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Launch your career in cloud computing. Prepare for the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam.
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Gain skills to succeed in Information technology and cloud support using Microsoft Azure solutions and services.
Demonstrate a holistic understanding of IT and cloud support, combining hardware, software, networking and compliance concepts in problem-solving.
Enhance your familiarity with Azure and cloud computing concepts that are represented in the Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
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Learners who complete this program will receive a 50% discount voucher to take the AZ-900 Certification Exam.
Cloud computing is rapidly expanding into all areas of businesses, creating new and exciting career opportunities. These opportunities cover a broad range of roles, from developers and architects to security professionals and data scientists. This program will give you the fundamental knowledge, skills, and confidence to begin your Microsoft Azure certification journey.
This Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Exam Prep Specialization consists of four courses that will act as a bedrock of fundamental knowledge to prepare you for the AZ-900 certification exam and for a career in the cloud.
This program will provide foundational level knowledge on Microsoft Azure concepts, including core Microsoft Azure services, core solutions and management tools, general security and network security, governance, privacy, and compliance features. This program is ideal for IT personnel just beginning to work with Microsoft Azure or anyone wanting to learn about it.
This Specialization will prepare you to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam. Upon completion of the Specialization, you will be offered a discount to the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Exam to be redeemed at Pearson VUE, Microsoft's proctor exam site. Limited discount vouchers are available on first-come-first-serve basis. Coursera and Microsoft may end the offer at any time.
Applied Learning Project
In each course, you’ll consolidate what you have learned by completing a project that simulates real-world IT and cloud scenarios. Each project will present a fictional cloud-related business problem and will challenge you to perform the following tasks:
Configure an Azure resource deployment template that ensures consistency while also facilitating compliance with regulations and implementation of monitoring.
Design a deployment plan for a secure and scalable Azure environment consisting of virtual networks and virtual machines.
Create a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery plan to maintain business continuity during outages.
Based on this information you will:
Implement backup strategies for files, folders, and virtual machines in Azure.
Configure updates for virtual machines.
Implement and enforce compliance policies in the Azure cloud environment.
Monitor Azure environment and resources for compliance.
Develop backup and disaster recovery plans using Azure services.
Gain an understanding of the basics and benefits of cloud computing.
Describe various cloud computing models and their practical applications.
Discuss core Azure services, their features, applications, and advanced capabilities.
Gain insight into Azure Compute, covering virtual machines, App Service, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
Explore Azure networking, including virtual networks, load balancing, and identity and access management (IAM).
Gain knowledge in Azure security and resource management, encompassing Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and Microsoft Sentinel.
Learn to implement and manage various types of Azure Storage accounts effectively.
Learn to configure basic monitoring in Azure to ensure proactive resource management.
Gain insight into implementing effective backup strategies for files, folders, and virtual machines in Azure.
How to prepare for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam.
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It typically takes about 3 months to complete the 4 courses. But some learners may go through the content faster.
You don’t need any background knowledge to complete this specialization. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
Yes. We highly recommend taking the courses of each certificate program in the order they are presented. The content in the first three courses builds in a sequential manner. The final course, Preparing for the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam, contains practice exams that assess your knowledge of the content covered in the previous three courses. It makes the most sense to take them in the order they come in.
In short, no. Completing this Specialization will not earn you professional or academic credits.
If you need to know whether a Coursera Certificate will count toward accreditation for a specific organization or program, please ask a representative of that organization or program.
This Specialization will prepare you to take the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam. The Azure Fundamentals exam is an opportunity to prove knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Each course teaches you the core concepts and skills that are measured by the exam.
When you complete the specialization, you will receive a Coursera Specalization Certificate of Completion. This is an official Coursera credential that confirms that you successfully completed a Specalization on Coursera. You can see all the Course Certificates you've earned on your Accomplishments page. From there, you can download, print, or share your Certificates.
If you want to switch careers or find a job in cloud computing, this Specialization is for you.
If you are looking for ways to advance in your career field and upskill in a competitive work environment, this Specialization is for you.
If you are just beginning to work with cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Microsoft Azure, this Specialization is for you.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
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