criteria

Learning maps
 P1-Beginner
I understand the basics in programming and support for the following Microsoft technologies:

Knowledgeable in programming and support for the following Microsoft technologies:

SD (Solution Development) Skills:

- Visual Basic .NET or C#
- ASP / ASP.NET
- WCF
- Cloud Computing Concepts and Taxonomy( PaaS, IaaS and SaaS)
- Windows Azure PaaS Basics( Cloud Service, Web Sites, Azure Storage, SQL Database on Azure)
- Database SQL (Query Language, LINQ, Entity Framework)
Server Products:
- Microsoft IIS, Team Foundation Server or Visual SourceSafe, SQL Server
Proficiency (Refer to respective server products capability matrix for proficiencies):
- Knowledgeable in Cloud Computing Concepts
- Functional in understanding windows azure basics - architecture and execution runtime.
- Functional in building cloud service on Azure local dev environment and Knowledgeable in
deployment on Azure
- Functional in ASP/ASP.NET and IIS and knowledgeable in one other of the SD skills & server
products.
- Functional in performing tests and log results
- Knowledgeable in testing concepts
- Knowledgeable in configuration management tool (VSS, Clearcase, PVCS, etc...)

P1-Beginner

MANDATORY:
1. myCompetency Assessment
2. Certification: MCP : 70-487(Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services)

P1-Beginner
MyLearning Course:
Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal):
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-
40ed-820b-00d823b4025f Course
Name: Tidwit One Learning Portal (Course Code: A14494)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/Atlas/home.aspx?url=
%23%2FactivityDetailsqmqmactivityID%3D1539406%26activitySource%3DLMS

Learning Board:
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/482334-azure-platform-as-a-service-
beginner
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/632570-microsoft-apps-amp-infrastructure-
azure-paas
Microsoft
Windows Azure Training Kit:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/other-resources/training-kit/

MSDN:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/fundamentals/intro-to-windows-azure/
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/dd163896.aspx

Books 24x7:
o Windows Azure Platform (https://myresearch.accenture.com/NonAdmin/SearchRedirect.aspx?
sourceID=863&ID=33453)
o Introducing Windows Azure: An Introduction to Cloud Computing Using Microsoft Windows Azure
(http://mmlviewer.books24x7.com/toc.asp?bookid=33334)

Collaboration:

o Windows Azure KX (Accenture)

(https://kxdocuments.accenture.com/?k=azure&page=1&0248=Yes)
o Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-
40ed-820b-00d823b4025f
 P2-Proficient
In addition to the skills in P1, a P2 resource has Functional knowledge in key Microsoft (and
some relevant other) technologies:

SD (Solution Development) Skills :

Azure PaaS
- Windows Azure Development using PaaS features (Cloud Service, Azure Storage, SQL
Database, Azure Service Bus, Windows Azure Web Sites,Azure ActiveDirectory)
- Migration of .NET applications on Azure using PaaS Offerings
- Used Windows Azure Tools like Service Management APIS , Windows Azure Powershell, Windows
Azure tools for Visual Studio(Compute/Storage emulator/explorer, CSManage, CSUpload etc..)
- Deployment on Azure
- QA & Test
Azure IaaS
- Windows Azure IaaS Basics (Virtual Machines and Virtual Networks,Hypervisor,ARM Template)
--Basic Powershell knowledge
Server Products:
- Microsoft IIS, SQL Server, TFS, SharePoint Server.

Proficiency (Refer to respective server products capability matrix for proficiencies):

- Functional in at least 4 Windows Azure PaaS Skills, knowledgeable in Windows Azure IaaS
- Functional in ASP/ASP.NET, IIS and in one other of the SD skills & server products
- Functional in testing and testing concepts
- Functional in configuration management tools
- Functional in deployment on Windows Azure (PaaS)

P2-Proficient

MANDATORY:
1. myCompetency Assessment
2. Certification:
Certification: MCP 70-487(Developing Microsoft Azure and Web Services) ,AZ-100,AZ-101

P2-Proficient
MyLearning Course:
Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal):
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-
40ed-820b-00d823b4025f Course
Name: Tidwit One Learning Portal (Course Code: A14494)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/Atlas/home.aspx?url=%23%2FactivityDetailsqmqmactivityID
%3D1539406%26activitySource%3DLMS

Learning Board:
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/482334-azure-platform-as-a-service-
beginner
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/482337-azure-platform-as-a-service-
intermediate
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/509520-job-readiness-learning-path-70-
533-implementing-ms-azure-infrastructure-solutions
Microsoft
Windows Azure Training Kit:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/other-resources/training-kit/

MSDN:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/fundamentals/intro-to-windows-azure/
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/dd163896.aspx

Books 24x7:
o Cloud Computing with Windows Azure Platform (Cloud Computing with Windows Azure Platform)

Collaboration:
o Windows Azure KX (Accenture)
https://kxdocuments.accenture.com/?k=azure&page=1&0248=Yes
o Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-
40ed-820b-00d823b4025f
 P3-Advanced
In addition to the skills in P2, at P3 resource is Proficient in key Microsoft (and some relevant other) technologies:

