Understanding cloud principles is the foundation for any Azure role. This course introduces core Azure services, deployment models, and cloud concepts. Participants will learn about IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and essential Azure tools for identity, pricing, governance, and compliance. It provides the baseline needed to progress into technical or business-focused Azure learning paths.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand cloud computing models and Azure architecture.
Identify core Azure services and management tools.
Explain Azure security, compliance, and privacy principles.
Describe pricing models and support options in Azure.
Key Topics:
Cloud concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS; public, private, hybrid
Azure services: compute, storage, databases, networking
Governance, identity, and compliance
Azure pricing, cost management, and SLAs
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.
While the course provides foundational preparation aligned with the certification, the exam is not bundled and must be registered separately.
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
Module 1: Cloud Concepts
- Learning Objectives
- Why Cloud Services?
- Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
- Public, Private, and Hybrid cloud models
Module 2: Core Azure Services
- Core Azure architectural components
- Core Azure Services and Products
- Azure Solutions
- Azure management tools
Module 3: Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust
- Securing network connectivity in Azure
- Core Azure Identity services
- Security tools and features
- Azure governance methodologies
- Monitoring and Reporting in Azure
- Privacy, Compliance and Data Protection standards in Azure
Module 4: Azure Pricing and Support
- Azure subscriptions
- Planning and managing costs
- Support options available with Azure
- Service lifecycle in Azure