Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
What is on this Azure Fundamentals course?
This course provides a broad introduction to Microsoft Azure. You’ll explore key cloud computing concepts and how Microsoft Azure delivers services through a global network of data centres. The course also covers core Azure services, security features, pricing models, service-level agreements (SLAs), and the basics of compliance and governance.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of how Azure works and how to get started with its cloud services.
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What qualification will I get?
On successful completion of the final exam, you’ll receive the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification. This certification proves you have a strong foundational understanding of cloud in general and specific knowledge with Microsoft’s Azure.
How is the Azure Fundamentals course assessed?
You will take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam. The assessment consists of multiple-choice questions and scenario-based tasks designed to test your understanding of Azure concepts. The exam can be taken online or at an authorised testing centre.
Overview
Duration: Self paced
Certification: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Rate: £600
Foundational knowledge of cloud services and how Microsoft Azure delivers cloud services.
- Cloud Concepts
- Azure Architecture and Services
- Azure Management and Governance
What modules will be on the Azure Fundamentals course?
The modules in this course give learners a strong base of knowledge of Cloud computing, go into specific detail about using Microsoft’s Azure cloud solution, and some best practices for Azure and cloud in general.
Cloud Concepts
The first module in this course explains key cloud concepts including the definitions of cloud computing, different cloud models, and cloud service types. This module also explores the use cases for the different models and service types.
- Cloud definitions
- Share responsibility model
- Cloud models
- Cloud service types
- Benefits of using cloud services
Azure Architecture and Services
The second module of this course provides an overview of the core architectural components of Azure, including descriptions of Azure regions, availability zones, and resource groups. It will also touch on Azure compute, networking, and storage services, to give a comprehensive understanding of how Azure services are structured and how they interact.
- Azure architectural components
- Compute and Networking services
- Storage services
- Identity, access, and security
Azure Management and Governance
In the final module, learners are taught about the management and governance features of Azure. It covers governance and compliance features like Azure Blueprints and resource locks. Additionally, it includes an overview of management tools like the Azure Portal, Azure Powershell, and Azure CLI, and monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Azure Advisor.
- Cost management in Azure
- Governance and compliance
- Managing and deploying azure resources
- Monitoring tools
Where does the Azure Fundamentals course take place?
The Azure Fundamentals course is delivered entirely online through our self-led learning portal. Once you sign up, you’ll receive your login details within 48 hours, giving you access to all course materials and interactive content.
The certification exam is also taken online, so you can complete the entire course from the comfort of your own home.
To get started, you’ll just need a computer and a reliable internet connection. Our platform is easy to use and designed to support interactive, independent learning.
What can I do after this course?
If you’re looking to build cloud skills then this course is a great starting point. With it’s focus on key cloud fundamentals, and specific applicable skills in a leading cloud solution, learners will hit the ground running and be well-equipped to work in a variety of roles including:
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Developer
- Solutions Architect
- Azure Support Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
With the strong foundation in cloud taught in this course, learners can also explore further learning in other cloud solutions or delve deeper into Azure.
For more information about Azure Fundamentals click here to read our complete guide.
FAQ
Self-led courses can begin as soon as learners receive their account information. This information will be emailed to learners with 48 hours of
You can sign up as many candidates as you like, we will just need some basic information for each learner.
The self-led Azure Fundamentals course costs £600 per learner and includes access to a comprehensive learning platform and a certification exam voucher.
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Self-led Course
Self-led courses give learners the materials they need pass the Azure Fundamentals certification exam, and puts learners in control of their own learning.
- Comprehensive learning materials, designed to be easy to understand and learn.
- Learn at your own pace and in your own way.
- Includes an exam voucher for learners to tackle the CompTIA exam when they are ready.
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