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About the Course

Whether you're just beginning to work with the cloud or you already have cloud experience and are new to Microsoft Azure, this course provides you with everything you need to get started. It introduces you to Microsoft Azure core concepts and services. You’ll learn the basics of cloud computing, its advantages, and how to choose the right Microsoft Azure solution for different business scenarios. You’ll use the Microsoft Azure portal and a sandbox to create and test Microsoft Azure resources at no cost to you. You don’t need to write code or have scripting skills to do this. You’ll learn about several of the database and big data services that are available on Microsoft Azure. You'll also learn how to take advantage of several virtualization services in Microsoft Azure compute, which can help your applications scale out quickly and efficiently to meet increasing demands. Finally, you’ll learn about the different storage and virtual network options available in Microsoft Azure. This course can help you prepare for AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam. This is the first course in a four-course program that prepares you to take the AZ-900 certification exam. This course teaches you the core concepts and skills that are assessed in the cloud concepts and core Microsoft Azure services exam domains. This beginner course is suitable for IT personnel who are just beginning to work with Microsoft Azure and want to learn about Microsoft Azure offerings and get hands-on experience with the product. To be successful in this course, you need to have basic computer literacy and proficiency in the English language. You should be familiar with basic computing concepts and terminology, general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development. You should also be familiar with the concept of application programming interfaces or APIs. It is beneficial to have a high-level familiarity with relevant Microsoft products such as Dynamics 365 and Office 365....

Top reviews

BS

Jun 5, 2021

Concepts are explained very nicely so that the learner evinces keen interest in the subject. The instructors and content creators took lot of efforts so that the learners can learn effortlessly.

SB

Nov 14, 2022

first of all thank you,"coursera 'developing our skills & knowledge based for better understanding the concept. this is only possible for coursera learning platform.thanks a lots.

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By Lucian D

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Mar 18, 2022

Speaker was not engaging, looked like she was just reading a teleprompter. The excercises were very basic and the first excercise was not functional.

By Miquel O

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Feb 13, 2023

Como introducción al mundo Cloud de Azure está bien, pero he echado en falta más práctica en todo momento. Curso correcto pero muy teórico.

By Yago G M

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Aug 14, 2024

I believe that to go from being just a good course to an exceptional one, it needs notes that include each lesson and even enhance it.

By Marco L

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Jul 20, 2021

Nice course, but the instructor don't give you all the usefull information and some time is very boring. It could be done better

By Polla T

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May 22, 2022

It would be nice with more hands-on , practice on Azure learner subs where you can try out the course materials.

By Wolf S

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Feb 25, 2024

This course felt like it was a sales pitch for Microsoft Azure services rather than a dedicated course.

By Bryan M

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Mar 7, 2022

Needs some updating one of the assignments is out of date and the links no longer work

By Austin

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Nov 9, 2021

The course often had things out of order and it was a little all over the place.

By Nikita N

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Mar 8, 2022

felt more like advertising and less of a practical knowledge and implementation

By Mohamed S

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Oct 12, 2022

the course is like someone read from a book with less interaction as I expect

By Sachin D

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Mar 21, 2022

Some of the case material is old and some exercise dont work

By Mateo D

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Jan 13, 2024

We need more practices in the course, this is only theory

By ong k s

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Oct 19, 2023

Too much technicality involved for a beginner course.

By Sandra M

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May 5, 2023

j'aurais aimé des sous titres en français également

By Shanmukha S K K

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Dec 19, 2021

Not interactive enough, its more of reading news

By Bogdan S

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Aug 27, 2022

I expected a more technical presentation

By Cristian E

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Oct 17, 2024

Traduzione automatica da migliorare.

By kishor s m

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Oct 12, 2021

Only 2 modules availbale

By Cesar A R A

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Jul 22, 2024

complicado

By Konstantin V

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Mar 3, 2023

no labs

By CSE_A4_67_Shrinivas P

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Oct 23, 2024

good

By GANGANI C W

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Jan 1, 2022

By Roni M

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Dec 29, 2024

The Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services course started as a promising entry point for understanding Microsoft Azure's foundational concepts, but my overall experience with it was underwhelming due to its shortcomings in content quality, structure, and management. Pros: Accessible for Beginners: The course does a decent job of breaking down basic Azure concepts for those with little to no prior experience with cloud technologies. Clear Objectives: The intended learning outcomes were straightforward, providing a good roadmap for what the course aimed to teach. Cons: Outdated Content: Much of the material seemed out of sync with current Azure developments. The lack of updates made the course feel less relevant and diminished its utility for anyone preparing for the AZ-900 exam or aiming to understand the latest Azure capabilities. Lack of Depth: The course content was overly simplistic, often skimming the surface rather than providing meaningful insights or practical skills. For a platform as vast and complex as Azure, this approach left much to be desired. Abrupt Management Decisions: After identifying these shortcomings, I made multiple suggestions for improvement, including updating content to align with the AZ-900 objectives and incorporating interactive learning elements. Instead of acting on this feedback, the course was left as is and eventually discontinued without adequate notice, leaving learners mid-course without clear alternatives. Unclear Future Pathways: The discontinuation of this course, alongside changes in the broader Microsoft Azure specialization, creates uncertainty for learners. Those who invested time in this course are left questioning its value as part of a broader learning path. Suggestions for Improvement: For Coursera and its partners to succeed in offering courses like this, they must: Commit to regularly updating content to reflect the rapid changes in cloud technology. Ensure courses are engaging, practical, and aligned with industry certifications. Maintain clear communication with learners, especially when significant changes or removals are planned. Conclusion: While the course provides a basic introduction to Azure concepts, its outdated and shallow content diminishes its overall value. The abrupt removal of the course only compounds the frustration for learners. I hope Coursera and its partners take these points seriously to avoid similar experiences in the future.

By rajat s

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Oct 7, 2024

Good for getting an overview, but the course content is buggy. It might have been a good course in 2021. Sadly, it hasn't been updated since then, and a lot of links are broken, videos don't work, and some info is outdated (ex: the instructions on creating a sandbox and SQL DB). That this course was/is created by Microsoft, makes all this even more surprising. I hope they update the course.

By Dan M

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Nov 10, 2021

There were not enough oportunities to practive things in the Azure cloud in order to explore the theoretical concepts introduced in the course. Also, some of the links to the Azure learning environment (i.e concierge subscription) provided in the course instructions did not work, which made it difficult to do the excercises without a lot of searching around for fixes.