
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Course
Get a solid grip on Microsoft Azure and the cloud concepts that power today's IT landscape. This course walks you through everything covered in the AZ-900 exam — from core cloud models to Azure security, identity, and cost management. Whether you're breaking into cloud or validating what you already know, this is the practical foundation you need.
What you will learn:
Understand core cloud computing concepts, deployment models, and service types like IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
Navigate Azure's global infrastructure, including regions, availability zones, and organisational resource hierarchy.
Configure Azure Active Directory, role-based access control, and multi-factor authentication for secure environments.
Apply Azure security tools, including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall, and DDoS Protection.
Manage and optimise Azure costs using budgets, pricing calculators, and governance policies.
Prepare for the AZ-900 certification exam with structured domain review and targeted practice assessments.
How you study in practice Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Course
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Course content
8 Chapters • 32 LessonsDuration between 4 and 360 hours (you decide)
Chapter 1HideHide detailsSee detailsIntroduction to Cloud Computing
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Lesson 1 • Cloud Economics and Value
Explains the financial drivers behind cloud adoption, including CapEx vs. OpEx. Students connect cost models to business decision-making.
Lesson 2 • Shared Responsibility Model
Introduces how security and operational duties are divided between providers and customers. Sets expectations for governance throughout the course.
Lesson 3 • What Cloud Computing Means
Defines cloud computing and contrasts it with traditional on-premises IT. Anchors all subsequent cloud concepts in a shared vocabulary.
Lesson 4 • Core Characteristics of the Cloud
Examines the five essential characteristics that define cloud environments. Provides criteria students use to evaluate any cloud offering.
Chapter 2HideHide detailsSee detailsCloud Deployment and Service Models
Cloud Deployment and Service Models
Lesson 1 • Infrastructure as a Service
Covers IaaS components including virtual machines, storage, and networking. Students identify IaaS use cases and its position in the shared responsibility model.
Lesson 2 • Public, Private, and Hybrid Clouds
Compares public, private, and hybrid deployment models across cost, control, and compliance dimensions. Students match deployment models to organisational requirements.
Lesson 3 • Software as a Service
Describes SaaS as fully managed application delivery over the internet. Students evaluate SaaS trade-offs between convenience and customisation.
Lesson 4 • Platform as a Service
Explains PaaS as a managed development and deployment environment. Students distinguish PaaS from IaaS and recognise developer-focused benefits.
Chapter 3HideHide detailsSee detailsMicrosoft Azure Architecture Overview
Microsoft Azure Architecture Overview
Lesson 1 • Azure Organisational Hierarchy
Introduces management groups, subscriptions, resource groups, and resources as Azure's logical structure. Students organise resources according to governance best practices.
Lesson 2 • Azure Global Infrastructure
Describes Azure regions, geographies, and availability zones as physical building blocks. Students explain how infrastructure choices affect latency and resilience.
Lesson 3 • Accessing and Managing Azure
Surveys the Azure portal, CLI, PowerShell, and ARM templates as management interfaces. Students choose the right tool for common administrative tasks.
Lesson 4 • Azure Datacenters and Reliability
Examines how Azure datacenters are designed for fault tolerance and redundancy. Students connect physical design to service-level commitments.
Chapter 4HideHide detailsSee detailsCore Azure Compute Services
Core Azure Compute Services
Lesson 1 • Serverless Compute on Azure
Explains Azure Functions and Logic Apps as event-driven, serverless execution models. Students identify scenarios where serverless reduces operational overhead.
Lesson 2 • Azure Virtual Machines
Covers VM creation, sizing, and configuration as the foundational IaaS compute unit. Students understand VM use cases and scaling options.
Lesson 3 • Azure App Service and Containers
Introduces App Service for web apps and Azure Container Instances for containerised workloads. Students differentiate managed PaaS compute from IaaS VMs.
Lesson 4 • Selecting the Right Compute Service
Applies decision criteria to match workloads with compute options covered in this chapter. Students practise scenario-based compute selection.
Chapter 5HideHide detailsSee detailsCore Azure Storage and Networking
Core Azure Storage and Networking
Lesson 1 • Azure Virtual Networking Basics
Explains virtual networks, subnets, and IP addressing as the foundation of Azure networking. Students configure basic virtual network topology.
Lesson 2 • Azure Storage Security and Access
Covers access keys, shared access signatures, and Azure AD-based storage authorisation. Students apply appropriate access controls to storage resources.
Lesson 3 • Azure Storage Account Fundamentals
Introduces storage accounts and the four primary storage services: Blob, File, Queue, and Table. Students select the correct storage type for given data requirements.
Lesson 4 • Azure Connectivity Services
Surveys VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute, and Azure DNS for connecting on-premises and cloud environments. Students choose connectivity options based on bandwidth and latency needs.
Chapter 6HideHide detailsSee detailsAzure Identity and Access Management
Azure Identity and Access Management
Lesson 1 • Role-Based Access Control
Explains RBAC roles, assignments, and scope as the primary Azure authorisation mechanism. Students assign least-privilege access to users and services.
Lesson 2 • Authentication Methods in Azure
Covers password-based, MFA, and passwordless authentication options in Azure AD. Students evaluate authentication strength for different security requirements.
Lesson 3 • External Identities and Governance
Addresses B2B collaboration, B2C identity, and Azure AD Identity Protection. Students extend identity governance beyond internal users.
Lesson 4 • Azure Active Directory Fundamentals
Introduces Azure AD as the cloud identity platform for authentication and directory services. Students distinguish Azure AD from on-premises Active Directory.
Chapter 7HideHide detailsSee detailsAzure Security and Compliance Fundamentals
Azure Security and Compliance Fundamentals
Lesson 1 • Azure Security Centre and Defender
Covers Microsoft Defender for Cloud as the unified security management and threat protection platform. Students interpret security recommendations and secure scores.
Lesson 2 • Defence-in-Depth Strategy
Presents the layered security model from physical to application layers. Students map Azure services to each defence layer.
Lesson 3 • Compliance and Data Privacy
Introduces the Microsoft Trust Centre, compliance offerings, and data sovereignty concepts. Students locate compliance documentation and apply privacy principles.
Lesson 4 • Network Security Services
Examines Azure Firewall, DDoS Protection, and Web Application Firewall as network-layer defences. Students select appropriate network security tools for given threat scenarios.
Chapter 8HideHide detailsSee detailsAzure Cost Management and Governance
Azure Cost Management and Governance
Lesson 1 • Monitoring and Controlling Spend
Covers Azure Cost Management tools including budgets, alerts, and spending analysis. Students configure cost controls to prevent budget overruns.
Lesson 2 • Resource Locks and Tagging Strategy
Covers resource locks to prevent accidental deletion and tagging for organisation and billing. Students implement a governance tagging schema.
Lesson 3 • Azure Pricing and Cost Factors
Explains how Azure meters usage and the factors that influence monthly bills. Students estimate costs before deploying resources.
Lesson 4 • Azure Policy and Blueprints
Introduces Azure Policy for enforcing resource standards and Blueprints for repeatable environments. Students write and assign policies to resource groups.
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This course is for you:
IT support technicians ready to move into cloud-focused roles.
Business analysts curious about how cloud infrastructure affects operations.
Recent graduates seeking an entry point into the technology industry.
System administrators exploring a transition toward Azure-based environments.
Project managers who need fluency in cloud terminology for stakeholder conversations.
Career changers from non-technical fields pursuing roles in cloud services.
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