The AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a short Course / Skills Programme offered by CTU for 2027 learners. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Do you qualify
Grade 12 Required Subjects to study AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals at CTU
- No technical IT experience is required
- General IT knowledge is helpful
What you study
About AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
An introductory Microsoft course on cloud computing with Azure. It covers core cloud and Azure concepts, the main Azure services, management tools, security and network security features, identity, governance, privacy and compliance, and how Azure costs and service level agreements work. It suits business and IT staff, students and decision makers exploring the cloud, and prepares you for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam. CTU runs it on campus or virtually through its national hybrid schedule. CTU's corporate division can also run it as customised training for company teams, and scheduled classes can be joined on campus or virtually.
After you graduate
Careers After AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Useful for cloud support, IT sales, junior cloud administrator roles and as a first step to Azure Administrator certification.
Course intelligence for AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like CTU. Ask CTU directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
CTU’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with CTU and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply for AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals in 2027
Book through CTU's corporate training team via the course page, the contact centre on 0861 100 395 or WhatsApp 083 648 7294 for short courses. Request a formal quote and choose a date from the national hybrid schedule.
Ready to apply? This takes you straight to CTU Training Solutions’s own official application page.
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Source: Official website: https://ctutraining.ac.za/courses/az-900-introduction-to-cloud-infrastructure/, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with CTU Training Solutions before applying.