BEGINNER · 5 DAYS · FULLY FUNDED

Cloud Computing & Azure Fundamentals

Most organisations in Wales are now cloud-first. Build the foundational Azure skills every employer screens for — virtual machines, networking, security and identity.

DURATION
5 days
~40 hours total
FORMAT
In-person or online
Maesteg · Bridgend
LEVEL
Beginner
IT support
COST
£0 to you
100% ReAct+ funded
// About this masterclass

What you'll learn in five days.

Cloud computing underpins almost every modern IT role. Whether you end up in support, development, security or architecture, Azure fundamentals are the entry ticket.

This five-day course walks you through the Azure platform from the ground up — by Friday you'll have built live environments, configured virtual machines, and understand the cloud services that run modern businesses.

No prior cloud experience needed. If you've used a computer and understand what a server does at a basic level, you're ready.

40h
Intensive training
5
Hands-on labs
3
Portfolio deliverables
1:6
Tutor ratio max
// Day-by-day curriculum

Five days. Five outcomes. One transformed career.

Mornings are taught sessions, afternoons are hands-on labs where you build something real.

DAY
01

Cloud Concepts & Azure Portal

What cloud computing actually is, the major models, and your first hands-on session in the Azure portal.

  • Cloud computing fundamentals
  • IaaS, PaaS, SaaS models
  • Azure regions & availability zones
  • Azure portal navigation
  • Resource groups & subscriptions
  • Azure CLI introduction
LAB
Set up your Azure environment and deploy your first resource
DAY
02

Virtual Machines & Compute

The workhorse of cloud — creating, configuring and managing virtual machines and compute services.

  • Creating virtual machines
  • VM sizes & pricing tiers
  • Azure App Service
  • Azure Functions (serverless)
  • Containers & ACI basics
  • Scaling & load balancing
LAB
Deploy and configure a web application on Azure App Service
DAY
03

Networking & Storage

Virtual networks, storage accounts, DNS — the invisible infrastructure that connects everything in the cloud.

  • Virtual networks & subnets
  • Network security groups
  • Azure DNS
  • Storage accounts & blob storage
  • Azure Files & Disk Storage
  • Content delivery networks
LAB
Build a virtual network with secure communication between VMs
DAY
04

Identity & Security

Azure Active Directory, role-based access, and the security principles that protect cloud environments.

  • Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)
  • Users, groups & roles
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Microsoft Defender for Cloud
LAB
Configure identity and access management for an organisation
DAY
05

Deployment & Cost Management

ARM templates, cost analysis, and the governance tools that keep cloud deployments under control.

  • ARM templates & Bicep
  • Azure Monitor & alerts
  • Cost management & budgets
  • Azure Policy & compliance
  • Tagging strategies
  • Exam preparation overview
CAPSTONE
Deploy a complete environment using infrastructure-as-code
// What you'll walk away with

Three real projects. One transformed CV.

DELIVERABLE_01

Live Azure Environment

A fully configured Azure environment with VMs, networking, storage and identity — built by you, running live.

DELIVERABLE_02

Cloud Migration Project Plan

A documented plan for migrating a traditional on-premises setup to Azure — the deliverable hiring managers love.

DELIVERABLE_03

AZ-900 Exam Readiness

Comprehensive preparation for the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam with practice questions and study guide.

// Is this for me?

Honest about who this works for.

Best for: IT support · career changers · graduates

This is for you if…

  • You want to break into cloud computing from any background
  • IT support staff wanting to upskill into cloud roles
  • Career changers interested in infrastructure or DevOps
  • You understand basic computing concepts
  • You want a career with strong salary growth and demand

This is not for you if…

  • You already hold AZ-104 or equivalent Azure certifications
  • You want advanced cloud architecture (AZ-305 level)
  • You need AWS-specific training
  • You have zero computer literacy

Your next chapter starts a week on Monday.

Five days is all it takes. Reserve your spot on the next cohort.