Cybersecurity Foundation + AZ 900
Online | Cybersecurity, Cloud & AI Courses
2 session / week
This is a FREE course
Course Overview
Join our Cybersecurity Foundation course and learn about essential IT, computer networks, cybersecurity topics, and cloud computing basics, leading to Microsoft's AZ 900 certification. You meet twice a week for the classes. In the last three weeks of classes, you prepare for the AZ-900 certification. It takes place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (December 2nd to 18th). You will also gain access to career training, soft skills workshops, and a mentorship program. Enhance your skills and prepare for more advanced cybersecurity courses.
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IT, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity Overview
Cybersecurity Tools, Windows and Linux concepts
Hackers and Cyber Criminals
Cybersecurity Attacks and Defenses
Introduction to Cloud Computing (Microsoft AZ 900)
Job Readiness: Soft skills through career training geared towards preparing you for job applications & interviews, networking events, and job fairs.
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Live Sessions: You have live sessions twice a week where teachers explain the key concepts. The volunteer teachers are experts in the industry.
Self-Study: You study around 6 hours weekly on projects and hands-on labs.
Important: The final two weeks of the course are intensive, with classes from Monday to Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Please note that, in order to access the final two weeks of the course (Introduction to Cloud Computing (Microsoft AZ900)) and get a free exam certification voucher, you will need to attend 80% of the live classes and deliver a project.
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You have a basic understanding of computers, concepts like operating systems, computer networks, the Internet etc.
You have an interest in cybersecurity, computers, and networks.
You are able to understand and speak English.
you are able to commit to the full duration of the program. 80% attendance and homework completion is required for graduation. If you fulfill these requirements, you will be able to access the Microsoft AZ900 certification preparation course and obtain a free exam voucher for the Microsoft Certification. The last 3 weeks of the course are intensive, with classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
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Learn more about AZ900 and the learning journey on Microsoft Learn AZ 900
Learn how to use prompting for learning by taking this 1 hour IBM SkillsBuild course on prompting.
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You have an understanding of the fundamentals of cybersecurity and are ready to step up to more advanced cybersecurity topics and courses.
You are prepared to appear for the Microsoft AZ900 certification exam
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Career & Soft Skills Workshops
ReDI Mentorship Program (mentors in the IT industry)
ReDI Talent Pool (job listing platform)
Further Online Learning resources such as SkillBuild self-paced eLearning (by IBM & ReDI)
- Online Course
- Classes: Mon & Wed 19:00 – 21:05
- Spring Semester: March - June
- Fall Semester: September-December
- Teaching language: English