Az 900 – Azure Fundamentals
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Overview
UK employers are moving steadily into cloud, with ONS reporting that 69% of UK firms used cloud-based computing systems and applications in 2023. AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals gives beginners a clear way to understand Microsoft Azure and cloud computing without feeling lost in technical language.
This online Azure Fundamentals course covers cloud concepts, public, private and hybrid cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Azure regions, virtual machines, storage, networking, security, compliance, privacy, pricing, subscriptions and support plans. It suits beginners, non-technical learners, IT learners, students and career changers aiming for UK roles in IT support, cloud support, junior cloud administration, technical support and service desk pathways.
Enrol today and start building Azure confidence online at your own pace with Thames College while preparing for further Microsoft cloud learning.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course helps learners build Azure cloud, cloud service, security, pricing, support and governance knowledge for entry-level IT and cloud routes.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Explain what cloud computing means.
► Identify public, private and hybrid cloud models.
► Recognise IaaS, PaaS and SaaS service models.
► Describe the benefits of using Azure cloud services.
► Identify Azure regions, availability zones and resource groups.
► Recognise Azure virtual machines and compute services.
Who is This Course For?
This course suits learners who want online Azure Fundamentals training for cloud learning, IT support, business technology and career growth.
► Learners searching for an AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals course.
► Beginners starting cloud computing learning.
► Non-technical learners exploring Microsoft Azure.
► IT support staff building cloud knowledge.
► Students preparing for future cloud study.
► Career changers moving into technology roles.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Az 900 – Azure Fundamentals course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Career Opportunities
This course supports UK IT, cloud, technical support and service desk routes where Microsoft Azure and cloud fundamentals knowledge may add value.
► IT Support Technician — Average UK salary: £22,000–£35,000 per year
► Service Desk Analyst — Average UK salary: £22,000–£32,000 per year
► Cloud Support Technician — Average UK salary: £25,000–£38,000 per year
► Junior Cloud Administrator — Average UK salary: £28,000–£42,000 per year
► Technical Support Analyst — Average UK salary: £23,000–£36,000 per year
► Cloud Support Engineer — Average UK salary: £30,000–£50,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
► Introduction
► What Is Cloud Computing? I
► What Is Cloud Computing? II
► Benefits of Cloud Computing
► Key Concepts and Terminology
► Economies of Scale
► CapEx vs OpEx
► Cloud Models: Public Cloud
► Characteristics of Public Cloud
► Cloud Models: Private Cloud
► Characteristics of Private Cloud
► Cloud Models: Hybrid Cloud
► Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud
► Review and What’s Next
► What Is IaaS?
► Use Cases of IaaS
► What Is PaaS?
► Use Cases of PaaS
► What Is SaaS?
► Cloud Models: Shared Responsibility Model
► Introduction
► Azure Regions
► Special Azure Regions
► Region Pairs
► Feature Availability by Region
► Availability Zones
► Availability Sets
► Resource Groups
► Azure Resource Manager
► Azure Core Services and Products
► Azure Compute
► Azure Virtual Machines
► Azure Virtual Machines Lab I
► Azure Virtual Machines Lab II
► Azure Virtual Machines Lab III
► Azure Virtual Machines Lab IV
► Azure Virtual Machines Lab V
► Azure Virtual Machines Lab VI
► Containers
► Containers Lab Activity
► Containers vs Virtual Machines
► Virtual Networks
► Virtual Networks Lab
► Azure Load Balancer
► VPN Gateway
► Azure Application Gateway I
► Azure Application Gateway II
► Azure Content Delivery Networks
► How CDN Works
► Azure CDN Lab Activity
► Azure Storage Services
► Structured Data
► Semi-Structured Data
► Unstructured Data
► Azure Storage Account Types
► Azure Storage Account Blob Lab Activity I
► Azure Storage Account Blob Lab Activity II
► Azure Storage Account Blob Lab Activity III
► Azure Storage Account Blob Lab Activity IV
► Azure Storage Account Blob Lab Activity V
► Azure Storage Account Blob Lab Activity VI
► Azure Database Services
► Azure SQL Lab Demo
► Azure Marketplace
► Internet of Things Introduction
► IoT Hub
► IoT Hub Demo
► Azure Big Data and Analytics
► Azure SQL Data Warehouse
► Azure HDInsight
► Azure Data Lake Analytics
► Machine Learning
► Azure Machine Learning Services and Studio
► Serverless Computing
► The Concept of DevOps
► Azure Management Tools
► Creating Resources with PowerShell
► Creating Resources with Azure CLI
► Provisioning Resources Using Cloud Shell
► Deployment with JSON
► Azure Advisor
► Module 2 Review
► What to Expect in Module 3
► Azure Firewall
► Azure Firewall Lab Notes
► Azure Firewall Lab Activity
► Azure DDoS Protection
► Network Security Groups
► Application Security Groups
► Choosing the Right Network Security Solution
► Authentication and Authorisation
► Azure Active Directory
► Multi-Factor Authentication
► Azure Security Center
► Azure Security Center Lab Activity
► Azure Key Vault
► Azure Information Protection
► Azure Advanced Threat Protection
► Azure Policy
► Azure Policy Lab Activity
