Global training partner
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is the first post-secondary institution in Canada to become a Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner, and as such offers a range of services provided by fully qualified Microsoft Certified trainers and educators, We offer official Microsoft Learn Curriculum in Microsoft Technical Certifications, Microsoft Fundamentals as well as Microsoft Certified Educator content. As part of this partnership, Saskatchewan Polytechnic is also a member of the Microsoft Imagine Academy and has curriculum including Microsoft Office productivity, tech entrepreneurship, Minecraft coding, data science and more.
Upskill your workforce today with custom Microsoft Training Solutions from Surge Micro-credentials. We can provide custom training on any Microsoft product and have expert Microsoft instructors ready to take your team to the next level. We offer a variety of delivery options including but not limited to in-person, online, pre-recorded, live-online, and hybrid. Contact us at johanna.bergen@saskpolytech.ca today at to book your custom Microsoft training solution
Azure Fundamentals training
Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals
This course introduces the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft services that people can use to create cloud computing solutions. This course provides foundational level knowledge on cloud computing concepts, alongside core Azure services, core solutions and management tools, general security and network security, privacy and compliance features, Azure cost management, and service level agreements. This course covers the curriculum required to write the AZ-900 exam.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who is just beginning to learn about cloud computing and how Microsoft Azure provides this service. Some familiarity with cloud computing concepts is helpful but not required.
Related courses:
AZ-104, AZ-204, AZ-500
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900 – Azure AI Fundamentals
Azure AI Fundamentals is designed for anyone who wants to learn about artificial intelligence (AI) and the services in Microsoft Azure that you can use to build various AI solutions. This course provides a practical, hands-on approach where learners will be able to see AI in action and try Azure AI services on their own. This course can be taken as a first step in learning about cloud AI services with
Microsoft Azure, before taking further Azure role-based courses like Azure Data Scientist (DP-100) or Azure AI Engineer (AI-102). This course covers the curriculum required to write the AI-900 exam.
Who is this course for?
People interested in building, managing, and deploying AI solutions that leverage Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cognitive Search, and Microsoft Bot Framework. Participants only require basic computer skills and an interest in use cases for AI applications and machine learning models.
Related courses:
AI-102, DP-100
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
MS-900 – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
In this course, you will be introduced to Microsoft 365, an integrated cloud platform. The Microsoft 365 platform delivers industry leading productivity apps, intelligent cloud services, and world class security. You will gain foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. This course covers the curriculum required to write the MS-900 exam.
The certification exam is included in the cost of this course.
Who is this course for?
Students looking to obtain foundational-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to facilitate productivity on-site, at home, or a combination of both.
Prerequisites:
- Basic familiarity with computer technology and cloud computing.
Related courses:
MS-203, MS-500, PL-100
Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
SC-900 – Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
This course provides foundational level knowledge on security, compliance, and identity concepts, along with the related cloud-based Microsoft solutions. This course covers the curriculum required to write the SC-900 exam.
Who is this course for?
This course is for those looking to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) across cloud-based and related Microsoft services. This may include business stakeholders, new and existing IT professionals, or students that have an interest in Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions. Participants require only a general understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts. Experience working in an IT environment is helpful but not required.
Related courses:
AZ-500, MS-500
Role-based training
Apps & infrastructure
Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ-104 – Microsoft Azure Administrator
This course teaches IT Professionals how to manage their Azure subscriptions, secure identities, administer the infrastructure, configure virtual networking, connect Azure and on-premises sites, manage network traffic, implement storage solutions, create and scale virtual machines, implement web apps and containers, back up and share data, and monitor your solutions. This course covers the curriculum required to write the AZ-104 exam.
Who is this course for?
People with some Azure experience who are interested in learning how to administer an Azure environment. This includes provisioning, sizing, monitoring, and adjusting a variety of Azure resources. Participants should have knowledge of on-premises virtualization technologies and an understanding of network configurations. Experience with Active Directory and an understanding of resilience and disaster recovery is also required.
Related courses:
AZ-900, AZ-204
Azure Security Engineer
AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to implement security
controls, maintain an organization’s security posture, and identify and remediate
security vulnerabilities. This
course includes security for identity and access, platform protection, data and applications, and security operations. Topics include Azure Active Directory, Network & Perimeter Security, Application & Storage Security, Database Security, Azure Monitor, Azure Security Center, and Azure Sentinel. This course covers the curriculum required to write the AZ-500 exam.
Who is this course for?
Those who are interested in learning about the skills required to become a security engineer on an Azure based platform. Participants should have some prior knowledge of security best practices and some experience with Microsoft Azure and the Azure portal.
Related courses:
AZ-900, SC-900
Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations
MB-300 – Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations
In this course, you will learn how to use Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps and how these apps integrate with Power Platform solutions. You will learn how to configure administrative features and workflows, manage finance and operation data, and validate and support solutions using Lifecycle Services (LCS) tools. The course will prepare you to write the MB-300 exam.
Who is this course for?
Those individuals interested in learning how to use Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into fully realized business solutions that implement industry best practices. Some previous experience with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is recommended but not required.
