Microsoft Azure Training and Certification Courses
Advance your cloud skills with ONLC’s Microsoft Azure training. Prepare for certifications with expert-led instruction.
Microsoft Azure Certification Training Courses
Advance your career with Microsoft Azure training from ONLC is an official Microsoft Training Partner. Whether you are new to Azure or ready to earn a certification, our expert-led Azure courses give you the skills to succeed in today's cloud-driven world.
Azure is a powerful platform used by IT pros, developers, and system admins to build and manage applications across a global network. With support for DevOps, data, AI, and hybrid solutions, Azure skills are in high demand. Certifications for Microsoft Azure are just as diverse with credentials for cloud technology, data, database, DevOps, security and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Start learning Azure with ONLC today—get certified and grow your IT career!
Ways You Can Learn Microsoft Azure Hands-on
Instructor-led Training (ILT) -or- On-Demand
Instructor-led Azure training classes
are live and hands-on taught by an online Microsoft Certified Trainer. Training is fully interactive and supported by the instructor. Attend our live, hands-on classes from any ONLC center coast to coast 
or your own location .
Can't take time off for an instructor-led class? Azure On-Demand courses are self-study, self-paced training you take using your own equipment. With Azure On-Demand you can learn Anytime, Anywhere. This flexible learning format features video tutorials, labs and hands-on exercises with 24/7 access over several months.
See all Microsoft Azure training courses .
Professional Microsoft Azure Certifications
The demand for certified professionals with Azure skills and know-how continues to rise. Earning Microsoft Azure certification can improve your ability to land an in-demand role and build your career.
An authorized certification course through ONLC, a Microsoft training partner, can help you prep for Azure role-based certifications that include Fundamentals, Associate, Expert and Specialty levels. See Azure Certifications & Learning Paths .
Azure Group Training:
Custom & Flexible
Get your team ready for Azure with the skills they'll learn with our Azure group training course options. Microsoft Azure group training is highly effective and can be customized to meet specific objectives, schedules and budgets! Choose to have the instructor in-person onsite, virtually, or in combination to accommodate people attending from multiple sites.
Backed by Microsoft, we have the skills and resources to make your Azure group training a success. Our custom group training and consulting services are designed to help your business achieve its goals. For more information and for a price quote based on your needs see Group Training .
Popular Course: AZ-104 for Azure Administrator Certification
This is our most attended Azure learning classes. During the authorized AZ-104 Azure Administrator course, you will learn how to manage Azure subscriptions, secure identities, configure virtual networking, connect Azure to on-premises sites, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor health and performance.
See AZ-104 course outline & class dates .
MICROSOFT AUTHORIZED AZURE CERTIFICATION TRAINING SCHEDULE
Choose either our live, online instructor-led training courses which you can attend from any of ONLC's training centers coast to coast or from your own location, OR opt for self-study On-Demand titled courses you take from your own location using your own equipment. ONLC makes learning Microsoft Azure available in these learning formats so you can select the training that's best for you and your learning needs!
Instructor-led Azure Training Classes 
In the Azure certification list of Ready to Run Azure training certification classes, click the title of those marked with the green flag (
) to see specific locations and dates. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag (
) to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.
Class Information
Azure On-Demand: Self-study Courses 
NOTE: The Days column denotes content equivalent, not access duration. Course access duration is typically multiple months. As that detail can vary by title, specifics are provided in the course outline which can be viewed by clicking a below title.
Class Information
| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| Fundamentals | ||
| Microsoft On-Demand: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) | 2 | $245 |
| Microsoft On-Demand: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) | 1 | $195 |
| Administration | ||
| Microsoft On-Demand: Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) | 4 | $345 |
| Development & DevOps | ||
| Microsoft On-Demand: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204) | 5 | $395 |
| Microsoft On-Demand: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions (AZ-400) | 5 | $395 |
| Security & Architecture-Design | ||
| Microsoft On-Demand: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) | 4 | $345 |
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MICROSOFT AZURE CERTIFICATIONS & LEARNING PATHS
Azure Certifications are available for entry-level Fundamentals, intermediate-level Associate, advanced-level Expert certifications plus some Specialty credentials. With these professional Microsoft certifications you can advance your skills, get hired, demonstrate clear business impact, and take your career to the next level. Ready for any of these professional certifications with authorized training from ONLC, a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Training Services.
