Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp

The Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp teaches you vital Microsoft Azure administration and security skills through hands-on labs and expert instruction. The intensive training prepares you to pass the two exams necessary to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate and Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.

You will build your knowledge through hands-on labs, simulations, and real-world application of skills. The combination of practical labs and expert instruction ensures you will leave the boot camp with skills that directly transfer to the workplace and what you need to obtain your Microsoft Azure certifications.

You will receive an exam voucher for the Microsoft: Azure Administrator (AZ-104) and the Microsoft: Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) certification exams with your enrollment.

Our Certification Success Program, paired with our provided prep materials, boot camp sessions, and post-work, is designed to ease any concerns you may have when taking the certification exam. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, this program provides peace of mind that you may be eligible to take the certification exam a second time (if needed) at no additional fee.

*To qualify for a second certification exam voucher, students must:

• Attend at least 85% of each day of class
• Score a 90% or higher on their final practice exam
• Take the first exam within 90 days of class completion
• Upload your exam failure notice from your first exam attempt

What you will learn

• Manage identity and access
• Implement platform protection
• Manage security operations
• Secure data and applications

How you will benefit

• Prepare for the AZ-104 and AZ-500 exams
• Exam vouchers included with boot camp purchase
• Apply what you learn through hands-on labs, simulations, and real-world application of skills
• Expert instruction and support
• Expand career opportunities with these in-demand Microsoft Azure certifications

1. Azure Administrator Associate
   1. Identity
   2. Governance and compliance
   3. Azure administration
   4. Virtual Networking
   5. Intersite connectivity
   6. Network traffic management
   7. Azure storage
   8. Azure virtual machines
   9. Serverless computing
   10. Data protection
   11. Monitoring
2. Azure Security Engineer Associate
   1. Identity and access
   2. Platform protection
   3. Security operations
   4. Data and applications

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• A microphone.
• Speakers.
• A webcam.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 7 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online .
• Adobe Acrobat Reader .
• Zoom Meetings .
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The student materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

A basic understanding of cloud computing is recommended but not required.

Certification Requirements:

To sit for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, the following is recommended:

• Be familiar with the general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, computing, application support, and application development.
• No, IT experience is required to sit for the exam.

To sit for the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam, the following experience is recommended:

• Have subject matter expertise implementing Azure security controls that protect identity, access, data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments as part of an end-to-end infrastructure.
• Have practical experience in the administration of Azure and hybrid environments.
• Have experience with infrastructure such as code, security operations processes, cloud capabilities, and Azure services.

Boot camps are led by instructors that have years of industry experience and are recognized as subject matter experts.

What is the highest paying Microsoft Azure Certification, and what is the demand for the AZ-104 and AZ-500?

According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary of Azure Solutions Architects is $152,142 in the United States. Azure Administrators can typically expect to earn between $80,000 and $116,500, depending on their location and experience level.

Microsoft Azure Certification demand is growing. Global Knowledge lists the Azure Administrator Associate as one of the 15 highest-paying certifications of 2020, reporting that those holding the credential earn an average salary of $125,993. The Azure Administrator Associate is also the most sought-after of all Microsoft credentials.

What salary can I expect with an AZ-500 certification?

The average Certified Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate or AZ-500 salary in the United States is $147,764, according to Indeed.

What salary can I expect with an AZ-104 certification?

There are many different jobs that you can hold with an AZ-104 certification, and the AZ-104 salary varies. An AZ-104 certified systems administrator earns an average salary of $64,000 according to PayScale, while a Network Administrator with the same certification will earn an average of $65,000 per year.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for and receive an exam voucher for the Microsoft: Azure Administrator (AZ-104) and the Microsoft: Azure Security Technologies (AZ-500) certification exams with your enrollment.

To sit for the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, the following is recommended:

• Be familiar with the general technology concepts, including concepts of networking, storage, computing, application support, and application development.
• No, IT experience is required to sit for the exam.

To sit for the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam, the following experience is recommended:

• Have subject matter expertise implementing Azure security controls that protect identity, access, data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments as part of an end-to-end infrastructure.
• Have practical experience in the administration of Azure and hybrid environments.
• Have experience with infrastructures such as code, security operations processes, cloud capabilities, and Azure services.

When can I start this course?

You can register for the boot camp whenever you are ready. Our team will help you select the session that will best fit you.

How long does it take to complete this course?

The boot camp is 7 days in length. You will have 3 months from the completion of the boot camp to access all boot camp materials.

What kind of support will I receive?

The boot camp instructor will be available during the session to answer any questions. You will also have access to the Infosec Skills platform where you will be able to create support requests, as needed.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of your boot camp session, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from Infosec and the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career and stand out to potential employers. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us."

Incredible! I have attended classes where the instructor just read PowerPoints — our instructor added so much additional information to the class and knows the field of security inside and out! I was very pleased with his knowledge and instructional skills.

I went to West Point for my bachelor’s, Columbia for my master’s and had multiple Army-led courses, and this ranks as one of the best, most engaging courses that I have ever had.

The instructor was able to take material that prior to the class had made no sense and explained it in real-world scenarios that were able to be understood.