Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Exam Preparation
Learn cloud computing concepts and Microsoft Azure services and prepare for the AZ-900 exam.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
- Prepares you for AZ-900
Course overview
Cloud skills are now expected in IT and increasingly in business roles. This course explains cloud concepts, core Azure services, security, pricing and governance in clear terms, with live demonstrations in the Azure portal. It follows the AZ-900 skills outline and includes practice questions so participants can sit the exam with confidence.
Who should attend
- IT support and infrastructure staff
- Project and procurement staff buying cloud services
- Business analysts and managers
- Candidates for AZ-900
What you will be able to do
- Explain cloud models and their benefits
- Describe core Azure compute, storage and network services
- Understand Azure security, identity and compliance
- Estimate and manage cloud costs
- Prepare for the AZ-900 exam
Course outline
Module 1Cloud concepts
- • IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
- • Public, private and hybrid cloud
- • Benefits and trade-offs
- • Shared responsibility
Module 2Azure architecture and services
- • Regions and availability zones
- • Compute and containers
- • Storage and databases
- • Networking basics
Module 3Management, security and exam prep
- • Identity and access
- • Cost management and SLAs
- • Governance and compliance tools
- • Practice exam
About the AZ-900 exam
This course prepares you for the AZ-900 exam offered by the Microsoft certifications. You apply for and sit the exam separately with the certifying body. More Microsoft exam preparation →
PMI, PMP, CAPM, HRCI, PHR, SPHR, IIBA, CBAP, ECBA, ILM and Microsoft are trademarks of their respective owners. Afriskora Training Solutions is an independent training provider and is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organisations unless stated. Certification exams are booked with and administered by the certifying bodies.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Exam Preparation course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online. This course also prepares you for the AZ-900 exam, which you book and sit separately with the certifying body.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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