AZ-900
Foundation exam
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Understand cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, and Azure management and governance.
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Microsoft Professional Programmes
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator (AZ-900 + AZ-104)
An intensive professional programme combining Azure fundamentals and Azure administration to build job-ready Azure administrator skills through guided implementation labs.
Before you apply
Your programme at a glance
- Qualification
- Professional certification training
- Awarding body / certification
- Confirm awarding body with admissions
- Duration & study mode
- 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
Microsoft Certification Pathway
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
Build your Azure foundation first, then develop the practical administration skills measured in the role-based administrator exam.
AZ-104
Role-based exam
Microsoft Azure Administrator
Prepare to implement, manage and monitor identity, governance, storage, compute and virtual networks in Azure.
Certification note: AZ-900 is a recommended foundation and is not a prerequisite. Passing AZ-104 earns the Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate credential.
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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