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Course Description

Azure is a cloud computing platform with an ever-expanding set of services to help you build solutions to meet your business goals. Azure services range from simple web services for hosting your business presence in the cloud to running fully virtualized computers for you to run your custom software solutions. Azure provides a wealth of cloud-based services like remote storage, database hosting, and centralized account management. Azure also offers new capabilities like AI and Internet of Things (IoT). This course provides foundational level knowledge on Azure concepts; core Azure services; core solutions and management tools; general security and network security; governance, privacy, and compliance features; Azure cost management and service level agreements.

This course covers the objectives for Microsoft Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. This exam is required to fulfil the requirements of the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals professional certification. Each learner enrolled in this course will be eligible to write the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Exam (AZ-900) at no cost before the course section end date.

Course Details

Learning Outcomes

By the completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

  • Describe cloud concepts
  • Describe core Azure services
  • Describe core solutions and management tools on Azure
  • Describe general security and network security features
  • Describe identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features
  • Describe Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements

Topics

Module 1 - Cloud Concepts
This module introduces you to the basics of cloud computing and Azure, and how to get started with Azure's subscriptions and accounts. You'll learn about the advantages of using cloud computing services, differentiate between the categories and

types of cloud computing, and examine the various concepts, resources, and terminology necessary to work with Azure architecture.

Module 2 - Core Azure Services
In this module, learn about core services available with Microsoft Azure like Core Azure Architectural components and workload products, Networking services, Storage services, and Database services.

Module 3 - Core Solutions and Management Tools
Core solutions encompass a wide array of tools and services from Microsoft Azure. In this module, you'll be introduced to many of these tools and services, and will be asked to help choose the best one for a given business scenario.

Module 4 - General Security and Networking Features
In this module, you'll learn about general security and network security features, and learn how you can use the various Azure services to help ensure that your cloud resources are safe, secure, and trusted.

Module 5 - Identity, Governance, Privacy, and Compliance
In this module, you'll about identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features. You'll learn how Azure can help you secure access to cloud resources, what it means to build a cloud governance strategy, and how Azure adheres to common regulatory and compliance standards.

Module 6 - Azure Pricing and Lifecycle
Learn about the factors that influence cost, tools you can use to help estimate and manage your cloud spend, and how Azure's service-level agreements (SLAs) can impact your application design decisions.

Who is this course for?

The audience for this course is anyone who is just beginning to learn about cloud computing and how Microsoft Azure provides that service. This course can be used to prepare candidates for other Azure role-based certifications like CSC 250 Microsoft Azure Administrator and CSC 370 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. It is designed for those who wish to pursue future careers like:

  • Cloud Engineer
  • Cloud Architect
  • Cloud Administrator

Notes

Software Requirements

This course includes optional hands-on activities designed to help you learn by working with Azure. To complete the labs in this course, you will need:

  • A modern web browser - for example, Microsoft Edge
  • Microsoft Azure Lab Access

Microsoft Certification Exam

Each learner enrolled in this course will be eligible to write the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Exam (AZ-900) at no cost before the course section end date.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, a basic level of familiarity with computer technology and cloud computing will make the concepts easier to understand. The course includes hands-on activities that involve working with multiple browser windows, so knowledge and experience with the Internet and browsers is will also be helpful.

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Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 01, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 01, 2023 to Apr 15, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live Session: Sat 8:00AM - 4:00PM, 01 Apr 2023

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Th, F
Time
4:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Apr 13, 2023 to Apr 14, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 13, 2023 to Apr 27, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live Sessions: Thu and Fri, 4:30PM - 8:00PM, 13 Apr 2023 to 14 Apr 2023

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
M, T
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Apr 17, 2023 to Apr 18, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 17, 2023 to May 01, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live Sessions: Mon, Tue 6:00PM - 9:30PM, 17 Apr 2023 and 18 Apr 2023

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 29, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Apr 29, 2023 to May 13, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live session on: 29 April 2023, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W, Th
Time
4:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates
May 10, 2023 to May 11, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 10, 2023 to May 24, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live sessions on: 10 May and 11 May; Wed - Thu  4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
May 27, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 27, 2023 to Jun 10, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live session on: Saturday, 27 May 2023 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
W, Th
Time
4:30PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jun 07, 2023 to Jun 08, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 07, 2023 to Jun 21, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live sessions on: Wed - Thu, 7 June- 8 June 2023 | 4:30 AM - 8:00 PM

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Jun 17, 2023
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 17, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live sessions on: Saturday, 17 June 2023 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

Type
Online Synchronous
Days
M, T
Time
6:00PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Jun 19, 2023 to Jun 20, 2023
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 19, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023
Schedule and Location
Hours
15.0
Delivery Options
Course Fees
Fee Before GST non-credit $0.00
Instructor(s)
Section Notes

Please note there are mandatory live workshop sessions included in this course. These sessions are held online in real time (Mountain Time) at the specified time and dates.

Live sessions on: Mon-Tue, 19-20 Jun 2023 | 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

You will require access to a computer with an Internet connection, a headset with speakers and microphone and webcam.

To be eligible to write your Microsoft Certification Exam at no cost, more information will be given at the workshop session.

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system, and Microsoft Teams. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. 

For the best experience, your computer and internet connection should meet certain requirements. See the recommended requirements...

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least three calendar days prior to the start date of the course.

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