Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals (HYBRID)

Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals

Product ID:IUN3DAI , Delivery Code: 263002

Date: 14 january 2026

Duration: 1 day (9:30 - 16:30)

Programme Overview:

Begin your journey into artificial intelligence and position yourself for success in the future of cloud engineering. AI is reshaping how organisations operate, offering developers and businesses powerful new capabilities. With the right skills, you can create smarter digital platforms, enhance application performance, uncover meaningful data insights, and apply these abilities across countless industries.

The Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals programme provides the perfect foundation, giving you the essential knowledge to understand AI concepts while preparing you for more advanced training within the highly regarded Microsoft Azure ecosystem.

As cloud technology continues to expand, so does the demand for skilled Azure professionals. In the UK, Azure Cloud Engineers typically earn between £43,000 and £78,000 per year (Glassdoor, 2024), reflecting the strong need for cloud and AI expertise.

Whether you’re making a complete career change or aiming to strengthen the skills you already have, Azure AI Fundamentals offers a valuable first step. It equips you with the tools to build intelligent solutions, boosts your confidence in cloud technologies, and sets you on a clear path to long-term growth in the evolving world of cloud and AI innovation.

Modules

• Key Cloud Concepts
• Introduction to Microsoft Azure
• Architectural components including Compute, Networking, and Storage
• Features and tools to secure, govern, and administer Azure
• The Microsoft Azure shared responsibility model
• Security best practices
• Microsoft Azure cost management, economics, and billing
• Microsoft Azure services for common use cases
• Serverless functions
• Practical demos and exam practice

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this programme. However, the ideal candidate will have some experience of using Microsoft Azure and associated services. If you are already certified in Azure Cloud Fundamentals, you may want to consider our Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Programme.

Qualification

Certified Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals (AZ-900 exam).

Progression

After completing the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals Exam, you could complete the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification. You could also progress onto an HNC in Cloud Computing.

Feeds & Funding

The cost of completing this programme is £1,500.

If you meet the criteria, you may be able to receive funding to complete the Microsoft Azure Cloud Fundamentals programme.

Welsh Government Priority Skills Personal Learning Account

To be eligible for a Priority Skills Personal Learning Account, you must be:

• aged 19+; and
• living in Wales; and
• currently employed or self-employed;

Welsh Government React Plus Scheme

This programme is funded by Welsh Government through the . Eligibility criteria for funding applies. To apply for funding to attend this programme, you must be:

• Living in Wales; and
• Over the Age of 19; and

either:

• Unemployed for less than 12 months
• Aged 18 – 24 and currently unemployed

A member of the team will discuss your eligibility for funding during your application. Check your funding eligibility here.