Cloud Computing

Learners who complete this program will receive a 50% discount voucher to take the AZ-900 Certification Exam.

Organizations are actively investing in cloud technology, recognizing its potential to drive innovation, disrupt markets, and improve customer retention, ultimately providing a competitive edge in the industry.¹ Prepare for a new career in this high-demand field with professional training from Microsoft — an industry-recognized leader in cloud computing technology.

Cloud computing has emerged as one of the most lucrative and sought-after career paths in the IT industry. It is predicted that by 2028, cloud computing will shift from being a technology disruptor to becoming a necessary component for maintaining business competitiveness.² 

Through a mix of videos, assessments, and hands-on activities, you’ll develop a strong foundation in IT and cloud support fundamentals. You will gain experience in cloud-born applications using Azure's services and infrastructure to master the art of managing cloud technologies. As an IT professional, you will also explore non-cloud-born applications in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, learning how to make modifications and fully utilize cloud-native features.

When you graduate, you’ll have tangible examples to talk about in job interviews, and you’ll also be prepared to take the Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals.

¹ Gartner Says Cloud Will Become a Business Necessity by 2028. (2023, November 29).

Applied Learning Project

In each course, you’ll be able to consolidate what you have learned by completing a project that simulates real-world IT and Cloud scenarios. You’ll also complete a final capstone project where you’ll work through the process of solving a fictional cloud-related business problem.

The project will include practicing:

• A real-world scenario focused on configuring a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan for a simulated Azure environment.

• A real-world capstone project that enables you to demonstrate your cloud support associate skills.

Based on this information you will:

• Implement effective backup strategies for both files and folders, as well as virtual machines in Azure.

• Configure and manage automatic updates for virtual machines.

• Implement and enforce compliance policies in the Azure cloud environment.

• Monitor Azure environment and resources for compliance.

• Develop comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plans using Azure services, including Azure Site Recovery.

Start your journey into the world of cloud computing with a beginner-friendly AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification prep specialization designed to build strong, industry-ready AWS foundations. Whether you're switching careers, entering IT for the first time, or upskilling for growth, this course takes you from zero to confident cloud user—step by step.  

You will start by learning basic theoretical concepts in cloud computing, such as deployment models, service models, and virtualization. With that background, you’ll easily move into the AWS space—exploring AWS’s entire ecosystem and how it’s organized, understanding its global infrastructure and how major components interact with one another to deliver a robust solution for the cloud. 

Then the specialization moves onto AWS storage and database services — S3, EBS, RDS, DynamoDB, etc. and provides demos with clear use-case explanations. You’ll also investigate critical AWS security tools, including IAM, encryption, access control mechanisms, monitoring, and the shared responsibility model. 

Last, but not least, you will also understand how cloud billing is done, along with AWS pricing models and cost management tools you should be aware of as a cloud professional.

Packed with real demos, hands-on explanations, and simplified examples, this AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course prepares you with the knowledge and confidence to move toward AWS certification and a future career in cloud computing.

Applied Learning Project

Throughout the specialization, you will practice real AWS skills with 9 hands-on projects, such as:

• Setting up your AWS account

• Creating EC2 Instance with both the AWS Console and CLI

• Creating S3 buckets and configuring bucket policies

• Using RDS and operating with DynamoDB databases

• Creating secure networks with VPCs and subnets, as well as routing

• Implementing IAM users, groups, roles, and permissions

• Creating budgets, billing alerts, and reviewing invoices

At the end of this specialization, you will know how AWS operates in the background, and you will be able to understand its services as they connect with all the cloud security and billing.

Disclaimer: This course is not affiliated with or endorsed by Amazon Web Services (AWS). ‘AWS’ and ‘Amazon Web Services’ are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.