Cloud & AI Fundamentals Student Workbook

Student Workbook for the 6-Module Flagship Course

This workbook follows the exact academy build plan: six modules, hands-on labs, guided reflection, and a capstone choice at the end. Print it or use it digitally during class.

6 modulesCloud, portal, labs, AI, security, and capstone planning.

5 lab momentsPortal navigation, first VM, AI assistant, secure environment, capstone build.

Portfolio-readyDesigned to produce evidence students can show after class.

Workbook Use

Open before each class and complete the note prompts.
Save screenshots, links, and reflection notes in one place.
Use the lab checklists to track progress through each module.
Finish by choosing one capstone outcome to build and present.

View Capstone Options

Module 1: Cloud and AI Foundations

Week 1

What is AI?
What is Cloud?
Why everyone should care
How companies use Cloud
Microsoft ecosystem
ChatGPT vs Copilot vs Gemini
Create Microsoft Account
Create Azure Account

Module 2: Azure Portal Basics

Week 2

Azure Portal
Resource Groups
Subscriptions
Regions
Storage Accounts
Microsoft Learn
Lab: Navigate Azure Portal

Module 3: First Build Lab

Week 3

Virtual Machines
Networking
Storage
Upload Files
Delete Resources
Lab: Build First VM

Module 4: AI in Azure

Week 4

AI in Azure
Azure AI Services
Prompt Engineering
AI Ethics
Copilot
Project: Build an AI assistant for a business

Module 5: Security and Identity

Week 5

Security
Entra ID
MFA
RBAC
Defender
Zero Trust
Lab: Secure your Azure environment

Module 6: Capstone Planning

Use the final module to choose a capstone, document the plan, and prepare the final presentation.

Capstone Choices

Personal Portfolio
Business Website
AI Business Assistant
Cloud File Server
AI Resume Builder

Reflection Prompts

What did I build?
What problem does it solve?
Which Azure or AI tools did I use?
How can I explain this to an employer or client?