School of Cloud & DevOps Engineering · Intermediate
Microsoft Azure Cloud Engineering Course
Build enterprise-ready Azure cloud skills across identity, networking, apps, data, security, architecture and infrastructure as code.
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Azure Foundations, Identity and GovernanceAzure NetworkingCompute, Apps, Containers and ServerlessStorage and Data Services
Microsoft AzureEntra IDAzure CLIAzure VNetNSG
How you will learn
What you will learn, module by module
Build and manage enterprise cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure. Progress from Azure Foundations, Identity and Governance to Azure Cloud Engineering Capstone through guided labs, assessed projects, and portfolio evidence.
01Module 1 · 6 hoursAzure Foundations, Identity and GovernanceCreate a governed Azure landing zone starter with RBAC, policy and tagging.
Topics you will cover
- Subscriptions
- Resource groups
- Regions
- Microsoft Entra ID
- RBAC
- Managed identities
- Policies
- Tools and platforms
- Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Azure CLI
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure governance baseline
- Assessment
- Foundations checkpoint
02Module 2 · 10 hoursAzure NetworkingBuild a segmented VNet architecture with secure application and data subnets.
Topics you will cover
- VNets
- Subnets
- NSGs
- Routing
- Peering
- DNS
- Load balancers
- Tools and platforms
- Azure VNet, NSG, Load Balancer/Application Gateway
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure network design
- Assessment
- Networking lab
03Module 3 · 10 hoursCompute, Apps, Containers and ServerlessDeploy a web API using managed app, serverless and container patterns and compare operations.
Topics you will cover
- Virtual Machines
- App Service
- Functions
- Container Apps/AKS concepts
- Scaling
- Images
- Workload placement decisions
- Tools and platforms
- Azure VM, App Service, Functions, AKS/Container Apps concepts
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure deployment comparison
- Assessment
- Compute review
04Module 4 · 8 hoursStorage and Data ServicesCreate a secure storage/database design and implement backup/access controls.
Topics you will cover
- Blob Storage
- Files/disks concepts
- Azure SQL
- Cosmos DB concepts
- Redundancy
- Backup
- Encryption
- Tools and platforms
- Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB concepts
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure data layer
- Assessment
- Data services lab
05Module 5 · 8 hoursArchitecture, Availability and Business ContinuityDesign a resilient multi-tier workload with recovery objectives and failover plan.
Topics you will cover
- Availability zones/sets
- Scale sets
- Traffic distribution
- Backup
- Site recovery concepts
- RTO/RPO
- Resilient architecture
- Tools and platforms
- Azure architecture services
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure resilience plan
- Assessment
- Architecture case
06Module 6 · 8 hoursSecurity, Monitoring and OperationsConfigure monitoring, secrets and alerts for a sample application environment.
Topics you will cover
- Defender for Cloud concepts
- Key Vault
- Monitor
- Log Analytics
- Alerts
- Diagnostics
- Update/patch strategy
- Tools and platforms
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Key Vault
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure operational dashboard
- Assessment
- Operations lab
07Module 7 · 10 hoursInfrastructure as Code and AutomationDeploy a repeatable environment using Bicep or Terraform through CI/CD.
Topics you will cover
- Bicep/ARM concepts
- Terraform
- Deployment stacks
- GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps integration
- Configuration
- Policy-as-code
- Cost controls
- Tools and platforms
- Bicep/Terraform, GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps
- Portfolio evidence
- Automated Azure environment
- Assessment
- IaC assessment
08Module 8 · 16 hoursAzure Cloud Engineering CapstoneBuild and defend a production-ready Azure solution aligned to well-architected principles.
Topics you will cover
- End-to-end design
- Identity
- Network
- Compute
- Data
- Security
- Monitoring
- Tools and platforms
- Microsoft Azure, IaC, GitHub
- Portfolio evidence
- Azure architecture + deployment portfolio
- Assessment
- Capstone presentation
Projects you will build
2 portfolio projects plus module evidence
Secure Azure Enterprise Application
Deploy a resilient application with VNet, managed identity, app/data services, monitoring and IaC.
