This course provides a strong foundation in cloud computing using Microsoft Azure, designed for beginners who want to understand what cloud computing is, how Azure works, and how core Azure services are structured and priced without going into deep technical implementation. You will learn essential cloud concepts such as public, private, and hybrid models, the shared responsibility model, and the differences between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, along with an overview of Azure compute, networking, and storage services.

The course also covers Azure security, identity, governance, and cost management, including Microsoft Entra ID, authentication versus authorization, Zero Trust, RBAC, Azure Policy, pricing models, SLAs, and support plans. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently explain Azure fundamentals, choose the right Azure services for basic scenarios, and prepare effectively for the AZ-900 certification exam.