SD (Solution Development) Skills

Azure PaaS
- Design and development of Windows Azure applications using the PaaS offerings (Cloud Service, Azure Storage,Azure D
Database, Azure Service Bus, Windows Azure Web Sites,Azure ActiveDirectory,Azure Container Services)
- Building complex applications on the Azure using advanced PaaS offerings like CDN, Media Services,App Service, Mobile
Bus Topics & Subscriptions, SQL Federation/Reporting services.
- Used Windows Azure Networking offerings ( Azure Connect/ Traffic Manager)
- Migration of complex legacy applications on Azure using PaaS involving use of unsupported features or Non .NET compo
- Automated deployment on Azure using Powershell or Service Management APIS
Azure IaaS
- Use of Windows Azure IaaS Offerings: Setting up Virtual Machines using standard or custom images and deploying on-pr
the same.
-Virtual network knowledge
- Powershell knowledge
-ARM Template

Server Products:
- BizTalk Server, Commerce Server, SharePoint Server, SQL Server BI or TFS

Proficiency (Refer to respective server products capability matrix for proficiencies):

- Functional in planning, analyze, design
- Proficient in at least 4 of the SD skills of Windows Azure PaaS, functional in using (IaaS) virtual machines on azure.
- Proficient in ASP/ASP.NET, IIS and in one other of the SD skills & server products
- Proficient in testing and testing concepts
- Proficient in configuration management tools
- Proficient in deployment on Azure using PaaS offerings and Functional in deployment using Azure IaaS

P3-Advanced

MANDATORY:
1. myCompetency Assessment
2. Certification: Certification: MCPD on Azure (70-533, 70-532 ,70-535 and 70-473)
Microsoft Upgraded Role Based Certifications:
AZ-100 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment
AZ-101 Microsoft Azure Integration and Security
AZ-200 Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions
AZ-201 Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions
AZ-202 Microsoft Azure Developer Certification Transition
AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-301 Microsoft Azure Architect Design
AZ-AZ-302 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect C

P3-Advanced
MyLearning Course :

PRO: Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications (https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/activityDeta

activityID=1348623&source=myLearning)
Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-40ed-820b-00d823b4025
Tidwit One Learning Portal (Course Code: A14494) https://mylearning.accenture.com/Atlas/home.aspx?url=
%23%2FactivityDetailsqmqmactivityID%3D1539406%26activitySource%3DLMS

Learning Board:
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/482337-azure-platform-as-a-service-intermedia
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/509539-job-readiness-learning-path-70-535-architecting-m
Microsoft
Windows Azure Training Kit:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/other-resources/training-kit/

MSDN:
o Cloud Development – Microsoft Patterns & Practices(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff898430.aspx)

Books 24x7:
Microsoft Azure: Enterprise Application Development: Straight Talking Advice on How to Design and Build Enterprise Applic
(http://mmlviewer.books24x7.com/toc.asp?bookid=41201)
Microsoft SQL Azure: Enterprise Application Development: Build Enterprise-Ready Applications and Projects with SQL Azur
(http://mmlviewer.books24x7.com/toc.asp?bookid=41198)

Collaboration:

o Windows Azure KX (Accenture)

(https://sites.accenture.com/groups/Azure/default.aspx)
 P4-Expert
In addition to the skills in P3, a P4 resource has Advanced Knowledge in key
Microsoft (and some relevant other) technologies for one or more of the
following areas of specialization:

SD (Solution Development) Skills:

Azure PaaS
- Design and development of Windows Azure applications using the PaaS offerings
(Cloud Service, Azure Storage, Azure Diagnostics ,SQL Database, Azure Active
directory, Azure Service Bus, Windows Azure Web Sites,App service,Azure
Container Services)
- Building complex applications on the Azure using advanced features like CDN,
Media Services, Mobile Services, Azure Active Directory, Used Service Bus Queues
(Topics and Subscriptions)
- Used Windows Azure Networking offerings ( Azure Connect/ Traffic Manager)
- Automated deployment on Azure using Powershell or Service Management APIS
- Application Development Architecture
Azure IaaS
- Design and build of application using Azure IaaS Offerings:
a. Setting up Virtual Machines using standard or custom images
b. Setting up Virtual Network
c.Virtual machine scale set
-ARM Template
- Migration of legacy applications on Azure using Azure IaaS or IaaS + PaaS

Server Products:
- BizTalk Server, Commerce Server, SharePoint Server, SQL Server BI or TFS

Proficiency (Refer to respective server products capability matrix for proficiencies):

- Advanced in planning, analyze, design
- Advanced in at least 4 of the SD skills for Azure PaaS and proficient in Windows
Azure IaaS
- Advanced in ASP/ASP.NET, IIS and in one other of the SD skills & server products
- Advanced in testing and testing concepts
- Advanced in configuration management tools
- Advanced in deployment using azure PaaS and Proficient in deployment using
IaaS