Related courses:
MB-910, MB-920
Microsoft 365 Security Administration
MS-500 – Microsoft 365 Security Administration
This course focuses on securing user identity, user access, threat protection, information protection, and data governance within Microsoft 365. This course covers the curriculum required to write the MS-500 exam.
Who is this course for?
Individuals that are interested in managing and deploying security technologies for an organization that utilizes Microsoft 365. Participants should have a basic knowledge of cyber security basics and some experience working with Microsoft 365.
Related courses:
MS-900, SC-900
Data & AI
Azure AI Engineer
AI-102 – Azure AI Engineer
In this intermediate-level course, you will learn how to create and apply cognitive services (vision, speech, language, search, and knowledge), create Bots and enhance them with Q&A Maker, create language understanding with LUIS to enhance bots, and how to integrate cognitive services with bots and agents for a great user experience. This course covers the curriculum required to write the AI-102 exam.
Who is this course for?
This course is intended for those interested in building, managing, and deploying AI solutions that leverage Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cognitive Search, and Microsoft Bot Framework.
Related courses:
AI-900, DP-100
Microsoft Data Engineer
DP-203 – Microsoft Data Engineer
In this course, students will learn about data engineering best practices when working with batch and real-time analytical solutions using Azure data platform technologies. Participants begin by learning about the core compute and storage technologies that are used to build an analytical solution. They will then learn how to interactively explore data stored in files in a data lake, along with the various ingestion techniques that can be used to load data using Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, or the Apache Spark capability found in Azure Synapse Analytics or Azure Databricks. Students will also learn the various ways they can transform data using the same technologies that are used to ingest data. They will learn the importance of implementing security to ensure that data is protected at rest or in transit, and they will learn how to create a real-time analytical system to create real-time analytical solutions. This course covers the curriculum required to write the DP-203 exam.
Who is this course for?
This course is for people who are interested in data engineering and building analytical solutions using data platform technologies that exist on Microsoft Azure. This course is also for data analysts and data scientists who work with analytical solutions built on Microsoft Azure. Participants should have previous fundamental knowledge of cloud computing and core data concepts.
Related courses:
DP-900, AZ-900, DP-300
Power BI Data Analyst
PL-300 – Power BI Data Analyst
This course will discuss the various methods, best practices, and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Microsoft Power BI. The course will also show how to access and process data from a range of data sources including both relational and non-relational data. This course
will also explore how to implement proper security standards across the Power BI spectrum including datasets and groups. The course will also discuss how to manage and deploy reports and dashboards for sharing and content distribution. This course covers the curriculum required to write the PL-300 exam.
Who is this course for?
Those who want to learn how to accurately perform data analysis using Power BI and are interested in learning about the data analysis process: data ingestion, cleaning, modeling, visualization, and sharing. Participants should have some experience working with data in spreadsheets.
Related courses:
DP-900, PL-900
Office 365
Microsoft Word Associate
MO-100 – Microsoft Word Associate
This course covers the abilities of Microsoft Word to create and maintain professional-looking reports, multicolumn newsletters, resumes, and business correspondence. Students will also participate in interactive practice exercises that reinforce their learning. This course covers the curriculum required to write the MO-100 exam.
Who is this course for?
People interested in learning how to use Microsoft Word and its capabilities. Basic computer skills are the only requirement.
Related courses:
MO-200, MO-300, MS-900
Microsoft PowerPoint Associate
MO-300 – Microsoft PowerPoint Associate
This course covers the ability to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create and manage presentations, insert and format shapes and slides, create slide content, apply transitions and animations, and manage multiple presentations. Presentation examples include professional-grade sales presentations, employee training, instructional materials, and kiosk slideshows. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in interactive exercises that reinforce their learning. This course covers the curriculum required to write the MO-300 exam.
Who is this course for?
People interested in learning how to use Microsoft PowerPoint and its capabilities. Basic computer skills are the only requirement.
Related courses:
MO-100, MO-200, MS-900
Modern Desktop MS 365
Microsoft 365 Messaging
MS-203 – Microsoft 365 Messaging
This course examines the key elements of Microsoft 365 messaging administration, including message transport and mail flow, messaging security, hygiene, and compliance, messaging infrastructure, and hybrid messaging. This course covers the curriculum required to write the MS-203 exam.
Who is this course for?
Those who are interested in becoming Messaging Administrators for an organization that utilizes Microsoft 365. Some experience with Microsoft 365 is useful but not required.
Related courses:
MS-900, MS-500
Office 365 (Live through Zoom)
MS 365 Word Advance
MS 365 Excel Advance
How to register
Learn more about how to register, how to sponsor a student and other important information.
Course format
Our courses include labwork which will require signing up for Microsoft Azure or Microsoft 365.
Once enrolled, students can sign up for Azure for Students with their Saskatchewan Polytechnic issued email to receive a $100 credit to complete course labs.
See course schedule for diverse times and offerings. Many of our courses are offered through Surge Micro-credentials.
Certification exams
Students enrolled in any of our Azure or MS 365 courses can purchase their certification exam code at a discounted price. See Microsoft Exams on Surge Micro-credentials.