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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Course Overview

This course aims to build fundamental knowledge on cloud computing and how it is implemented on the Microsoft Azure platform. As this course is designed for broad audience, including those in non-technical roles,, or without any prior IT experience, this course is relevant to solve business challenges using cloud services. Therefore, by completing this course, learners can enhance their career prospects from cloud fluency in today’s technology-driven industry. To some extent, this course is designed for beginner-level learners who want to understand the fundamentals of the cloud.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain core cloud concepts.
  •  Describe the function of Azure services.
  • Manage Azure’s security, governance, and compliance.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Azure.

Course Prerequisite

Education:

  • Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level. 
  • Language: Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 (WPLN: Speaking, Writing, Listening, Reading, and Numeracy at ESS level 5 or equivalent to Upper Secondary Level of English and Mathematics).

 

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • A general understanding of common business processes
  • Basic computer literacy and PC operating system navigation skills

 

Working Experience:

  • No prior experience in IT operations, Azure administration, or DevOps is required.

Potential Roles

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

  • Cyber Threat Hunter

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Associate/Researcher/Consultant

  • Cyber Security Information Security Threat Intelligence Analyst

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence Engineer/Specialist/Lead/Manager

  • SOC Threat Intellgence Analyst

  • Principal Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Analyst

  • Threat Management Associate Director

  • Project Manager/Director of Threat Intelligence

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Introduction to Cloud Infrasctructure : Describe cloud concepts

    • Describe cloud computing:
        • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
        • Introduction to cloud computing
        • What is cloud computing
        • Describe the shared responsibility model
        • Define cloud models.

    • Describe the benefits of using cloud services:
          • Introduction
          • Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
          • Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud
          • Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud
          • Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud

      • Describe cloud service types:
          • Introduction
          • Describe the benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
          • Describe the benefits of reliability and predictability in the cloud
          • Describe the benefits of security and governance in the cloud
          • Describe the benefits of manageability in the cloud

        •  

    Lesson 2: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure architecture and services

      • Describe the core architectural components of Azure:
          • Introduction
          • What is Microsoft Azure
          • Get started with Azure accounts
          • Exercise – Explore interacting with Azure
          • Describe Azure physical infrastructure
          • Describe Azure management infrastructure
          • Exercise – Create an Azure resource

      • Describe Azure compute and networking services:
          • Introduction
          • Describe Azure virtual machines
          • Exercise – Create an Azure virtual machine
          • Describe Azure virtual desktop
          • Describe Azure containers
          • Describe Azure functions
          • Describe application hosting options
          • Describe Azure virtual networking
          • Exercise – Create an Azure Virtual Machine and Configure network access
          • Describe Azure virtual private networks
          • Describe Azure ExpressRoute
          • Describe Azure DNS

      • Describe Azure storage services:
          • Introduction
          • Describe Azure storage accounts
          • Describe Azure storage redundancy
          • Describe Azure storage services
          • Exercise – Create a storage blob
          • Identify Azure data migration options
          • Identify Azure file movement options

      • Describe Azure identity, access, and security:
          • Introduction
          • Describe Azure directory services
          • Describe Azure authentication methods
          • Describe Azure external identities
          • Describe Azure conditional access
          • Describe Azure role-based access control
          • Describe Zero Trust model
          • Describe defense-in-depth
          • Describe Microsoft Defender for Cloud

        •  

    Lesson 3: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure: Describe Azure management and governance

      • Describe cost management in Azure:
          • Introduction
          • Describe factors that can affect costs in Azure
          • Explore the pricing calculator
          • Exercise – Estimate workload costs by using the Pricing calculator
          • Describe the Microsoft Cost Management tool
          • Describe the purpose of tags

      • Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance:
          • Introduction
          • Describe the purpose of Microsoft Purview
          • Describe the purpose of Azure Policy
          • Describe the purpose of resource locks
          • Exercise – Configure a resource lock
          • Describe the purpose of the Service Trust portal

      • Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources:
          • Introduction
          • Describe tools for interacting with Azure
          • Describe the purpose of Azure Arc
          • Describe Azure Resource Manager and Azure ARM templates

      • Describe monitoring tools in Azure:
          • Introduction
          • Describe the purpose of Azure Advisor
          • Describe Azure Service Health
          • Describe Azure Monitor

        •  

    Course Fee (inclusive of 9% GST)

    Individual
    Criteria Price inclusive of GST

    Full Course Fee

    $817.50

    Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs)
    Funding Up to 50% of course fees

    $442.50

    SCs aged ≥ 40 years old ( SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy )
    Funding Up to 70% of course fees

    $292.50

    Criteria Price inclusive of GST

    Full Course Fee

    $817.50

    Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs)
    Funding Up to 50% of course fees

    $442.50

    SCs aged ≥ 40 years old ( SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy )
    Funding Up to 70% of course fees

    $292.50

    Criteria Price inclusive of GST

    Full Course Fee

    $817.50

    Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs)
    Funding Up to 50% of course fees

    $292.50

    SCs aged ≥ 40 years old ( SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy )
    Funding Up to 70% of course fees

    $292.50

    SkillsFuture Credit

    SSG-funded courses are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit. Singaporeans over the age of 25 can use their Skillsfuture credit to register in courses.

    Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

    All Singaporeans aged under 31 are eligible to use their PSEA account for the following course.

    Course Dates

    Course Dates Mode of Delivery Duration
    Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
    1 Day
    Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
    1 Day
    Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
    1 Day
    Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
    1 Day
    Instructor-Led Training (ILT)
    1 Day

    SSG Funding Requirements

    All Trainees must take note of the following:

     

    1. Must attend at least 75% of the course before being eligible to take the assessments.
    2. Dynamic QR Code Attendance Taking:
      a. Scan the QR Code that will be displayed by the Trainer on each session. Use your SingPass App to scan and submit your attendance. If you fail to do so, you will be deemed absent from that session.
      b. The QR Code is only accessible on:
      – Morning Session: between 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.
      – Afternoon Session: between 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm.
      Please take the attendance one at a time as the system can only register you one by one.
    3. Sign daily on the Attendance Sheet as a backup if any technical glitch happens.
    4. Submit Course Evaluation by the end of each module to help us improve the course and your future learning experience with us.

    Certification

    Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion by ITEL

    Course Code: TGS-2025059825

    Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of ITEL.

    e-Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)

    About 2 weeks after they completed the assessment of the WSQ modules, attendees can download the Statement of Attainment (SOA) from my SkillsFuture website

    External Certification Exam

    This course will also help prepare someone for the AZ-900 exam (optional).

    FAQs

    Is the CTIA worth getting?

    Yes, the CTIA is a credible certification. The global market for cyber threat intelligence is expected to reach $21 billion by 2027, and the Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTA) certification demonstrates your competence in combating cyber threats. With global recognition, the certification leads professionals to better opportunities, advancing careers and aligning them with the industry standards in the dynamic cybersecurity landscape.

    To become a Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst, one must complete the two-hour CTIA exam by pursuing this Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (SF) course. The CTIA is an advanced program for cybersecurity professionals to enhance their expertise in threat intelligence. An individual who aspires to be a threat intelligence analyst must have professional experience in cybersecurity, IT, or any related field.

    Students with fundamental knowledge of threat intelligence and professional experience in cybersecurity or IT fields can enroll in Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst (SF) course that equips them with the knowledge in all stages of the threat intelligence life cycle, with hands-on skills in data collection, analysis, intelligence production, and more. Obtain the certification on passing the CTIA certification exam after the course with a cut-score of 70%. Further, stay current on the latest trends and advancements to develop leadership skills that contribute to the industry.

    • Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
    • Cyber Threat Hunter
    • Cyber Threat Intelligence Associate / Researcher / Consultant
    • Cybersecurity / Information Security Threat Intelligence Analyst
    • Cyber Threat Intelligence Engineer / Specialist / Lead / Manager
    • SOC Threat Intelligence Analyst
    • Principal Cybercrime Threat Intelligence Analyst
    • Threat Management Associate Director
    • Project Manager / Director of Threat Intelligence

    The CTIA certification program is designed for mid to high-level cybersecurity professionals with at least 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.

    Certified Threat Intelligence Analysts are the force multiplier of an organization responsible for analyzing cyber threats, focusing on the threats, focusing on the threat actors’ techniques and procedures. They convert the analysis into intelligence that can be helpful for the organization in strengthening the defenses.

    The CTIA is a highly demanded certification program, designed and developed by industry experts. This certification was created by a rigorous job task analysis of job roles in the threat intelligence field, which makes cybersecurity professionals pursue CTIA to gain market-relevant skills and employability.

    CTIA is a professional certification program, designed and developed by cybersecurity and threat intelligence experts worldwide. It focuses on all the stages of a threat cycle, emphasizing data collection, attackers’ TTPs, and converting refined data to actionable intelligence. It offers a 60:40 theory and practical ratio, hands-on skills, and a 360-degree approach to prepare candidates to secure organizations from potential threats.

    A Threat Intelligence Analyst strengthens cybersecurity defenses by proactively identifying and analyzing potential threats. A Threat Intelligence Analyst equipped with CTIA certification can help proactively identify and assess potential risks through comprehensive threat intelligence analysis. This certification validates an individual’s ability to understand threat actors’ tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs), enabling them to contribute to a comprehensive cybersecurity posture.

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