Introduction
In today’s enterprise landscape, more organisations are choosing the cloud to cut down infrastructure overhead, accelerate innovation and deliver services globally. That’s why Microsoft Azure Certification is such a timely and valuable credential. If you imagine your IT infrastructure as a city, shifting to Azure is like moving from building and maintaining your own power plant and water treatment plant to plugging into a city-wide utilities grid managed by experts. With Azure Certification, you gain the blueprint to design, deploy and manage your slice of that grid with confidence.
Microsoft Azure Certification is especially relevant given the huge adoption of hybrid cloud models, multi-cloud strategies (mixing Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), and enterprise-grade workloads that demand scalability, security and compliance. For professionals in India—especially in a bustling tech hub like Mumbai—knowing Azure opens doors to roles such as Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect or Cloud Operations Engineer. This credential isn’t just about passing an exam: it’s about gaining hands-on experience with real-world business scenarios such as migrating on-premise servers to the cloud, running enterprise apps in Azure, leveraging AI and analytics on the platform.
Whether you’re starting fresh, looking to elevate your current technical role, or switching career into cloud computing, Microsoft Azure Certification prepares you for a future-proof path. The global shift of enterprises toward Azure means your skills will stay in demand—and by mastering Azure services you’ll be able to guide organisations through digital transformations, cloud migrations and streamlined operations. Think of it as becoming the city planner for cloud infrastructure rather than a local repair technician. With this course, you’re ready to build, operate and secure infrastructure at enterprise scale—and create a career that’s built to last.
Course Purpose & Fit
Purpose / Goals:
- Empower students to administer Azure cloud services (compute, storage, networking) and pass relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
- Build proficiency in designing, deploying and managing Azure based solutions for enterprises.
- Develop skills in migrating on-premise workloads to Azure, implementing hybrid architectures and optimising for cost and performance.
Who Should Enrol:
- IT professionals (sysadmins, network engineers) with basic cloud or on-premise experience wanting to shift to Azure.
- Freshers with foundational IT knowledge aiming for Azure roles.
- Career-switchers from infrastructure, operations or non-cloud domains seeking a cloud career.
- Developers and DevOps engineers keen to expand into Azure services.
Why Take This Course:
- Unique benefits: industry-aligned modules, real-world scenarios such as enterprise migrations and hybrid cloud setups, strong focus on Microsoft stack integration (Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server).
- Industry use-cases: large enterprises moving from on-premises Exchange/AD to Azure AD, SAP workloads migrating to Azure, global retail chains using Azure for scalable e-commerce.
- Tools covered: Azure VM, Azure App Service, Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure AD, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center.
- Certification prep: aligned with Microsoft exam objectives, mock tests, practice labs.
- Portfolio outcomes: deploy an enterprise app on Azure, configure global load balancing, implement hybrid network between on-premises and Azure.
Curriculum
- 8 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Chapter 1: Cloud Fundamentals & Azure OverviewLearning objectives: Understand cloud concepts, Azure global network, service models.
- Cloud computing fundamentals (keywords: cloud computing basics, IaaS PaaS SaaS)
- Why Microsoft Azure? (keywords: Azure overview, Microsoft cloud services)
- Azure regions, availability zones, resource groups (keywords: Azure regions zones, Azure resource groups)
- Azure pricing, SLA & lifecycle (keywords: Azure cost management, Azure SLA connectivity)
0 - Chapter 2: Setting Up Azure EnvironmentLearning objectives: Create Azure tenant, manage subscriptions, roles and identity.
- Azure Portal, CLI & PowerShell (keywords: Azure portal tutorial, Azure CLI beginner)
- Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) basics (keywords: Azure AD tutorial, identity management Azure)
- Subscriptions, resource groups, tags (keywords: Azure subscriptions guide, resource tagging azure)
- Cost management & optimisation (keywords: Azure cost optimisation, Azure cost analysis)
0 - Chapter 3: Compute & Networking Services in AzureLearning objectives: Deploy VMs, containers, manage networking in Azure.
- Azure Virtual Machines & scale sets (keywords: Azure VM tutorial, Azure VM scale sets)
- Azure Virtual Network (VNet), subnets, NSG (keywords: Azure VNet tutorial, Azure network security group)
- Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Traffic Manager (keywords: Azure load balancer, Azure traffic manager)
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) & container workloads (keywords: Azure AKS tutorial, container services Azure)
0 - Chapter 4: Storage, Databases & Security in AzureLearning objectives: Use Azure storage and database services, implement security controls.
- Azure Blob, File, Queue, Table storage (keywords: Azure blob storage tutorial, Azure file storage guide)
- Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB (keywords: Azure SQL tutorial, Azure Cosmos DB intro)
- Azure Key Vault & security best practices (keywords: Azure Key Vault guide, Azure security controls)
- Azure Sentinel, Azure Policy, Azure Defender (keywords: Azure Sentinel tutorial, Azure security policy)
0 - Chapter 5: DevOps, Automation & MonitoringLearning objectives: Build CI/CD pipelines, automate infrastructure, monitor & troubleshoot.
