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  • Exam - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900
  • Cloud computing is steadily growing across various business sectors, opening up exciting career opportunities. These roles span a wide range, including developers, architects, security professionals, and data scientists. This program will equip you with the essential knowledge, skills, and confidence to start your Microsoft Azure certification journey.

     

Department
Department
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
Campus
Campus
Colombo Campus
Level
Level
Certification Hub
Method
Method
Duration
Duration
60 hours (Including Theory, Hands On Practical, Exam Prep)
Medium
Medium

Entry Requirements

  • Students and professionals who need to engage with cloud technologies on Microsoft Azure.

Commencement

  • Colombo - 19th May 2025

Lecture Schedule

  • Evenings on Weekdays 
  • Delivery Format: Instructor-led training
  • Practical Labs and Hands-on Experience: In NIBM Labs

Course Structure and Modules

  1. Introduction to Cloud Concepts

    Understand the basic concepts of cloud computing, including the benefits of scalability, elasticity, and high availability.

  2. Core Azure Services

    Explore key Azure services like compute, networking, and storage. Get familiar with virtual machines, web apps, and Azure Storage.

  3. Azure Pricing and Support

    Learn how Azure pricing works, including cost management tools and the basics of subscriptions, free accounts, and billing support options.

  4. Azure Architecture and Resources

    Understand Azure regions, availability zones, and resource groups, and how to deploy and manage resources efficiently.

  5. Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust

    Dive into Azure's security features, including role-based access control (RBAC), firewalls, and encryption. Learn about compliance with regulatory requirements.

  6. Networking Basics in Azure

    Get familiar with Azure virtual networks, network security groups, and connectivity solutions like VPN and ExpressRoute.

  7. Azure Identity and Governance

    Understand identity services like Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), MFA, and governance policies to manage access securely.

  8. Azure Monitoring and Management Tools

    Learn about tools like Azure Monitor, Azure Service Health, and how to keep an eye on resources and applications running in Azure.

  9. Prepare for the Exam

               Review key concepts, go through practice tests, and understand the exam structure to build confidence before taking the AZ-900 certification exam.