Gain practical knowledge about the capabilities of Microsoft Azure infrastructure solutions. Learn how to manage the cloud services that span storage, networking, and compute cloud capabilities across the full IT lifecycle. Design and implement core Azure networking infrastructure solutions for optimal performance, resiliency, scale, and security.
You can choose one specialization course in this program. The Azure Security specialization covers security control implementation, maintenance of an organization's security posture, and remediation of security vulnerabilities. The Azure Infrastructure Solution Architecture specialization includes the design of infrastructure solutions including governance, compute, application architecture, storage, data integration, authentication and identity, networking, high availability, business continuity, and migration.
By completion of this program, successful learners will be able to:
- Configure and manage the Microsoft Azure environment, including virtual networks, storage, compute, identity, security, and governance
- Implement Azure networking solutions, including hybrid networking, connectivity, routing, security, and private access to the Azure service
- Design, implement and monitor Azure solutions to meet business requirements and security goals
Microsoft Certification
This program covers the objectives for the following Microsoft Certification Examinations:
- Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
- Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
- Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
(if you take CSC 360 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies) - Exam AZ-305: Designing Azure Infrastructure Solutions
(if you take CSC 370 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions)
This program is perfect if you...
- Are a cloud computing professional who wishes to learn how to design infrastructure solutions in Azure
- Are an IT professional who wants to gain technical skills and knowledge in Azure Cloud Infrastructure
- Are a recent graduate in computer science or related fields who wishes to gain industry-relevant knowledge and skills in cloud computing
What will I get?
Students who complete this program will receive a Digital Badge.
Program details
Online
Courses in this program are delivered online. Courses are scheduled at convenient times, allowing you to complete the program at a pace that fits your life.
You should plan on studying and working approximately 8 hours per week per course.
Online learning fits into busy schedules by taking the learning experience out of the traditional classroom. Students have online access to instructors, fellow learners, and learning materials.
Before taking your first online course, we recommended taking our free course: Digital Skills for Learning Online
3 Courses, 90 Hours
All Continuing Education programs are developed with part-time learners in mind. Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure is a 90-hour program.
The length of time it takes to complete this program varies by student. If you take one course per term, you will likely complete the program in 9 months. You will complete the program faster if you take multiple courses per term.
$2,937
The approximate cost to complete Microsoft Azure Cloud Infrastructure is $2,937.
You do not require a degree or diploma to apply for admission to this program.
To apply, you must meet the following requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- Grade 12 diploma (recommended)
- Relevant work experience (recommended)
- If English is not your first language, you must meet the English language proficiency requirements
Students will be automatically admitted when they register for CSC 350 Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions.
Prior learning from other post-secondary institutions
Advanced standing may be granted for equivalent, graded courses completed at other post-secondary institutions. Credit may be granted up to a maximum of 30 hours towards this program.
Apply for Advanced StandingTransferring credit from other Continuing Education programs
If you have completed requirements for another University of Calgary Continuing Education program, you may be able to transfer some credits to this program. For details, please review the "Credit towards other programs" information in the programs you have completed. To transfer credits, please contact a student advisor.
Maximum advanced standing and transferred credit
The combined total of advanced standing and transferred credits cannot exceed 30 hours for this program.
Become Microsoft Certified
- Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
- Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
- Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
(if you take CSC 360 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies) - Exam AZ-305: Designing Azure Infrastructure Solutions
(if you take CSC 370 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions)
Each year, scholarships and awards are given to deserving students not only for their academic achievement, but also for community involvement. Award sponsors include both corporate and private donors.
To apply, you must meet eligibility criteria and submission deadlines. Students in this program may be eligible for the following awards:
It is the student's responsibility to ensure all requirements for graduation are fulfilled.
See Graduation for details.
This program does not qualify students to apply for an international study permit.
International students who wish to live and work in Canada should consider our International Professional Programs.