If you’re planning to learn Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform in 2022, you’ll want to take advantage of free courses and free trials wherever possible to save yourself some money. There are lots of options out there, but here are the top six free resources available right now
1) Microsoft MOC On-Demand Training
Microsoft made it easier than ever for IT pros and developers to learn about Microsoft Azure with a wide range of on-demand, live, online training courses. With these courses, you can train at your own pace through short video lessons while also taking quizzes and exams along the way. The best part is that these courses are 100% free! You just need an active MSDN subscription.
2) Microsoft Virtual Network
While there’s no substitute for hands-on experience, you can still build your knowledge of Microsoft Azure with a variety of free courses from Microsoft Virtual Network . The academy offers more than 200 free courses on topics including security, marketing, development, data analytics and much more. Be sure to check out Microsoft’s overview page for an introductory video and links to specific courses within each category.
3) Microsoft Virtual Labs
Microsoft Virtual Labs provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step demonstrations of Microsoft Azure features, technologies, and solutions. It’s a great way to learn more about cloud computing and build your knowledge of Microsoft products and services.
4) Pluralsight Training
If you want to master Microsoft’s powerful cloud infrastructure, then you’re going to need a lot of training. At first glance, it might seem like there’s no free way of getting quality Microsoft Azure education. Luckily, there are tons of great courses available online for free right now, and we want to show you how you can use these courses effectively as a stepping stone into higher level courses.
5) Channel 9 Videos
Watch channel 9 videos that cover Microsoft’s cloud-hosting service. The channel has a large selection of video tutorials, covering everything from security and networking to identity management. Most videos are no longer than 30 minutes, so you can easily watch them during your lunch break. It’s also worth noting that Channel 9 is hosted by Microsoft engineers, which means you get more technical information about how cloud-platform works than with other channels such as Lynda or Udemy.
6) TechNet Articles
There are hundreds of free Azure resources you can use to learn more about Microsoft Azure. All you need is a TechNet subscription—and if you don’t have one, there’s still a way to go over all of these courses without any fees whatsoever. If you don’t want to pay anything, just register with an associate account and sign up for TechNet Pulse; each week Microsoft releases new content on its cloud products, so stay tuned! As far as a formal course goes, Microsoft offers two: Introduction to Windows AzureTM Technology Solutions and Developing Applications Using Windows AzureTM. You can find dozens of other similar courses that cover some aspect of Microsoft’s cloud-computing platform from other providers. Here are a few good ones we recommend.