Microsoft Azure Certification Learning paths are listed below. Have a volume training need (number of people and/or classes)? Check out our money-saving ONLC's Learning Credits for possible discounts!
Maintaining Microsoft Certification: Microsoft role-based and specialty certifications need to be renewed annually by passing Microsoft's free online assessment exam. (Exception: Microsoft Fundamentals certifications do not expire.) As soon as a Microsoft certified professional is eligible to renew (up to six months before your certification expires) Microsoft will alert and provide assessment information. Those who allow their certification to expire will need to earn the certification again by passing the required certification exam.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Azure Fundamentals is a great starting point for anyone new to IT and interested in the cloud, but aren't quite sure what it can do with cloud applications. This entry-level training lets you learn the benefits of cloud computing, features in Azure that save you time and money, basic strategies for transitioning to the cloud and more.
Prerequisite
Familiarity with general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, compute, application support, and application development. Azure Fundamentals can be used to prepare for other Azure role-based or specialty certifications, but it is not a prerequisite for any of them.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals
This AZ-900 Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
AZ-900 On-Demand: Azure Fundamentals
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-900
Azure Fundamentals is not a required prerequisite for the Associate or Expert level certifications in Azure, but does provide a good foundation upon which one can progress on to Azure advanced-level certifications.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
This program certification is intended for those beginning to work with data in the Azure cloud. Azure Data Fundamentals candidates should have foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services.
Authorized Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
DP-900: Azure Data Fundamentals
This DP-900 Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
DP-900 On-Demand: Azure Data Fundamentals
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
DP-900
Azure Data Fundamentals is NOT a required prerequisite, but it is a good prep for Azure intermediate-level certifications like Azure Database Administrator Associate or Azure Data Engineer Associate.
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
IMPORTANT NOTE: Microsoft is retiring this certification as of June 30, 2026. Please plan accordingly.
Those with technical and non-technical backgrounds should consider Azure AI Fundamentals certification. This certification is an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of common ML and AI workloads and how to implement them on Azure. Candidates for Azure AI Fundamentals should have foundational knowledge of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and understand how to implement them on Microsoft Azure.
Authorized Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals
This AI-900 Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
AI-900 On-Demand: Azure AI Fundamentals
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
AI-900
Azure AI Fundamentals is not a required prerequisite for the Azure Associate or Expert level certifications, but is a good way to to prepare for Azure role-based certifications like Azure Data Scientist Associate or Azure AI Engineer Associate.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
An Azure Administrator Associate is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security. Individuals with this education level and credential work as Azure system administrators which are some of the most in-demand IT professionals, commanding salaries ranging from $75,000 to over $100,000 per year.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-104: Azure Administrator
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
AZ-104 On-Demand: Azure Administrator
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-104
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
An Azure Database Administrator Associate implements and manages the operational aspects of cloud-native and hybrid data platform solutions built on Microsoft Azure data services and Microsoft SQL Server. The Azure Database Administrator uses a variety of methods and tools to perform day-to-day operations, including applying knowledge of using T-SQL for administrative management purposes.
It is recommended candidates already understand all concepts in Azure Data Fundamentals.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure
This DP-300 Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
DP-300
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Responsibilities include transforming data into reusable analytics assets by using Microsoft Fabric components. The primary audience for is data professionals with experience in data modeling, extraction, and analytics. This training is designed for professionals who want to use Microsoft Fabric to create and deploy enterprise-scale data analytics solutions.
Though not required, this certification is a recommended continuation following Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification .
Authorized Microsoft Fabric Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Fabric Exam
DP-600
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
IMPORTANT NOTE: Microsoft is retiring this certification as of July 31, 2026. Please plan accordingly.
