Job-Ready Microsoft Cloud Security Engineer +AI

Programme Overview

What you will study

1. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
2. Microsoft Azure Administration
3. Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity
4. Microsoft 365 Administration
5. Microsoft Endpoint Administration
6. Microsoft Cloud Security
7. Identity and Access Management
8. Azure Networking and Infrastructure
9. Microsoft 365 Security
10. AI Fundamentals for IT Professionals
11. Cloud Monitoring and Troubleshooting
12. Hybrid Cloud Administration
13. Practical Security Operations
14. Career and Certification Preparation

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

• Microsoft Azure Portal
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft 365 Admin Center
• Microsoft Intune
• Microsoft Defender
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Virtual Network
• Azure Storage
• Azure Monitor
• PowerShell
• Windows Server

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

1. Administer Microsoft Azure resources
2. Manage Microsoft cloud identities
3. Configure Azure networking
4. Manage Microsoft 365 environments
5. Manage Windows endpoints
6. Apply security and compliance controls
7. Configure Conditional Access
8. Support hybrid cloud environments
9. Troubleshoot Microsoft cloud services
10. Understand cloud security operations
11. Use PowerShell for administration
12. Prepare for Microsoft role-based certification pathways

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

• 400+ real-time Azure, Microsoft 365 and security practical activities
• Azure Virtual Machine administration
• Azure Virtual Networking
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Role-Based Access Control
• Microsoft 365 tenant administration
• Exchange Online administration
• Microsoft Teams administration
• SharePoint and OneDrive administration
• Microsoft Intune
• Endpoint management
• Conditional Access
• Security and compliance configuration
• Azure monitoring
• Backup and recovery
• Troubleshooting exercises
• Real-world cloud administration scenarios

Certification / Exam Support

Certification pathway

• AZ-900
• AB-900
• AI-901
• SC-900
• AZ-104
• MS-102
• MD-102
• Up to 50% Microsoft Exam Discount where applicable.

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

• Cloud Engineer
• Azure Administrator
• Microsoft 365 Administrator
• Endpoint Administrator
• Cloud Security Engineer
• Systems Engineer
• Infrastructure Engineer
• Cloud Support Engineer
• Identity & Access Administrator
• Junior Security Engineer
• Modern Workplace Engineer
• Technical Support Engineer

Job-Ready Career Support

Sri Lankan & Overseas Job Search Support

• Practical job-focused technical training
• Additional skills development where required
• Practical assignments
• Real-world projects
• CV preparation support
• LinkedIn profile guidance
• Interview preparation
• Technical interview preparation
• Career-path guidance
• Certification roadmap guidance
• Practical portfolio development
• Job-readiness assessment
• Sri Lankan job-search guidance
• Overseas job-search guidance
• NextGen Campus academic and career support

Career guidance, CV support, interview preparation and job-search assistance are provided. Employment opportunities are subject to employer requirements, candidate qualifications and individual performance.

Recommended Next Course / Progression

Continue your pathway

• Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Programme
• Master of Microsoft Cloud Computing & Security
• Advanced SOC / Microsoft Sentinel pathway
• Cloud security architecture pathway

Admission Requirements

Before you start

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic English reading ability for technical terms
• Laptop or desktop suitable for practical labs
• Stable internet connection for online sessions
• Interest in IT, cloud, networking or infrastructure
• Prior professional certification is not mandatory
• Basic IT knowledge is an advantage
• Commitment to complete practical activities
• Willingness to complete assignments and projects
• Willingness to follow lab safety, security and acceptable-use guidelines