Course Introduction
This course, titled Azure SQL for Beginners, is a comprehensive foundational program designed to introduce learners to the concepts, architecture, deployment models, security layers, performance optimization strategies, and availability solutions of Microsoft Azure SQL. Throughout this course, students will learn how to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure SQL resources using familiar SQL Server skills and tools. It is tailored for aspiring database professionals, cloud engineers, IT administrators, and anyone seeking to build a strong understanding of Azure database services.
All lesson content has been structured in a clear, systematic format to ensure smooth comprehension, while each video lecture builds progressively to help learners master Azure SQL efficiently and confidently.
Course Duration and Modules
Overall Duration: 6–8 weeks
Total Learning Hours: Approximately 18–22 hours of guided content (based on 61 short instructional videos)
Weekly Commitment: 3–4 hours per week
Pacing: Self-paced, allowing learners to progress independently.
Modules Include:
- Module 1: Introduction to Azure SQL (Ep. 1–11)
- Module 2: Deploy and Configure (Ep. 12–20)
- Module 3: Security (Ep. 21–33)
- Module 4: Performance (Ep. 34–44)
- Module 5: Availability (Ep. 45–56)
- Module 6: Putting It All Together (Ep. 57–61)
Learners should follow the lessons in sequence to ensure full understanding of deployment, configuration, performance tuning, and availability planning methods in Azure SQL.
Course Presenter
The course is presented by Microsoft Developers Bob Ward and Anna Hoffman, experts with extensive experience in Azure SQL engineering, cloud database architecture, and enterprise-level data solutions. They are known for their clear explanations, practical demonstrations, and hands-on teaching style that simplifies complex cloud database concepts for beginners.
Course Certificate
The Qalam Scholar Certificate awarded upon completion holds international recognition, providing learners with a professionally validated qualification. Each certificate includes a unique barcode verification code, enabling instant authenticity checks and supporting career advancement in both national and international job markets.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
· Explain the core concepts and history of Azure SQL
· Deploy Azure SQL resources using industry-standard tools
· Implement essential security practices including identity, auditing, and encryption
· Monitor and optimize performance in Azure SQL environments
· Configure high availability and disaster recovery solutions
· Apply real-world troubleshooting techniques for Azure SQL workloads