- Azure DevOps (Boards, Repos, Pipelines) (keywords: Azure DevOps tutorial, CI CD Azure)
- Infrastructure as Code: Azure Resource Manager (ARM) + Terraform (keywords: ARM templates Azure, Terraform Azure guide)
- Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights (keywords: Azure Monitor tutorial, Azure logging analytics)
- Incident response & cost insights (keywords: Azure incident management, Azure cost monitoring)
0 - Chapter 6: Migration & Advanced ArchitectureLearning objectives: Plan migrations, design high-availability enterprise solutions and prepare for certification.
- Azure migration strategies (keywords: Azure migration overview, lift and shift Azure)
- High-availability & disaster recovery on Azure (keywords: Azure HA architecture, Azure DR guide)
- Hybrid cloud & multi-cloud scenarios (keywords: Azure hybrid cloud, Azure multi-cloud integration)
- Exam preparation & mock tests (keywords: Azure certification exam prep, Microsoft Azure practice questions)
0 - Career & Salary Insights — Mumbai IT MarketRelevant Job Roles / Titles:
- Azure Administrator
- Azure Solutions Architect
- Cloud Operations Engineer (Azure)
- Azure DevOps Engineer
- Freshers: typically start around ₹4–₹8 lakh per annum (entry level cloud/azure roles).
- Experienced: can scale to ₹12–₹25 lakh+ per annum, depending on company size, certification and expertise in Azure.
- Broad data: national cloud computing pay in India varies from ₹4 lakh to ₹18 lakh for various roles. Coursera
- Growth in enterprises migrating workloads to Azure and hybrid setups is driving demand for Azure-skilled workers.
- Mumbai market shows many “cloud computing” jobs listed around ₹13 lakh per annum for roles in this domain. Indeed
- Solid grasp of Azure services and hands-on experience in deploying/migrating to Azure.
- Certifications from Microsoft (Azure Administrator/Architect) are highly valued.
- Experience in automation (ARM, Terraform), DevOps pipelines, security/compliance in Azure environment.
- Good communication to liaise with business stakeholders and integrate cloud into enterprise workflows.
0 - Practical OutcomesTools / Tech Stack Covered: Azure Portal, Azure CLI/PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Azure VM, Azure VNet, Azure Storage services, Azure SQL/Cosmos DB, Azure AKS, Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center. Hands-on Projects and Capstone Project:
- Project 1: Set up an enterprise network in Azure—VNet, subnets, VPN gateway and NSG rules.
- Project 2: Deploy a containerised microservices app using AKS and Azure DevOps pipeline.
- Capstone: Migrate an on-premises web and database layer into Azure, implement high-availability design, monitor cost and implement security controls.
- Module end quizzes
- Lab assignments via Azure sandbox
- Mock exams aligned to Microsoft certification blueprint
- Final capstone submission and peer/instructor review
- Prepares for Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (Exam AZ-104)
- Prepares for Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Exam AZ-305)
- Optionally: Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (Exam AZ-400)
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Usually between 6 to 10 weeks for a full training track; depends on mode (part-time/online) and institute.
No prior cloud experience is strictly required—basic IT or networking background helps
Generally, a bachelor’s degree in IT/Engineering or equivalent experience is preferred but not always mandatory—focus is on syllabus completion and practice.
Yes—given rising enterprise adoption of Azure and demand for certified professionals, it enhances job prospects and credibility
Start with Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), then move to Architect Expert (AZ-305) or DevOps Expert (AZ-400) based on career path.
Yes—hands-on labs, migration scenarios, hybrid cloud setups and capstone projects are included.
Exam costs vary; you should check Microsoft’s official exam fee at the time you register.
Yes—by completing the practical projects and capstone you will have demonstrable work to show on your resume or LinkedIn
Yes many institutes provide live online classrooms and self-paced modules with labs accessible remotely.
It depends on your prior experience, portfolio, certifications, and job market; having hands-on projects + certification greatly boosts your prospects.
A virtual network in Azure that enables you to securely connect Azure resources to each other and to on-premises networks.
It’s Microsoft’s cloud-based identity and access management service for users and applications.
Azure Kubernetes Service—a managed Kubernetes container orchestration service in Azure
Azure Resource Manager—the deployment and management service for Azure resources
Blob storage is for unstructured object data (e.g., images, videos), while File Storage offers a managed SMB file share for use by VMs.
It’s a DNS-based traffic load-balancing service that routes users to the most appropriate endpoint
A physically separate zone within an Azure region for redundancy and high availability.
Because pay-as-you-go pricing means uncontrolled resource usage can lead to unexpectedly high bills.
A unified infrastructure security management system providing threat protection across on-premises and cloud workloads.
When resources are split between on-premises infrastructure and Azure cloud, connected via network links for integrated operation
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