Microsoft Professional Programmes

Microsoft Certified Cloud Security Engineer (SC-200 + SC-300 + SC-400)

A professional Microsoft cloud-security pathway centred on security operations, identity and access, and information protection across Microsoft cloud services.

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Qualification: Professional certification training
Awarding body / certification: Confirm awarding body with admissions
Duration & study mode: 4 MonthsOnline
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
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Programme Overview

What you will study

Security operations fundamentals
Microsoft Sentinel concepts
Threat detection and response
Identity and access management
Microsoft Entra administration
Authentication and Conditional Access
Identity governance
Information protection
Data loss prevention concepts
Security incident investigation

Tools & Platforms

Technologies used

Microsoft Sentinel
Microsoft Defender XDR
Microsoft Entra ID
Conditional Access
Identity Protection
Privileged Identity Management
Microsoft Purview
Defender for Cloud Apps concepts
KQL fundamentals
Microsoft Learn / lab environments

Learning Outcomes

Skills you will build

Understand SOC workflows
Investigate security alerts
Use SIEM concepts
Manage cloud identities
Apply Conditional Access
Understand identity governance
Protect sensitive information
Understand DLP controls
Use KQL basics
Build a Microsoft security career pathway

Career Pathways

Where this can lead

SOC Analyst
Security Operations Analyst
Identity & Access Administrator
IAM Analyst
Cloud Security Analyst
Microsoft Security Administrator
Information Protection Analyst
Cybersecurity Engineer
Security Support Engineer
Compliance Security Analyst

Labs & Practicals

Hands-on learning

Build an isolated cyber lab
Perform authorized host discovery
Run controlled port/service scans
Analyse packets with Wireshark
Review common vulnerability findings
Practice basic system hardening
Review web-security issues in a safe lab
Analyse security alerts/logs
Document findings and remediation
Complete a controlled incident-response 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

Master of Microsoft Cloud Computing & Security
Azure Security Engineer Programme
Advanced SOC / Sentinel pathway
Cyber Security Diploma
Security 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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