What hands-on practice does this course include?

<text variant="body1">You'll complete role-play scenarios where you advise a client on cloud strategy, choose the right service model for a workload, and structure an Azure environment for resilience and organization. Graded assignments and quizzes reinforce each module's concepts.

How does this course relate to the AZ-900 certification?

<text variant="body1">This course covers the "Cloud Concepts" and "Azure Architecture and Services" domains of the AZ-900 exam. It's designed as the first course in a specialization that prepares you fully for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification.

How is this course different from other Azure fundamentals content on Coursera?

This course pairs conceptual explanations with role-play scenarios that ask you to apply cloud strategy and architecture decisions to realistic business situations, rather than relying only on multiple-choice review.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Azure Cloud Fundamentals and Core Architecture

This course is part of AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Training with Labs Specialization

Instructor: Mumshad Mannambeth

Included with Learn more

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Compare cloud deployment models and explain CapEx, OpEx, and pay-as-you-go pricing.
Differentiate IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS and apply the Shared Responsibility Model to assign tasks correctly.
Design a basic Azure organizational structure using regions, availability zones, subscriptions, and resource groups.
Apply cloud concepts to real business scenarios.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

Shareable certificate

Add to your LinkedIn profile

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Learn more about Coursera for Business

logos of Petrobras, TATA, Danone, Capgemini, P&G and L'Oreal

Build your subject-matter expertise

This course is part of the AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Training with Labs Specialization

When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.

Learn new concepts from industry experts
Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 3 modules in this course

Build a solid foundation in cloud computing and Microsoft Azure's global infrastructure. This course introduces core cloud concepts, including deployment models, consumption-based pricing, and the difference between CapEx and OpEx, so you can speak confidently about cloud strategy and cost.

You'll learn to distinguish IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, and apply the Shared Responsibility Model to clarify which security and management tasks belong to you versus your cloud provider. You'll also explore how Azure organizes resources through regions, availability zones, subscriptions, and resource groups to support resilience, compliance, and cost control. Through videos, quizzes, and hands-on role-play scenarios, you'll practice applying these concepts to real business situations, like advising a client on cloud strategy or structuring an Azure environment for a sample workload. This course prepares you for roles in cloud administration, IT operations, and technical consulting. It's designed for IT professionals, business leaders, developers, and aspiring cloud administrators. No prior cloud or programming experience is required. Who this is for: IT professionals, business leaders, developers, and aspiring cloud administrators. No prior cloud or programming experience is required.

This module introduces the core concepts of cloud computing and lays the foundation for the rest of the specialization. You will learn what the cloud is, how the main deployment models differ, and how cloud economics — CapEx vs OpEx and the consumption-based model — change the way organizations pay for IT. By the end, you will be able to explain the key benefits of the cloud, such as scalability, elasticity, and high availability, in clear business terms.

What's included

8 videos1 reading2 assignments

8 videosTotal 53 minutes

Course Introduction2 minutes
Introduction1 minute
What is Cloud Computing?3 minutes
Cloud Models13 minutes
Capital vs Operational Costing4 minutes
Consumption Based Model4 minutes
Cloud Benefits-Part114 minutes
Cloud Benefits-Part211 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Quiz: Cloud Computing 10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Untitled30 minutes
Untitled30 minutes

This module explores the three cloud service models — IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS — and helps you understand which to choose for different workloads. You will also learn the shared responsibility model, which clarifies exactly which security and management tasks belong to the customer versus the cloud provider. By the end, you will be able to match a business need to the right service model and correctly assign responsibility for tasks such as patching, data protection, and physical security.

What's included

5 videos1 reading2 assignments

This module covers the fundamental building blocks used to organize and deploy resources in Azure. You will learn how regions, region pairs, and availability zones support resilience and data residency, and how subscriptions and resource groups are used to structure, manage, and bill resources. By the end, you will be able to design a basic Azure organizational structure that meets availability, compliance, and cost-separation needs.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

Earn a career certificate

Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.

Instructor

Mumshad Mannambeth

KodeKloud

60 Courses47,087 learners

Offered by

KodeKloud

Explore more from Cloud Computing

KodeKloud
Azure Services, Infrastructure and Security
Course
KodeKloud
Azure Management, Governance and Monitoring
Course

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Learner since 2018

"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."

Jennifer J.

Learner since 2020

"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."

Larry W.

Learner since 2021

"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."

Chaitanya A.

"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

Yes. This course starts from the ground up with clear explanations of what cloud computing is and how it works. No prior cloud, Azure, or programming experience is required. Business leaders and non-technical professionals will find the content accessible and practical.

You'll work with core Azure concepts such as regions, availability zones, subscriptions, and resource groups, along with the shared responsibility model across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.

This course builds foundational skills for roles in cloud administration, IT operations, and technical consulting, and can support a path toward more advanced Azure certifications.

To access course materials, assignments, and earn a Certificate, you'll need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. Eligible learners may also have the option to start with a Free Trial. Some courses may also offer a Full Course, No Certificate option. This lets you access course materials, submit required assessments, and receive a final grade, but you won't be able to earn or purchase a Certificate.

Azure Cloud Fundamentals and Core Architecture

Azure Cloud Fundamentals and Core Architecture

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 3 modules in this course

Cloud Computing Foundations

What's included

8 videosTotal 53 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Cloud Service & Shared Responsibility Models

What's included

5 videosTotal 18 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Core Azure Architectural Components

What's included

3 videosTotal 31 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

Offered by

Explore more from Cloud Computing

Azure Services, Infrastructure and Security

Azure Management, Governance and Monitoring

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

More questions

Azure Cloud Fundamentals and Core Architecture

Azure Cloud Fundamentals and Core Architecture

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 3 modules in this course

Cloud Computing Foundations

What's included

Cloud Service & Shared Responsibility Models

What's included

Core Azure Architectural Components

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructor

Offered by

Explore more from Cloud Computing

Azure Services, Infrastructure and Security

Azure Management, Governance and Monitoring

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

Frequently asked questions

Is Azure Cloud Fundamentals & Core Architecture suitable for complete beginners?

What will I learn to use in Azure Cloud Fundamentals & Core Architecture?

What career opportunities does this course prepare me for?

More questions