Microsoft Azure is the cloud for modern business. An Azure Developer Associate can develop for cloud storage, create Platform as a Service (PaaS) Solutions, secure cloud solutions, develop for an Azure cloud model, implement cloud integration solutions and develop Azure Cognitive Services, Bot, and IoT solutions.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
AZ-204 On-Demand: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-204
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
IMPORTANT NOTE: Microsoft is retiring this certification as of August 31, 2026. Please plan accordingly.
Azure Security Engineer Associates implement security controls and threat protection, manage identity and access, and protect data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments as part of end-to-end infrastructure. This is an Azure associate-level certification.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-500: Azure Security Technologies
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
AZ-500 On-Demand: Azure Security Technologies
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-500
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate
Azure Network Engineer Associates recommend, plan and implement Azure networking solutions as well as manage solutions for performance, resiliency, scale, and security. This is an Azure associate-level certification.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-700
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate
This Microsoft certification validates the skills of administrators who can configure and manage Windows Server on-premises, hybrid, and infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform workloads. Windows Server administrators help organizations successfully make the most of all of these environments.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Courses
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—AND—
AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-800 and AZ-801
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist
IMPORTANT NOTE: Microsoft is retiring this certification as of June 01, 2026. Please plan accordingly.
Azure Data Scientist Associates apply Azure’s machine learning techniques to train, evaluate, and deploy models that solve business problems. This is an Azure associate-level certification.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
DP-100: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
DP-100
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer
IMPORTANT NOTE: Microsoft is retiring this certification as of June 30, 2026. Please plan accordingly.
Azure AI Engineer Associates use Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, and Knowledge Mining to architect and implement Microsoft AI solutions involving natural language processing, speech, computer vision, bots, and agents. This is an Azure associate-level certification.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AI-102: Designing and Implementing an Azure AI Solution
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
AI-102
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
This certification confirms you have mastered the skills needed to design solutions that run on Azure. A Microsoft Azure solution architect must have expertise in compute, network, storage, and security. This is an expert-level Azure credential.
Required Prerequisite
Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification (AZ-104)
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-305: Azure Architect Design
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-305
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Azure DevOps professionals streamline delivery by optimizing practices, improving communications and collaboration, and creating automation. They design and implement strategies for application code and infrastructure that allow for continuous integration, continuous testing, continuous delivery and continuous monitoring and feedback. This Azure expert-level certification confirms you have those skills.
Required Prerequisite
Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate and Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
—OR—
Azure On-Demand Course (self-study)
(click
course title for outline & details)
AZ-400 On-Demand: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions
This is self-study, self-paced training.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-400
Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
(Specialty)
Specialty Architects of Azure for SAP Workloads have extensive experience and knowledge of the SAP Landscape Certification process and industry standards that are specific to the long-term operation of an SAP solution.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-120: Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
This Microsoft authorized course is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-120
Microsoft Certified: Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty
(Specialty)
This intermediate-level certification is for those who want to use Azure Virtual Desktop to plan, deliver, manage, and monitor virtual desktop experiences and remote apps on Microsoft Azure for any device.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
AZ-140: Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads
Microsoft authorized course AZ-140 is live, hands-on training that's fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
AZ-140
Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty
(Specialty)
Candidates for this certification should have subject matter expertise designing, implementing, and monitoring cloud-native applications that store and manage data. With this course you will learn to integrate the solution with other Azure services. You will also design, implement, and monitor solutions that consider security, availability, resilience, and performance requirements.
Those who achieve this intermediate-level certification can write efficient queries, create indexing policies, manage, and provision resources in the SQL API and SDK with Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB.
Authorized Azure Instructor-led Training Course
(click
course title for outline & dates)
DP-420: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty
Microsoft authorized course DP-420 is a speciality course that's live, hands-on training so it is fully interactive
with an online instructor.
See course outline, class dates, cost and registration.
Authorized Azure Exam
DP-420
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Maintaining Your Microsoft Role-based & Specialty Certifications
Microsoft role-based and specialty certifications (excludes Fundamentals level as those certifications do not expire) need to be renewed annually by passing Microsoft's free online assessments. As soon as you are eligible to renew (up to six months before your certification expires) Microsoft will alert you and provide assessment information. If you allow your certification to expire, you will need to earn the certification again by passing the required exam.
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