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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Azure Architecture
- Cloud computing fundamentals
- Microsoft Azure overview
- Global infrastructure
- Resource Groups
- Architecture principles
Module 2: Identity and Access Management
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Managed Identities
- Authentication and authorization
- Security best practices
Module 3: Compute Services
- Azure Virtual Machines
- Virtual Machine Scale Sets
- Azure App Service
- Azure Functions
- Compute optimization
Module 4: Storage Solutions
- Azure Blob Storage
- Azure Files
- Azure Disk Storage
- Azure Data Lake Storage
- Storage lifecycle management
Module 5: Networking Fundamentals
- Azure Virtual Network (VNet)
- Network Security Groups (NSGs)
- Azure Load Balancer
- Azure Application Gateway
- Azure DNS
Module 6: Hybrid Connectivity
- Azure VPN Gateway
- Azure ExpressRoute
- Hybrid networking
- Secure connectivity
- Traffic routing
Module 7: Azure Databases
- Azure SQL Database
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- Azure Cache for Redis
- Database selection
Module 8: Containers and Kubernetes
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Azure Container Registry
- Container Apps
- Workload deployment
- Cluster scaling
Module 9: Serverless Computing
- Azure Functions
- Logic Apps
- Event Grid
- Event-driven architecture
- API integration
Module 10: Integration Services
- Azure Service Bus
- Event Hubs
- API Management
- Messaging services
- Integration patterns
Module 11: Security Architecture
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Azure Key Vault
- Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Azure Firewall
- Zero Trust principles
Module 12: Monitoring and Observability
- Azure Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Application Insights
- Metrics
- Alerts
Module 13: Infrastructure Automation
- Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates
- Bicep
- Infrastructure as Code
- Resource provisioning
- Deployment automation
Module 14: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Availability Zones
- Availability Sets
- Azure Backup
- Azure Site Recovery
- Business continuity
Module 15: Cost Optimization
- Azure Cost Management
- Budget planning
- Resource optimization
- Cost monitoring
- Financial governance
Module 16: Performance Optimization
- Compute optimization
- Storage optimization
- Network performance
- Application optimization
- Capacity planning
Module 17: Cloud Migration
- Azure Migrate
- Migration planning
- Application migration
- Database migration
- Validation strategies
Module 18: Cloud Governance
- Azure Policy
- Management Groups
- Resource tagging
- Governance practices
- Operational management
Module 19: Architecture Design Patterns
- Scalable architecture
- Secure architecture
- Microservices
- Event-driven applications
- Cloud-native best practices
Module 20: End-to-End Solution Architecture
- Solution planning
- Infrastructure design
- Deployment strategy
- Architecture validation
- Operational readiness
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