Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

Cloud basics with a sandbox

This beginner Coursera course is built for people starting with the cloud, as well as those with cloud experience who are new to Microsoft Azure. It introduces core Azure concepts and services and shows how to choose the right Azure solution for different business scenarios.

Practical elements

• Use of the Microsoft Azure portal to create resources.
• A sandbox environment for creating and testing Azure resources.

Topics the skills list names

Virtualization, cloud storage, virtual networking, cloud management, data storage and scalability are the areas the listing highlights.

Who it suits

Beginners who want a hands-on starting point, and experienced staff who are new to Azure specifically. The sandbox is a low-stakes place to try resource creation before you work in your own account.