
AZ-900: Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals: AZ-900 Certification Preparation Course
Invest in the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) programme to ensure your organisation has a baseline understanding of cloud computing services and how they are delivered within Microsoft Azure.
This structured programme focuses on three core concepts:
- Cloud Concepts: Employees learn the differences between Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operational Expenditure (OpEx), distinguish between Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and grasp the benefits and considerations of cloud computing.
- Core Azure Services: Employees gain familiarity with Azure architectural components (Regions, Availability Zones), core compute, networking, storage, and database services, and understand how to manage Azure resources and subscriptions.
- Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust: Employees explore the principles of security, including Azure Firewall and Network Security Groups (NSGs), understand cost management, and learn about Azure’s governance features.
By achieving this certification, your team gains the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about cloud services, accelerating your digital transformation and providing the perfect springboard for advanced, role-based cloud certifications.
- Introduction to Cloud Concepts
- Core Azure Services and Architectural Components
- Core Compute, Networking, and Storage Services
- Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance Features
- Azure Cost Management and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
The following concepts are assessed in the AZ-900 exam:
- Describe Cloud Concepts
- Describe Core Azure Services
- Describe general security and network security features
- Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features
- Describe Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
This foundational certification is essential for any employee seeking cloud literacy and a clear understanding of Microsoft Azure.
It is ideal for:
- Business Users & Analysts: Those needing to effectively interpret, request, and contribute to cloud-driven projects.
- Aspiring Cloud Professionals: Individuals taking their first step toward roles like Cloud Administrator, Cloud Developer, or Security Engineer.
- Technical Teams (Non-Cloud Specialists): Developers or IT professionals who support cloud initiatives, ensuring they use the correct terminology and services.
- Managers: Leaders who need to make informed strategic decisions regarding cloud investment and infrastructure.
The course ensures your employees can navigate and contribute effectively to any cloud project your organisation undertakes in Azure.
Delivery Model
- 1 full day tuition to the Microsoft AZ-900 Exam Syllabus
- Practice Tests
- Courseware
- Microsoft Azure Labs
- One 1:1 with a Certified Tutor
- Pearson Pass Pledge (free resit)
Add on…
- AI-900 Examination – £120 inclusive of VAT.
The Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification serves as the essential starting point for career progression within the Microsoft Azure domain.
Upon completion, your employees will possess the necessary foundational knowledge to seamlessly transition into specialised, role-based certifications. This includes:
- Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104): For those focusing on managing Azure resources.
- Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204): For employees designing, building, and maintaining cloud applications.
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500): For employees implementing security controls and threat protection.
This programme is your business’s strategic investment in continuous upskilling, ensuring your employees are prepared to take on increasingly complex and high-value cloud initiatives.
The Microsoft Certified Azure Cloud Fundamentals: AZ-900 Preparation Course is £795 inclusive of VAT. This includes one full day tuition, access to practice papers, Courseware, PLabs, and one tutor 1:1s.
This course is protected by the Pearson Pass Pledge.
Examination fees are £120 inclusive of VAT. Examinations can be taken at our Authorised Pearson Vue Test Centre in Cardiff or by remote invigilation.
Funding may be available through PLA and ReAct Plus for eligible applicants. Please note, the contents of the course package may vary depending on the funding stream so please check before applying. See funding for further information.
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