► Azure Role-Based Access Control
► Azure Role-Based Access Control Lab Activity
► Azure Locks
► Azure Locks Lab Activity
► Azure Blueprints
► Subscription Governance
► Azure Tags
► Azure Monitoring
► Azure Monitor Lab Activity
► Azure Service Health
► Monitoring Applications and Services
► Compliance Terms and Requirements
► Microsoft Privacy Statement
► Microsoft Trust Center
► Service Trust Portal
► Azure Government Services
► Azure Germany Services
► Azure China 21Vianet
► Module Introduction
► Azure Subscriptions
► Management Groups
► Purchasing Azure Products and Services
► Usage Metrics
► Factors Affecting Costs
► Zones for Billing
► Azure Pricing Calculator
► Azure Total Cost of Ownership
► Ways to Minimise Costs in Azure
► Azure Cost Management
► Azure Support Plans
► Alternative Support Options
► Service Level Agreements
► Composite SLAs
► Improving Application SLAs
► Public and Preview Features
► Providing Feedback
► General Availability
► Azure Updates, Announcements and Roadmaps
► Course Conclusion
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Course Curriculum
| Course Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 1 : Cloud Concepts | |||
| What is Cloud Computing – I | 00:05:00 | ||
| What is Cloud Computing – II | 00:06:00 | ||
| Benefits of Cloud Computing | 00:09:00 | ||
| Key Concepts and Terminology | 00:06:00 | ||
| Economies of Scale | 00:01:00 | ||
| CapEx Vs OpEx | 00:03:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : What is Public Cloud | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : Characteristics of Public Cloud | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : What is Private Cloud | 00:01:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : Characteristics of Private Cloud | 00:01:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : Hybrid Cloud | 00:01:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : Characteristics of Hybrid Cloud | 00:01:00 | ||
| Review and What Next!! | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is IAAS | 00:04:00 | ||
| Use Cases of IAAS | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is PAAS ? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Use Cases of PAAS | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is SAAS ? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Cloud Models : Shared Responsibility Model | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 2 : Core Azure Services | |||
| Introducation | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Regions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Special Azure regions | 00:01:00 | ||
| Region pairs | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feature Availability Region Wise | 00:01:00 | ||
| Availability Zones | 00:01:00 | ||
| Availability Sets | 00:02:00 | ||
| What are Resource Groups? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Resource Manager | 00:01:00 | ||
| What Next!! – Azure Core Services and Products | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is Azure Compute | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines – Audiocast Only | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines I – LAB | 00:15:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines II – LAB | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines III – LAB | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines IV – LAB | 00:04:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines V – LAB | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure Virtual Machines VI – LAB | 00:03:00 | ||
| What are Containers? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Containers ( LAB Activity ) | 00:07:00 | ||
| Containers vs Virtual Machines | 00:04:00 | ||
| What Are Virtual Networks | 00:01:00 | ||
| Virtual Networks – LAB | 00:15:00 | ||
| Azure Load Balancer | 00:01:00 | ||
| VPN Gateway | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Application Gateway – I | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Application Gateway – II | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Content Delivery Networks (CDN’s) | 00:02:00 | ||
| How CDN works ? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure CDN – Lab Activity | 00:07:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Services | 00:01:00 | ||
| Structured Data | 00:01:00 | ||
| Semi Structured Data | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unstructured Data | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Types | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Blob – Lab Activity – I | 00:07:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Blog – Lab Activity – II | 00:07:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Blob – Lab Activity – III | 00:16:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Blog – Lab Activity – IV | 00:09:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Blob – Lab Activity – V | 00:04:00 | ||
| Azure Storage Account – Blob – Lab Activity – VI | 00:07:00 | ||
| Azure Database Services | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure SQL – Lab Demo | 00:09:00 | ||
| Azure MarketPlace | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is Internet of Things ( IOT ) – Intro | 00:01:00 | ||
| IOT Hub | 00:01:00 | ||
| IOT Hub Demo | 00:09:00 | ||
| Azure Big Data and Analytics | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure SQL Data Warehouse | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure HDInsights | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Data Lake Analytics | 00:01:00 | ||
