Cloud (Azure) Fundamentals

This course provides a solid foundation in cloud computing using Microsoft Azure and builds a clear understanding of core cloud concepts, service models, and key Azure services. It is aimed at participants with a basic technical background who want to understand, classify, and apply cloud technologies. With accompanying self-study, the course also prepares participants for the Microsoft AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) certification.

Course overview

The Cloud (Azure) Fundamentals / Azure Fundamentals course offers a structured introduction to cloud computing with Microsoft Azure. Participants gain an overview of essential cloud principles, benefits, and cost models, as well as governance, security, and data protection aspects. In addition, technical fundamentals are covered, including architecture principles, compute, networking and storage services, identity and access management, security, monitoring, and deployment.

The course combines instructor-led training with guided self-study to ensure both conceptual understanding and sustainable learning at an individual pace. Optionally, participants can deepen their knowledge in a hands-on workshop using core Azure services.

Key topics:

Introduction to cloud computing (approx. 4h): fundamentals, service models, benefits, cost management, governance & data protection
Technical deep dive (approx. 4h): architecture principles, compute, networking & storage, IAM & security, monitoring & deployment
Self-study (approx. 2–3 weeks) including a fireside chat for deep dives and Q&A
Optional: hands-on workshop (8h) with practical exercises using Azure core services

Course duration: 2 training days plus self-study (optionally extendable with an additional hands-on workshop day).

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