The AZ-900 training enables you to understand cloud computing fundamentals and Microsoft Azure in one day. This official Microsoft course covers essential cloud concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), key Azure services for compute, storage, and networking, as well as security, governance, and cost management. You acquire the vocabulary and knowledge needed to evaluate cloud solutions and communicate effectively with technical teams. Accessible without prerequisites, this training is designed for both IT professionals and decision-makers and project managers.
Delivered in Geneva and Lausanne by MCT certified trainers, this AZ-900 training includes numerous hands-on labs on the Microsoft cloud platform. You work with Azure services in a real environment: creating virtual machines, deploying virtual networks, configuring storage, and setting up governance policies. The Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification is included and validates your skills with employers. This title is the first step in the Microsoft Azure certification path.
Module 1: Describe cloud computing
Module 2: Describe the benefits of using cloud services
Module 3: Describe cloud service types
Module 4: Describe the core architectural components of Azure
Module 5: Describe Azure compute and networking services
Module 6: Describe Azure storage services
Module 7: Describe Azure identity, access, and security
Module 8: Describe cost management in Azure
Module 9: Describe features and tools in Azure for governance and compliance
Module 10: Describe features and tools for managing and deploying Azure resources
Module 11: Describe monitoring tools in Azure
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Digital transformation is accelerating cloud adoption in Swiss companies. Microsoft Azure is the most widely used cloud platform by Swiss organizations, thanks to its native integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, compliance certifications, and European data regions.
The AZ-900 training enables you to understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and master the main Azure platform services in one day in Geneva or Lausanne. This course requires no technical prerequisites and is designed for both IT professionals and decision-makers.
Cloud computing is based on three complementary service models. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides on-demand virtual machines and storage. PaaS (Platform as a Service) offers managed development and deployment environments. SaaS (Software as a Service) provides complete applications such as Microsoft 365. The AZ-900 training explains these concepts with practical use cases adapted to the Swiss market.
Deployment models (public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud) address different security, cost, and flexibility requirements. In French-speaking Switzerland, the hybrid model is widely adopted by companies in the banking and healthcare sectors, combining on-premises resources and Azure services to meet regulatory constraints while benefiting from cloud elasticity.
Azure offers over 200 services organized into functional categories. Compute services include virtual machines (Azure Virtual Machines), containers (Azure Container Instances, AKS), and serverless functions (Azure Functions). Azure storage includes Blob Storage for objects, Azure Files for file shares, Table Storage for NoSQL data, and Queue Storage for asynchronous messaging.
Networking services (VNet, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, VPN Gateway) ensure connectivity and performance. Managed databases (Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL) simplify data management. The training also covers artificial intelligence services (Azure AI Services, Azure OpenAI) and analytics (Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric) that are transforming business operations.
Azure security relies on the Zero Trust model and multiple layers of protection. Microsoft Entra ID manages identities and access. Azure Firewall and network security groups (NSGs) protect traffic. Microsoft Defender for Cloud monitors security posture and detects threats. These mechanisms are explained in an accessible manner, without requiring in-depth technical knowledge.
Azure governance uses Azure Policy to enforce compliance rules, resource locks to prevent accidental deletions, and tags to organize resources by project or department. The Azure pricing calculator and Azure Cost Management enable you to estimate and control cloud spending, a particularly important topic for financial managers and project managers.
The Microsoft AZ-900 exam validates the Azure Fundamentals title. It contains between 40 and 60 questions to be completed in 45 minutes, with a passing score of 700 out of 1000. Questions cover cloud concepts, Azure services, security, governance, and cost management. No practical configuration questions are asked at this level.
The AZ-900 certification is the first step in the Azure certification path. It opens the way to advanced certifications: AZ-104 for administration, AZ-305 for architecture, AZ-500 for security. In Switzerland, this certification is increasingly requested in non-technical profiles (project managers, managers, consultants) who participate in cloud migration projects.
At ITTA, a Microsoft Learning Partner in French-speaking Switzerland, the AZ-900 training is delivered in one day by an MCT certified trainer using the official Microsoft curriculum (MOC AZ-900)
Do I need technical skills to take the AZ-900 training?
No, the AZ-900 training is accessible to everyone. It requires no experience in programming, system administration, or network management. The course starts from cloud computing fundamentals.
What is the difference between AZ-900 and AZ-104?
AZ-900 covers Azure cloud fundamentals in one day, without technical prerequisites. AZ-104 is a four-day advanced training that prepares Azure administrators to manage identities, networking, storage, and compute. AZ-900 is recommended before AZ-104 for beginners.
Is the AZ-900 exam difficult?
The AZ-900 exam is considered accessible. Questions focus on understanding cloud concepts and Azure services, without complex technical scenarios. With the preparation provided by the ITTA training, the pass rate is high.
Is the certification, in the training?
The training prepares you for the official Microsoft certification exam, which can be taken after completing the course
Is the AZ-900 training useful for managers and decision-makers?
Absolutely. The Azure Fundamentals certification gives decision-makers the vocabulary and understanding needed to evaluate cloud migration projects, communicate with technical teams, and make informed IT investment decisions.
Is the training available as a virtual classroom?
Yes, the AZ-900 training is offered in-person at our Geneva and Lausanne centers, as well as via interactive virtual classroom with the same content, the same Microsoft cloud labs, and the same MCT trainer.
Do Azure certifications expire?
Azure fundamental certifications (AZ-900, AI-900, DP-900) do not expire. Associate and Specialty level certifications are valid for 12 months and can be renewed free of charge via an online assessment on Microsoft Learn.
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