Visual Studio subscribers now have another way to strengthen their Azure skills through the Cloud Academy learning benefit. The offering provides hands-on learning designed to help developers build practical Azure knowledge, prepare for certifications, and keep up with evolving cloud technologies.
Here's what you need to know:
Learn Azure by Doing
Cloud Academy goes beyond traditional courses with hands-on Azure labs and real-world environments. You can practice your skills while building knowledge you can apply to everyday cloud projects.
Choose Learning That Fits Your Goals
Whether you're new to Azure, expanding your cloud expertise, or preparing for advanced projects, Cloud Academy offers flexible learning paths for different experience levels. You’ll also get interactive assessments, sandbox environments, and AI-powered guidance to support your learning.
Prepare for Azure Certifications
Cloud Academy combines guided lessons, hands-on labs, and assessments to help you prepare for Microsoft Azure certifications. Learning resources include AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator, AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions, and AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions.
Build Practical Cloud Skills
Explore real-world scenarios including container deployment, Azure Functions, workflow automation, Azure Container Registry, storage cost optimisation, Microsoft Entra ID security, Azure AI, prompt engineering, and more. This hands-on approach helps turn learning into skills you can use on real projects.
Keep Your Azure Skills Current
As Azure continues to evolve, Cloud Academy helps you keep learning without stepping away from your day-to-day responsibilities. Whether you're exploring Azure AI, developing cloud-native applications, strengthening DevOps skills, or preparing for certification, you can continue building your expertise at your own pace.
Activate Your Visual Studio Benefit
If you're an eligible Visual Studio subscriber, your subscription includes access to valuable learning benefits through Cloud Academy. Visit the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal to access your benefits and activate Cloud Academy today.
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