| Machine Learning | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Machine Learning Services and Studio | 00:02:00 | ||
| What is Server less Computing ? | 00:02:00 | ||
| The concept of DevOps | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure Management Tools | 00:01:00 | ||
| Creating Resources with Powershell – Lab Activity | 00:05:00 | ||
| Creating Resources with Azure CLI – Lab Activity | 00:07:00 | ||
| Provision Resources using Cloud Shell – Lab Activity | 00:05:00 | ||
| Deployment with JSON – Lab Activity | 00:08:00 | ||
| Azure Advisor | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 2 : What did we learn | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 3 Security, Privacy, Compliance and Trust | |||
| What to expect in Module 3 | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Firewalls | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Firewall – Lab Activity – notes | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Firewall – Lab Activity | 00:19:00 | ||
| Azure DDOS | 00:02:00 | ||
| Network Security Groups | 00:03:00 | ||
| Application Security Groups | 00:02:00 | ||
| Which Network Security Solution to choose from ? | 00:04:00 | ||
| AuthZ and AuthN | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Active Directory | 00:02:00 | ||
| Multi Factor Authentication | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Security Center | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Security center – LAB activity | 00:08:00 | ||
| Azure Key Vault | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Information Protection | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Advanced Threat Protection | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is Azure Policy | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure Policy – Lab Activity | 00:06:00 | ||
| Azure Role Based Access Control ( RBAC ) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Role Based Access Control ( RBAC ) – Lab Activity | 00:07:00 | ||
| Azure Locks | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Locks – Lab Activity | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Blueprints | 00:01:00 | ||
| Subscription Governance | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Tags | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure Monitoring | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Monitor- Lab Activity | 00:03:00 | ||
| Azure Service Health | 00:01:00 | ||
| Monitoring Applications and Services | 00:04:00 | ||
| Compliance Terms and Requirements | 00:02:00 | ||
| Microsoft Privacy Statement | 00:01:00 | ||
| Microsoft Trust Center | 00:01:00 | ||
| Service Trust Portal | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Government Services | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Germany Services | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure China 21Vianet | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 4 : Azure Pricing and Support | |||
| Module 4 Introduction : What t̥o expect in this module | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Subscriptions | 00:06:00 | ||
| What are Management Groups | 00:01:00 | ||
| Purchase Azure Product & Services : Available Options | 00:01:00 | ||
| Usage Metrics | 00:01:00 | ||
| Factors Affecting Costs | 00:02:00 | ||
| The concept of Zones for Billing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Pricing Calculator | 00:04:00 | ||
| Azure Total Cost of Ownership ( TCO ) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Ways to Minimize Costs in Azure | 00:04:00 | ||
| Azure Cost Management | 00:02:00 | ||
| Azure Support Plans | 00:03:00 | ||
| Alternative Support Options | 00:02:00 | ||
| Service Level Agreements ( SLA’s ) | 00:03:00 | ||
| Composite SLA’s | 00:03:00 | ||
| Improving Application SLA’s | 00:04:00 | ||
| Public and Preview Features | 00:01:00 | ||
| Providing Feedback | 00:01:00 | ||
| General Availability | 00:01:00 | ||
| Azure Updates , Announcements and Roadmaps | 00:01:00 | ||
| Course Conclusion | |||
| Course Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment -Az 900 – Azure Fundamentals | 00:00:00 | ||
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AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals is a beginner-level Microsoft Azure course covering cloud concepts, Azure services, security, compliance, pricing, support and governance. It helps learners build cloud knowledge for IT, business technology and future Azure learning routes.
Yes, AZ-900 is designed for beginners, including non-technical learners. It starts with cloud computing basics before moving into Azure architecture, core services, management tools, pricing, security and governance concepts in a foundation-level way.
This course supports AZ-900 exam preparation by covering major Azure Fundamentals topics, including cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, security, management and governance. Learners should still check Microsoft’s latest exam guide before booking the official exam.
No, completing this course does not automatically give Microsoft certification. To earn Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, learners must follow Microsoft’s official certification process and pass the required AZ-900 exam.
AZ-900 can support learning routes linked to IT support technician, service desk analyst, cloud support technician, junior cloud administrator, technical support assistant, systems support worker and entry-level cloud career pathways.
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