P4-Expert
MANDATORY:
1. myCompetency Assessment
2. Certification: MCPD on Azure (70-533, 70-532 ,70-535 and 70-473)
Microsoft Upgraded Role Based Certifications:
AZ-100 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment
AZ-101 Microsoft Azure Integration and Security
AZ-200 Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions
AZ-201 Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions
AZ-202 Microsoft Azure Developer Certification Transition
AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-301 Microsoft Azure Architect Design
AZ-302 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect
Certification Transition

P4-Expert
 My learning course:
o (Z16330) ATS Technical Architecture Design School
o Cloud Computing Technical Architecture - Microsoft Azure Platform
o Cloud Computing Technical Architecture - Data Management
o Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?
channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-40ed-820b-00d823b4025f
Course Name: Tidwit One Learning Portal
(Course Code: A14494) https://mylearning.accenture.com/Atlas/home.aspx?url=
%23%2FactivityDetailsqmqmactivityID%3D1539406%26activitySource%3DLMS
Learning Board:

https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/482340-azure-platform-as-a-
service-expert
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/509539-job-readiness-
learning-path-70-535-architecting-ms-azure-solutions

Microsoft
Windows Azure Training Kit:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/other-resources/training-kit/

MSDN:
o Best Practices for the Design of Large-Scale Services on Windows Azure Cloud
Services (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsazure/jj717232.aspx)
o Multitenant Applications in Windows Azure(http://www.windowsazure.com/en-
us/develop/net/architecture/multi-tenant-web-application-pattern/)

Books 24x7:
o (Classroom-Exam-70-300) Course 2710: Analyzing Requirements and Defining
Microsoft .NET Solution Architectures

Collaboration:
o Windows Azure KX (Accenture)
https://kxdocuments.accenture.com/?k=azure&page=1&0248=Yes
 P5-Master
In addition to the skills in P4, at P5 resource has Thought leader knowledge in key Microsoft (and
some relevant other) technologies for one or more of the following areas of specialization:

SD (Solution Development) Skills:

Azure PaaS
- Design and development of Windows Azure applications using the PaaS offerings (Cloud Service,
Azure Storage,Azure Diagnostics , SQL Database, Azure Active directory, Azure Service Bus,
Windows Azure Web Sites,Azure Container services)
- Building complex applications on the Azure using advanced features like CDN, Media Services,
Mobile Services, Windows Azure Active Directory, Used Service Bus Queues (Topics and
Subscriptions)
- Used Windows Azure Networking offerings ( Azure Connect/ Traffic Manager)
- Automated deployment on Azure using Powershell or Service Management APIS
- Application Development Architecture
Azure IaaS
- Design and build of complex applications using Windows Azure IaaS Offerings:
a. Setting up Virtual Machines using standard or custom images
b. Setting up Virtual Network
c.Virtual machine scale set
-ARM Template
- Migration of legacy applications on Azure using Azure IaaS or IaaS + PaaS

Server Products:
- BizTalk Server, Commerce Server, SharePoint Server, SQL Server BI or TFS

Proficiency (Refer to respective server products capability matrix for proficiencies):

- Thought leader in planning, analyze, design
- Thought leader in development using Windows Azure PaaS Offerings and advanced in using
Windows Azure IaaS Offerings.
- Advanced in testing and testing concepts
- Advanced in configuration management tools
- Advanced in deployment(PaaS and IaaS)

P5-Master

MANDATORY:
1. myCompetency Assessment
2. Certification: MCPD on Azure (70-532, 70-533 and 70-535)
Microsoft Upgraded Role Based Certifications:
AZ-100 Microsoft Azure Infrastructure and Deployment
AZ-101 Microsoft Azure Integration and Security
AZ-200 Microsoft Azure Developer Core Solutions
AZ-201 Microsoft Azure Developer Advanced Solutions
AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies
AZ-301 Microsoft Azure Architect Design
AZ-302 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Certification Transition

P5-Master
My learning course:

[Z63467] SW708: Service-Oriented Architecture Design Patterns

o Microsoft Widows Azure Paas(Acenture Learning Protal)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/myl-ui/learner/fullLearningPath?channelValue=b2652d2d-a235-
40ed-820b-00d823b4025f Course
Name: Tidwit One Learning Portal (Course Code: A14494)
https://mylearning.accenture.com/Atlas/home.aspx?url=%23%2FactivityDetailsqmqmactivityID
%3D1539406%26activitySource%3DLMS

Learning Board:
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/482340-azure-
platform-as-a-service-expert
https://connectedlearning.accenture.com/learningboard/509539-job-readiness-learning-path-70-535-
architecting-ms-azure-solutions
Microsoft
Windows Azure Training Kit:
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/net/other-resources/training-kit/

MSDN:
Windows Azure Architecture & Patterns : http://www.windowsazure.com/en-
us/develop/net/architecture/

Collaboration:
o Windows Azure KX (Accenture)
https://kxdocuments.accenture.com/?k=azure&page=1&0248=Yes