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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Cloud computing fundamentals
- Benefits of cloud computing
- Cloud deployment models
- Cloud service models
- Microsoft Azure overview
Module 2: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Azure Portal
- Azure subscriptions
- Resource Groups
- Azure architecture
- Azure global infrastructure
Module 3: Compute Services
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Azure App Service
- Azure Functions
- Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Compute service selection
Module 4: Azure Storage Services
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Files
- Azure Disk Storage
- Storage accounts
- Data lifecycle management
Module 5: Networking Fundamentals
- Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
- Subnets
- Network Security Groups
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure DNS
Module 6: Identity and Security
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Azure Key Vault
- Security best practices
Module 7: Azure Databases
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Database selection
- Data management
Module 8: Containers and Serverless
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) overview
- Azure Container Apps
- Azure Functions
- Container fundamentals
- Serverless computing
Module 9: Monitoring and Management
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Application Insights
- Metrics
- Alerts
Module 10: Application Deployment
- Azure App Service deployment
- Deployment methods
- Application lifecycle
- Version management
- Deployment best practices
Module 11: Cloud Operations
- Resource management
- Backup concepts
- Disaster recovery basics
- Operational monitoring
- Infrastructure maintenance
Module 12: Cost Management
- Azure pricing models
- Azure Cost Management
- Budget planning
- Resource optimization
- Billing reports
Module 13: Cloud Automation
- Azure Automation overview
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM)
- Infrastructure as Code concepts
- Automation workflows
- Resource provisioning
Module 14: Azure Best Practices
- High availability concepts
- Scalability fundamentals
- Secure cloud design
- Performance optimization
- Operational excellence
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device