As a Cloud Security Specialist, you protect Azure infrastructure, detect security threats, and implement compliance policies. You learn how cloud technologies, identity solutions, and AI applications in Microsoft Azure work together – from the fundamentals to practical security monitoring.

The program combines Azure fundamentals with advanced security topics. Practical content on threat detection and security operations prepares you for relevant Microsoft certifications.

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Explore Azure AI concepts: machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing – with a focus on understanding and using AI services in the cloud.

Certification: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

A compact introduction to cloud concepts and Microsoft Azure: build a foundational understanding of cloud services and their value – no prior technical knowledge required.

Certification: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Understand security, compliance, and identity solutions in Microsoft environments: zero trust approaches, Microsoft Defender, and Azure Active Directory as an introduction to IT security.

Certification: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Apply advanced Azure security features: protect identities, networks, data, and applications, and implement security policies and threat detection through practical exercises.

Certification: Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate

Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents: work hands-on with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and other security monitoring tools.

Certification: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate

  • ITIL® 4 Foundation with exam: Introduction to modern IT service management based on ITIL® 4 – with a focus on practices, processes, and organizational value.
  • EXIN® Agile Scrum Foundation: Agile principles, roles, and working methods in the Scrum environment – with targeted preparation for Scrum certification.
  • PRINCE2® 7 Foundation with exam: Structured project management according to PRINCE2® 7 – a valuable complement to technical and cloud qualifications.
  • For individual specialization: SC-300, SC-400, SC-100, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or EC-Council Incident Handler can be added.

Start date: Flexible start possible at any time.
Duration: 4.75 months full-time; part-time participation extends the duration accordingly. Duration may vary depending on location.
Delivery: Live online lessons with a guided learning phase and structured exam preparation by experienced mentors.
Location: At the New Horizons Training Center or from home – location-independent.

Target group:
Anyone looking to enter or expand their role in cloud security – whether as an IT professional with foundational skills or as a career changer – will benefit from this practice-oriented training in the Azure security environment.

Prerequisite:
Basic English skills are required. A technical foundation and initial familiarity with IT systems or programming make it easier to get started, but are not a strict prerequisite.

Funding:
Funding of up to 100% from the Employment Agency is possible. Additional funding programs under the Qualification Opportunities Act are available for employees and companies – including during short-time work.

We are AZAV certified:
Together we develop a tailored training strategy that strengthens your career prospects. You can design your individual training plan flexibly and according to your needs.
 

Up to 100% funding for your continuing education

Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.

Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.