Azure certifications
Build practical skills through Azure courses designed for cloud, data, AI and security professionals. Learn with one of the UK's most experienced Microsoft Learning Partners and prepare for Azure certification with confidence.
Why choose Azure certification?
Proven cloud competence
Azure certification demonstrates practical, real-world cloud skills. As a recognised Microsoft Azure Solutions Partner for Data & AI, Firebrand offers a broad range of certifications aligned to real job roles and industry demand.
Built for career progression
Azure certification opens doors to cloud focused roles across engineering, administration, architecture, DevOps and security – and certified professionals typically earn more due to their verified expertise.
Trusted worldwide
Microsoft certifications are globally recognised, giving employers and organisations confidence in your ability to manage, secure and optimise Azure environments.
How to get Microsoft Azure-certified with Firebrand
Live online
Get the classroom experience, wherever you are. Join live, instructor-led sessions with real-time support, hands-on learning and the flexibility to train from anywhere.
In-person classroom
Learn face-to-face at a convenient city centre location. Benefit from expert instructor guidance, hands-on labs and structured progression designed to keep you on track for certification.
Fast-track residential
Your accelerated route to certification. Train in an intensive, distraction-free residential environment with focused instruction, practical exercises, accommodation and meals all included.
Azure certification guide
Fundamentals
Start your cloud journey with entry‑level Azure certifications that introduce core cloud, data, and AI concepts. These Microsoft Azure courses are ideal for beginners or anyone preparing for role‑based certifications.
Azure Fundamentals (AZ 900)
Learn core cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, governance and security to build a strong foundation for all future Azure learning.
Azure Data Fundamentals (DP 900)
Understand relational and non-relational data, analytics workloads and Azure data services to prepare for data engineering or database roles.
Azure AI Fundamentals (AI 901)
Explore machine learning, responsible AI and Azure AI services, gaining essential knowledge for AI development or cloud based automation work.
Associate
Role‑based Azure certifications for professionals working hands‑on with Azure. Ideal for administrators, developers, database specialists and network engineers building operational cloud expertise.
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ 104)
Manage Azure identities, storage, compute, networking and governance, developing practical operational skills for real world cloud administration.
Can be combined with Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305). Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-104 & AZ-305)
Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP 300)
Implement, secure, optimise, and monitor Azure SQL workloads, ensuring high availability, strong performance and reliable database operations.
Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
Design and configure Azure networking solutions including routing, private access, hybrid connectivity and secure network architectures.
Expert
High‑level certifications for senior cloud professionals designing enterprise architectures or leading DevOps transformation across large‑scale Azure environments.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ 305)
Design secure, scalable Azure solutions across compute, networking, storage, identity and governance, supporting enterprise level cloud transformation.
Can be combined with Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104). Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-104 & AZ-305)
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ 400)
Implement CI/CD pipelines, automation, testing and release management using Azure DevOps and GitHub to streamline modern development workflows.
Specialty
Advanced certifications for experienced professionals working with specialised Azure workloads such as SAP, virtual desktops or globally-distributed NoSQL applications.
Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty (AZ 120)
Plan, design and implement SAP workloads on Azure, ensuring performance, reliability and seamless integration with enterprise systems.
Azure Virtual Desktop Specialty (AZ 140)
Deploy, manage and optimise Azure Virtual Desktop environments, delivering secure, scalable virtualised applications and desktops.
Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP 420)
Build globally-distributed NoSQL applications using Azure Cosmos DB, focusing on performance, partitioning, consistency and scalable design.
Why choose Firebrand for Azure training?
Official Azure training for the modern workplace
Train using industry-recognised, Microsoft-approved content, supported by hands-on labs, practical exercises and exam-focused learning designed to build real-world capability.
A trusted partner
As one of the UK's most experienced Microsoft Learning Partners, we deliver trusted training across key certification pathways – from Fundamentals to Expert and Specialty.
Expert support, proven results
Learn from experienced professionals through our award-winning Lecture-Lab-Review model, backed by our Certification Guarantee.
FAQs
Azure is Microsoft’s cloud platform, offering compute, storage, networking, security, AI and application services that organisations use to build, deploy and manage cloud‑based solutions. Azure certifications validate cloud skills across administration, engineering, architecture, security and DevOps, proving an individual can work effectively with Microsoft Azure services.
They’re designed for IT professionals working in cloud, infrastructure, security, development or operations roles who need to demonstrate competence in Azure environments.
Azure certification provides proven cloud competence, stronger career mobility, higher earning potential and industry‑recognised trust in your ability to manage and secure Azure workloads.
Yes – Azure certifications map directly to modern cloud roles, helping professionals move into positions such as cloud engineer, architect, DevOps engineer and security engineer.
Microsoft certifications are globally recognised, giving employers confidence that certified staff can design, deploy and maintain secure, scalable Azure solutions.
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