Microsoft Azure Trainings

Microsoft Azure: a widely used tool cloud platform in French-speaking Switzerland

Microsoft Azure is, in 2026, widely used cloud platform in Swiss organisations. Private banks, international organisations, hospitals, public services, retailers and industrial companies now structure their architectures around Azure services: Azure Compute, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, Azure Active Directory (Microsoft Entra ID), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL, Azure DevOps and Azure AI Services. In Geneva, Lausanne and across French-speaking Switzerland, demand for certified Azure engineers regularly exceeds supply, particularly on architect and security profiles.

Following a recognised Microsoft Azure training opens access to highly valued roles: Azure cloud engineer, Azure administrator, Azure developer, cloud architect, Azure security engineer, cloud DevOps engineer, Azure data engineer. Azure certifications are among widely used. Investing in an AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-305, AZ-400 or AZ-500 certification sustainably enhances your profile in a segment where demand is steadily growing in French-speaking Switzerland.

ITTA offers more than 35 Microsoft Azure training courses, from Fundamentals level to Expert levels (AZ-305, AZ-400). Each session is built around hands-on labs on real Azure environments, with to enable personalised support. Our trainers are certified trainers certified.

Whether you are a cloud engineer, system administrator, developer, architect, DevOps engineer, security engineer or data engineer, our Azure training in Geneva and Lausanne provides the practical skills expected on the Swiss market to pass your target certification and access the most sought-after Azure positions.

Microsoft Azure certification families covered by our catalogue

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

The AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals training lays the basics of Azure cloud: main services, pricing models, security, compliance, governance. This training is accessible to non-IT profiles (managers, project managers, business analysts, HR) and beginner engineers. It prepares for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 certification.

Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

The AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator training targets cloud administrators driving Azure resources daily. The programme covers identity (Microsoft Entra ID), governance (subscriptions, resource groups, policies), compute (VMs, containers, App Services), networking (VNet, NSG, Load Balancer, Private Link), storage and monitoring. This certification is one of the most demanded in French-speaking Switzerland.

Azure Developer (AZ-204)

The AZ-204 Microsoft Azure Developer training targets developers producing cloud-native solutions on Azure. The programme covers App Service, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Storage, Azure Key Vault and Azure DevOps integration. This certification is highly valued for back-end and full-stack developers moving to cloud.

Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)

The AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions training targets cloud architects designing enterprise Azure solutions. The programme deepens the design of identity, governance, data, compute, network and resilience. This expert certification requires prior AZ-104 or AZ-204 experience.

Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)

The AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions training targets cloud-native DevOps engineers. The programme covers Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, security, IaC with Bicep and Terraform, and artifact governance. This expert certification is highly demanded by vendors and IT directions industrialising delivery.

Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)

The AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies training targets cloud security engineers. The programme covers Microsoft Entra ID (identity management), network security (NSG, Azure Firewall, Private Link), platform security (Defender for Cloud, Azure Security Center) and data security (encryption, Key Vault, Azure Information Protection). This certification is highly valued for security profiles driving an Azure tenant.

Azure Data, AI and other specialisations

Our catalogue also covers DP-203 (Azure Data Engineer), DP-300 (Azure Database Administrator), AI-102 (Azure AI Engineer), AZ-700 (Azure Network Engineer Associate), AZ-801 (Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services), AZ-040 (Automating Administration with PowerShell), AZ-220 (Azure IoT Developer), AZ-140 (Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty). These specialisations target profiles deepening a specific Azure domain.

Build your Microsoft Azure path according to your profile

A newcomer to Azure follows AZ-900 to acquire basics. A system administrator ramping up to cloud progresses to AZ-104. A developer moves to AZ-204 directly. A cloud architect combines AZ-104 and AZ-204 then AZ-305. A cloud-native DevOps engineer targets AZ-400 after AZ-104 or AZ-204. A security engineer follows AZ-500 after AZ-104. A data engineer follows DP-203 after AZ-900. An AI engineer follows AI-102 after AZ-900. Our pedagogical team guides you towards the sequence suited to your role and level.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
• Configure and Operate Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140)
• Develop Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204)
• Design Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)
• Design and Implement Microsoft DevOps solutions (AZ-400)
• Secure cloud resources with Microsoft security technologies (AZ-500)
• Design and Implement Microsoft Azure Network Solutions (AZ-700)
• Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure (AZ-900)

Microsoft Azure and related skills

Microsoft Azure training fits into a broader cloud and IT ecosystem. The cloud computing sub-domain regroups all Azure and AWS training courses. Containerisation and orchestration training covers Docker and Kubernetes (AKS on Azure). The automation and IaC sub-domain brings Terraform for Azure. Audit and cybersecurity training covers CompTIA Security+ and CISSP, complementary to AZ-500. The CI/CD versioning delivery sub-domain covers GitLab and Jenkins, naturally complementary to Azure DevOps.

Microsoft Azure trends in 2026

Several evolutions are shaping Azure in 2026. Microsoft Copilot integrates natively into Azure (Azure Copilot, GitHub Copilot integrated into pipelines). Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) consolidates cloud identity management. Azure AI Studio and Azure OpenAI Service open generative AI usages in companies. Multi-tenant governance via Azure Lighthouse and Microsoft Defender for Cloud becomes central in large organisations. Microsoft Fabric unifies data engineering, BI and analytics. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current company practices.

Azure training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our Microsoft Azure training courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an MCT-certified trainer live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles, which makes registration fast and planning smooth for working cloud engineers. Each session includes hands-on labs on real Azure environments with dedicated sandbox. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your Azure tenant and use cases.

Why choose ITTA for your Microsoft Azure certification

ITTA offers a training catalogue, official training organisation . Our Azure trainers are MCT-certified cloud architects and engineers active in Azure production projects for Swiss and international companies. The Azure catalogue regroups our training courses covering all Microsoft Azure certifications. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, preparing the Azure exams and identifying the funding solutions that fit your professional situation.

FAQ

Which Azure certification to choose to start?

AZ-900 is the natural entry for all profiles. It lays cloud concepts and requires no IT prerequisites. For already confirmed engineers, AZ-104 (Administrator) or AZ-204 (Developer) constitute the next step depending on the target role. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your profile.

How long does AZ-104 preparation take?

The AZ-104 training lasts 5 days on-site or virtual. Prior Windows or Linux administration experience facilitates preparation.

Is Azure experience required before AZ-305 or AZ-400?

Yes. Expert certifications (AZ-305 Solutions Architect, AZ-400 DevOps Engineer) assume confirmed cloud experience, generally materialised by a prior AZ-104 or AZ-204 certification. Our pedagogical team guides you on the sequence suited to your current level.

Are your Azure courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire Azure catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your Azure tenant and use cases. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.