Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (3 cr)

Objective

After completing this course, students will be able to understand general cloud computing concepts and core services provided by Microsoft Azure.

Content

This course will provide basic level knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. The course can be taken as a first step in learning about cloud services and Microsoft Azure.
The course will cover general concepts about cloud computing and introduce different cloud computing models, such as Public, Private and Hybrid cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
Other topics covered include some of the core Azure services and solutions, as well as key Azure services dealing with security, privacy, compliance and trust. Also included is pricing information and support services availability with Azure.

Location and time

Course is 100% online (Self-Study) course. So, time and place is totally up to Student heri-/himself.

Materials

Online

Teaching methods

Course material is available online. Course completion requires completing chapter exams, rehearse exams, and a final exam. Also required is an essay assignment.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Up to Student her-/himself.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Up to Student her-/himself.

Content scheduling

Up to Student her-/himself.

Further information

Course is in English. Metropolia's Degree Student shall enrol to this course via email to Tapio Wikström.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass/Fail

Further information

The course is targeted for anyone that wants to learn more about cloud services and Microsoft Azure.