Microsoft Cloud Security - South Central IoT

Microsoft Cloud Security

This course provides the fundamentals of security, compliance and identity across cloud-based and related Microsoft services. Successful completion of the course and final exam will earn candidates the official Microsoft Certification SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Offered online with: Bletchley Campus

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What will I do?

You will learn about core concepts that are foundational to security, compliance, and identity solutions, including shared responsibility, Zero Trust, data residency and the role of identity providers.

Course materials are studied remotely and at your own pace through the Microsoft Learn portal. Materials are a mixture of videos, reading and labs. Unlimited practice exams are included, and you will sit the final exam remotely whilst being supervised by a member of staff. This is a globally recognised and industry-endorsed Microsoft Certification.

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Is it for me?

This course is targeted to those looking to familiarise themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.

Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 and want to understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these solutions to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution.


What’s next?

You can progress towards additional Microsoft qualifications to improve your understanding with industry recognised qualifications. This course may lead to careers in the following areas:

  • Security Operations Analyst
  • IT Administrator
  • Network Systems Administrator
  • Computer User Support Specialist

You need to be employed to access this course. You can discuss further career opportunities with our Digital Coach following successful completion of the respective programme.

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Are there any entry requirements?

This course is targeted to those looking to familiarise themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity across cloud-based and related Microsoft services.

Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 and want to understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these areas to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution.

Course highlights

We work with Microsoft to deliver these qualifications and cover the following areas:

  • Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft identity and access management solutions
  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions
  • Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions

How much will I have to study each week?

A minimum of 5-6 study hours per week will be required to complete the course within 6 weeks.

Individual students working in the IT industry may have enhanced subject knowledge and we can arrange for their exam to take place within 2-3 weeks.

How will my progress be monitored?

You will be allocated to a specialist Digital Coach to review progress.

You will complete the modular Learning Paths to assess your performance.

You will attempt the Pre-Assessment activity online via MeasureUp (Microsoft’s official practice test website) to ensure you are ready to take the final exam.

All assessments will take place online with the final exam being monitored by a member of staff.