which AZ-204 self training path is correct?!?!?

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We understand that you want to know about this (Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate) training path that Microsoft offers you.

Please keep in mind that the Microsoft Certification Team continually monitors industry trends to keep pace with changes in technology, resulting in the introduction, revision, or retirement of some exams. 

We are sure that the two methods of instruction are correct, to obtain your Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, you can use the one that fits your preferences or both; Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate - Learn | Microsoft Docs

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Regarding the certification, we can suggest this page which instructs and adapts the certificates and skills that are best for your profile.  Learning Site.

From there you can also filter to easily locate your preferred certification path that you can use to your career. Other new Role-based Certifications can also be checked here.

You may also want to consider exploring other Microsoft certifications that we offer which will also verify your skills and unlock professional opportunities. To get a full list of the current certifications that we offer, please visit this page: Browse Certifications and Exams | Microsoft Docs

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