Overview
Master the basics with the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification.
This 1-day Azure fundamentals course will provide foundational level knowledge on core Azure concepts; core Azure services; core solutions and management tools; general security and network security; governance, privacy, and compliance features; Azure cost management and service level agreements.
Course Objectives
Build foundational knowledge of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. Participants are introduced to core Azure services, architecture, compute, networking, storage, identity, governance, security, cost management, and monitoring concepts used in modern cloud environments.
Skills Covered
Describe cloud concepts.
Describe Azure architecture and services.
Describe Azure management and governance.
Target Audience
Suitable for IT personnel, business users, and beginners who are starting to work with Azure and want hands-on exposure to Azure services without requiring prior cloud experience or scripting skills.
IT personnel beginning to work with Microsoft Azure.
Business users seeking foundational Azure and cloud knowledge.
Beginners who want practical exposure to Azure services.
Learners preparing for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam.
Learners who intend to progress to role-based Azure certifications such as Azure Administrator.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites are required. Additional technical knowledge can help participants understand cloud concepts in greater depth.
No prior cloud experience is required.
No scripting skills are required.
The course can serve as a starting point for associate-level tracks including AZ-104 and AZ-700.
Course Outline
The course consists of 11 modules covering cloud fundamentals, Azure architecture and services, identity and security, cost management, governance, resource management, and monitoring.
Module 1: Describe Cloud Computing
Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.
Introduction to cloud computing and core cloud concepts.
Define cloud computing.
Explain the shared responsibility model.
Describe common cloud deployment models.
Explain the consumption-based cloud model.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 2: Describe the Benefits of Using Cloud Services
Explain high availability and scalability in cloud environments.
Describe reliability and predictability benefits.
Explain security and governance benefits in the cloud.
Describe cloud manageability benefits.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 3: Describe Cloud Service Types
Describe Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Describe Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Describe Software as a Service (SaaS).
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 4: Describe the Core Architectural Components of Azure
Introduce Microsoft Azure and Azure accounts.
Explore the Microsoft Learn sandbox.
Describe Azure physical infrastructure.
Describe Azure management infrastructure.
Create an Azure resource as a practical exercise.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 5: Describe Azure Compute and Networking Services
Describe Azure Virtual Machines and create a virtual machine.
Describe Azure Virtual Desktop.
Describe Azure Containers and Azure Functions.
Review application hosting options.
Describe Azure Virtual Networking.
Configure network access in a practical exercise.
Describe Azure VPN, ExpressRoute, and Azure DNS.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 6: Describe Azure Storage Services
Describe Azure Storage accounts.
Explain Azure Storage redundancy options.
Describe core Azure Storage services.
Create a storage blob in a practical exercise.
Identify Azure data migration options.
Identify Azure file movement options.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 7: Describe Azure Identity, Access, and Security
Describe Azure directory services.
Describe Azure authentication methods.
Describe Azure external identities.
Explain Conditional Access.
Describe Azure role-based access control (RBAC).
Explain the Zero Trust model.
Describe defense-in-depth.
Introduce Microsoft Defender for Cloud.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 8: Describe Cost Management in Azure
Describe factors that affect Azure costs.
Explore the Azure Pricing Calculator.
Estimate workload costs using the Pricing Calculator.
Describe Microsoft Cost Management.
Explain the purpose of Azure tags.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 9: Describe Features and Tools in Azure for Governance and Compliance
Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview.
Describe the purpose of Azure Policy.
Describe resource locks and configure a resource lock in an exercise.
Describe the purpose of the Service Trust Portal.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 10: Describe Features and Tools for Managing and Deploying Azure Resources
Describe tools used to interact with Azure.
Describe the purpose of Azure Arc.
Describe Azure Resource Manager.
Describe Azure Resource Manager templates.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Module 11: Describe Monitoring Tools in Azure
Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor.
Describe Azure Service Health.
Describe Azure Monitor.
Complete module assessment and summary.
Certification Alignment
This course supports preparation for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification. The certification validates foundational knowledge of cloud services and how Microsoft Azure delivers those services.
Key Exam Specifications : Exam Code: AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals)
Passing Score: 700 / 1000 (scaled score)
Question Types :
- Multiple Choice: Four options with a single correct answer.
- Multiple Response: Several options where you must select all correct choices with no partial credit.
- Drag-and-Drop: Matching terms or sequencing a correct process.
- Hotspot / Dropdown: True/false statements or completing sentences via inline dropdown menus.
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.