Architecture · Bicep/Terraform · deployed resources · operations guideAzure Landing Zone Starter
Create governed subscriptions/resource groups, identity, policy, networking and logging baseline.
Governance design · IaC · policy set · monitoring dashboard Course value
Why this course
Azure capability is demonstrated by secure identity, governed resources, resilient applications, repeatable deployment, cost awareness, and operational evidence—not console screenshots.
The curriculum progresses from Azure Foundations, Identity and Governance to Azure Cloud Engineering Capstone, with guided labs, assessments, and two portfolio projects: Secure Azure Enterprise Application and Azure Landing Zone Starter.
Who this course is for
IT professionals, administrators and developers building Microsoft Azure cloud skills.
IntermediateCloud & DevOps Engineer
PrerequisitesLearners should understand basic networking and operating-system concepts. No prior Azure experience is required.
What you will be able to do
- Create a governed Azure landing zone starter with RBAC, policy and tagging.
- Build a segmented VNet architecture with secure application and data subnets.
- Deploy a web API using managed app, serverless and container patterns and compare operations.
- Create a secure storage/database design and implement backup/access controls.
- Design a resilient multi-tier workload with recovery objectives and failover plan.
- Deploy a repeatable environment using Bicep or Terraform through CI/CD.
- Build and defend a production-ready Azure solution aligned to well-architected principles.
Technology you will use in this course
Microsoft AzureEntra IDAzure CLIAzure VNetNSGLoad BalancerApplication GatewayAzure VMApp ServiceFunctionsAKSContainer Apps conceptsAzure StorageAzure SQLCosmos DB conceptsAzure architecture services
Career relevance
Cloud & DevOps Engineer
This course supports the development of skills relevant to roles such as Azure Cloud Engineer, Azure Administrator, and Solutions Architect pathway. The strongest learner outcome is a portfolio that shows the problem, implementation, testing or evaluation, documentation and a clear explanation of decisions—not a certificate alone.
Course evidence and instruction
Ranjeet Kumar
Advisor, Brightnest AI Academy · Innovation & Growth LeaderA technologist and data leader with 15+ years of experience applying data, artificial intelligence and machine learning to complex problems, scalable products and business growth.
Learner experience
The cloud labs gave me evidence I could discuss in interviews—from networking and Linux to Docker, monitoring and deployment decisions.
Industry and technology ecosystem
Microsoft
Clear answers before you enrol
Build enterprise-ready Azure cloud skills across identity, networking, apps, data, security, architecture and infrastructure as code.
Is the Azure Cloud Engineering course suitable for beginners?
This is an intermediate-level course. Learners should understand basic networking and operating-system concepts. No prior Azure experience is required.
What will I build during the course?
You will complete guided labs in every module and build two portfolio projects: Secure Azure Enterprise Application and Azure Landing Zone Starter. Deliverables include working files or code, documentation, testing or evaluation evidence, and a final presentation.
Which tools and platforms are covered?
Key tools include Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, Azure CLI, Azure VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, and Azure VM. Additional platforms are introduced in relevant modules through practical tasks, and the toolset may evolve as industry practice changes.
How long does the course take?
The course includes approximately 76 guided learning hours across 8 modules, normally delivered over 10–12 weeks depending on batch intensity and learner practice time.
Which career paths can this course support?
The curriculum supports the development of skills relevant to roles such as Azure Cloud Engineer, Azure Administrator, and Solutions Architect pathway. Career outcomes depend on prior experience, project quality, interview readiness and market conditions; employment is not guaranteed.
Will I receive mentor and career support?
The course includes live instruction, lab support, assignment feedback, project reviews and career preparation covering portfolio development, resume writing, LinkedIn profile improvement, and interview guidance.
Ready to start?
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