This program provides an in-depth understanding of networking, storage, compute, application support and development in cloud environments with a specific focus on Microsoft Azure. In this course, Learners will discover the ins and outs of cloud concepts, Azure services, Azure workloads, security and privacy in Azure, as well as Azure pricing and support. Core solutions and management tools on Azure, general security and network security features, identity, governance, privacy, and compliance features, and Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements are further explored.

Next, the Learners will explore common tasks and concepts that an administrator needs to understand to deploy and manage infrastructure in Microsoft Azure. The Administrator functions for cloud database structures include managing Azure AD objects (users, groups, and devices), Azure AD join and self-service password reset. It also covers role-based access control, tagging, subscription level policies, and resource organization using resource groups, subscription, and management groups.

Finally, Learners will gain an understanding of the skills and knowledge required for implementing and monitoring an Azure infrastructure, managing security solutions, implementing solutions for apps, implementing and managing data platforms. Learners will understand Azure capability in networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance.

• Program Objectives
• Skills-Based Labs and Activities

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

The Microsoft Azure AZ-900 and Administrator AZ 104 certification exams associated with this program are designed for candidates who are just starting their career in cloud-based solutions and services or are new to Azure. Going further, the AZ 305 exam demonstrates advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platform, budgeting, and governance.

	Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
	Microsoft Azure Administrator
	Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Job and Externship Placement Services

Regardless if you elect to pursue national certification or not, if you enroll and successfully complete this program, assuming you pass a background check and drug screen, you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement services. All students who successfully complete this program (and pass a background check and drug screen) will have access to the RTW Externship or Job placement services at no additional cost.

Please note that if you choose Ready to Work (RTW) Externship Placement, you must be available to attend your RTW Externship on a full-time or part-time basis, Monday through Friday, between 7am - 5pm (minimum of 4 hours per day) for 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week. Evening and weekend externships are not available, with the exception of Pharmacy Technician, which may have evening and weekend opportunities. Externships must be completed in person at the employer facility during the scheduled hours. With the exception of Medical Billing & Coding (MBC) students, remote externships are not available. Additionally, remote RTW Job Placements are very limited. Students have 6 months from course completion to request RTW placement services. After 6 months, a refresher course is required to be eligible for RTW placement services.