Microsoft Professional Programmes

Microsoft Azure Administrator

Develop hands-on Azure administration skills across identity, governance, storage, compute, virtual networking, monitoring, backup and operational management.

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Qualification: Professional certification training
Awarding body / certification: Confirm awarding body with admissions
Duration & study mode: 8-12 DaysOnline / Physical
Fees: Request current feesCourse fee only. Check payment options below for registration, exam and certificate charges.
Entry requirements: Basic computer literacy; Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
All entry requirements
Basic English reading ability for technical terms
A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
Stable internet connection for online delivery
Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines
Next intake: Confirm next intake with admissions

Programme Overview

What you will study

Azure identity and governance
Subscriptions and resource groups
Role-based access control
Azure storage
Virtual machines
App and compute options
Virtual networks
Load balancing and connectivity
Monitoring and alerts
Backup and disaster recovery

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

Azure Portal
Azure CLI
PowerShell
Microsoft Entra ID
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Network
Network Security Groups
Azure Storage
Azure Monitor
Azure Backup

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

Manage Azure identities
Implement RBAC
Manage Azure resources
Configure storage
Deploy and manage VMs
Configure virtual networking
Implement network security
Monitor Azure resources
Configure backup and recovery
Operate a small Azure environment

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

Azure Administrator
Cloud Administrator
Cloud Support Engineer
Junior Cloud Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer
Systems Administrator
Cloud Operations Engineer
Technical Support Engineer
Hybrid Cloud Administrator
Azure Infrastructure Specialist

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

Create Azure resource groups
Create and manage Microsoft Entra users
Deploy Azure virtual machines
Configure virtual networks and subnets
Apply Network Security Groups
Create storage accounts
Configure RBAC
Configure monitoring and alerts
Configure backup and restore
Troubleshoot a guided Azure scenario

Admission Requirements

Before you start

Basic computer literacy
Ability to use a web browser and common desktop applications
Basic English reading ability for technical terms
A laptop or desktop suitable for course labs
Stable internet connection for online delivery
Headset/microphone for live online sessions where required
No prior professional certification required for beginner-level programmes
For advanced programmes, foundation knowledge in the relevant subject is recommended
Commitment to complete practical activities and assignments
Willingness to follow lab safety, security, acceptable-use and ethical guidelines

Next Courses

Recommended pathways

Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Programme
Microsoft Certified Cloud Security Engineer
Master of Microsoft Cloud Computing & Security
Diploma in Cloud Computing & Security +AI
Advanced Azure architecture pathway

NextGen Campus Support

Student support

Live lecturer-led instruction and guided demonstrations
Student support for academic and technical questions
Access to structured lesson materials and practice resources
Guidance on lab setup and troubleshooting
Progress support throughout the programme
Recorded-session support where applicable to the intake
Career and certification pathway guidance
Practical assignment and project guidance
Peer-learning and class communication support
NextGen Campus academic coordination and learner assistance

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