The AZ-900 in-company training provides an introduction to the basic concepts of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. The training covers cloud concepts, core Azure services, security and compliance features and Azure pricing and support. AZ-900 lasts 1 day and prepares for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification. The ideal starting point for anyone who wants to get started with Azure or understand cloud services. Want comprehensive hands-on labs? Choose the 2-day variant with a guided lab environment.

Who is this training for?

The AZ-900 in-company training is suitable for anyone who wants an introduction to Microsoft Azure and cloud computing: IT professionals starting out with Azure, business users and managers who want to understand Azure services, employees preparing for an Azure certification path and decision makers who want insight into the possibilities of cloud solutions. No technical background required. Minimum 4 and maximum 12 participants per group.

What will your employees be able to do after this training?

• Describe cloud concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, public, private and hybrid cloud
• Describe core Azure services: compute, networking, storage and databases
• Understand Azure management and governance tools: Azure Portal, Azure CLI, ARM templates and Azure Advisor
• Understand Azure security features: Microsoft Entra ID, Defender for Cloud and security policies
• Describe Azure privacy, compliance and trust concepts
• Understand Azure pricing models: pay-as-you-go, reservations and Azure Cost Management
• Be prepared for follow-up certifications: AZ-104, AZ-305 or other Azure role-based certifications

Course content

Day 1: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Cloud concepts: definition of cloud, shared responsibility model, IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS and cloud deployment models. Core Azure services: compute (VMs, App Service, Azure Functions, AKS), networking (Virtual Network, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute), storage (Blob Storage, Azure Files, queues) and databases (Azure SQL, Cosmos DB). Azure management and governance: Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, ARM templates, Azure Advisor, Azure Policy and management groups. Azure security: Microsoft Entra ID, multi-factor authentication, Defender for Cloud, Azure Key Vault and DDoS protection. Privacy and compliance: Microsoft Trust Centre, Compliance Manager and GDPR. Azure costs and SLAs: pricing calculator, Total Cost of Ownership, Cost Management and service agreements.

Practical information

• Duration: 1 day (2 sessions of 3 hours) — with labs available as a 2-day variant
• Location: at your location, in Almere, Zwolle, Groningen, Utrecht, Enschede, Den Bosch, Breda, Meppel or Eindhoven (surcharge applies for locations outside Almere)
• Group size: minimum 4, maximum 12 participants per group
• Multiple groups on the same day are possible
• Course materials: available as an option
• Labs: available as an option (included in the 2-day variant)
• Exam: on location at OEM in Almere or online via remote proctoring

What is included?

• Microsoft Gold certified trainer at your location
• Certificate of participation for each participant upon completion
• Free intake in advance
• Training evaluation upon completion

Course materials, labs and exam vouchers are available as an additional option.

AZ-900 Certification Exam

After the training your employees are fully prepared for the official AZ-900 Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam. OEM offers the associated certification exam as an official Pearson VUE exam centre. The exam can be taken on location in Almere or online via remote proctoring.

SLIM subsidy

As a Dutch SME, you may be eligible for the SLIM subsidy for ICT training. The Dutch government reimburses 60% of your training costs, up to a maximum of €24,999. The second 2026 period opens on 10 August.

Related training courses

• AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator - logical next step after AZ-900
• AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
• DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals - additional Azure introduction
• SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals - additional Azure introduction

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