Training & Education

Azure training resources, certifications, and learning paths for government IT professionals

Whether you’re just getting started with Azure or looking to deepen your AI expertise, these resources are curated for government IT leaders and technical teams.


Upcoming Microsoft Events

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Ability SummitMay 19–20, 2026HybridConferenceExplore how agentic AI empowers people with disabilities at the frontier of accessibility
Microsoft BuildJune 2–3, 2026Hybrid (San Francisco + Online)ConferenceGo deep on real code and real systems — AI, developer tools, cloud platform, and more

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Getting Started with AI on Azure

ResourceDescription
Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)Entry-level certification covering AI concepts, Azure AI services, and responsible AI
Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)Hands-on certification for building AI solutions with Azure AI Services
Generative AI for BeginnersFree 21-lesson course from Microsoft on building with generative AI
Azure OpenAI Service DocumentationOfficial docs for deploying and using OpenAI models on Azure
Azure AI FoundryBuild, evaluate, and deploy generative AI apps with Azure AI Foundry
AI Learning HubMicrosoft’s central hub for all AI learning paths and resources
Responsible AI ResourcesMicrosoft’s framework for responsible AI development and deployment

Azure Fundamentals & Certifications

ResourceDescription
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)The starting point — cloud concepts, Azure services, security, and pricing
Azure Administrator (AZ-104)Managing Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and networking
Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305)Designing infrastructure, data, and application solutions on Azure
Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500)Security controls, threat protection, and identity management
Microsoft LearnFree, self-paced learning paths across all Microsoft technologies
Microsoft Learn for GovernmentTraining paths specifically curated for government organizations

Cloud Adoption & Architecture

ResourceDescription
Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)Microsoft’s proven methodology for cloud adoption — strategy, planning, readiness, migration, and governance
Azure Well-Architected FrameworkBest practices for reliability, security, cost optimization, operational excellence, and performance
Azure Architecture CenterReference architectures, design patterns, and solution ideas
Landing Zone AcceleratorsPre-built templates to set up a well-governed Azure environment
Azure for GovernmentDocumentation specific to Azure Government cloud regions

Events & Community

ResourceDescription
Microsoft IgniteMicrosoft’s flagship annual technology conference
Microsoft BuildAnnual developer conference with hands-on sessions and announcements
Azure Virtual Training DaysFree, instructor-led virtual training events
Microsoft EventsBrowse all upcoming Microsoft events, webinars, and workshops
Government Customer Connection ProgramsExclusive programs for government customers to preview new features

App Modernization & Development

ResourceDescription
.NET Learning CenterTutorials and courses for .NET development
Azure Container AppsRun microservices and containerized applications serverlessly
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Managed Kubernetes for deploying and scaling containerized apps
Java on AzureResources for Java developers building on Azure
GitHub SkillsInteractive courses to learn GitHub, Actions, Copilot, and more

Data & Analytics

ResourceDescription
Microsoft Fabric LearningGet started with Microsoft Fabric for unified analytics
DP-900: Azure Data FundamentalsCore data concepts and Azure data services certification
DP-203: Azure Data EngineerDesign and implement data storage, processing, and security
Azure SQL DocumentationManaged SQL databases in the cloud
Real-Time Intelligence in FabricStream processing and real-time analytics with Fabric

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Azure Specialist · Microsoft