Cloud DevOps using Microsoft Azure

Program overview: Why should I take this program?

• Why should I enroll?

  Microsoft Azure is one of the fastest growing cloud service providers around, with 95% of Fortune 500 companies trusting the platform with their business. That’s why companies across industries are looking to hire developers with Azure expertise, as Azure-related job growth is projected to hit almost 40% over the next decade. With Udacity’s Cloud DevOps using Microsoft Azure Nanodegree program, you will learn the skills you need to be in demand, and you'll be prepared to take the Microsoft AZ-400 Certification exam, proving your proficiency at designing and implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions.

• What jobs will this program prepare me for?

  Companies are hiring professionals with Azure skills for roles such as Systems Architect, Security Engineer, Database Architect, Network Architect, SysAdmin, Cyber Analyst, Database Admin, Software Engineer, and more.

• How do I know if this program is right for me?

  If you're a developer, system admin, or operations manager interested in automating IT infrastructure, building software delivery pipelines, and deploying and managing infrastructure, this program is for you. This program will enable you to gain the skills necessary to succeed in this rapidly-growing field.

Enrollment and admission

• Do I need to apply? What are the admission criteria?

  There is no application. This Nanodegree program accepts everyone, regardless of experience and specific background.

• What are the prerequisites for enrollment?

  A well-prepared learner is already able to:

  • Write and read code using Python with 1 or more years of experience, including knowledge of loops, if/then statements, data types, functions, classes, and objects
  • Create a free-tier Azure account for this course, which requires a computer with command-line access, an up-to-date Web browser, and an email address
  • Demonstrate conceptual cloud skills
  • Demonstrate basic Linux shell skills

• If I do not meet the requirements to enroll, what should I do?

  Udacity's Intro to Cloud Computing course is a great way to brush up on foundational Cloud concepts. We also have this Intro to Python Programming course, and the Linux Command Line Basics course if you'd like to learn more about the Linux OS.

Tuition and term of program

• How is this Nanodegree program structured?

  The Cloud DevOps using Microsoft Azure Nanodegree program is comprised of content and curriculum to support three projects. Once you subscribe to a Nanodegree program, you will have access to the content and services for the length of time specified by your subscription. We estimate that students can complete the program in three months, working 5-10 hours per week.
  
  Each project will be reviewed by the Udacity reviewer network. Feedback will be provided and if you do not pass the project, you will be asked to resubmit the project until it passes.

• How long is this Nanodegree program?

  You will have access to this Nanodegree program for as long as your subscription remains active. The estimated time to complete this program can be found on the webpage and in the syllabus, and is based on the average amount of time we project that it takes a student to complete the projects and coursework. See the Terms of Use and FAQs for other policies regarding the terms of access to our Nanodegree programs.

• Can I switch my start date? Can I get a refund?

  Please see the Udacity Program Terms of Use and FAQs for policies on enrollment in our programs.

Software and hardware: What do I need for this program?

• What hardware, software, and versions will I need in this program?

  For this Nanodegree program, you will need a desktop or laptop computer running recent versions of Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux and an unmetered broadband Internet connection.