Secure cloud and AI workloads as one connected environment.
Prepare for SC-500 by connecting identity, governance, data, networking, compute, AI workloads, security posture, and monitoring across cloud and hybrid environments.
SC-500Focused exam preparation
Simon Frank, MCTLive instructor-led learning
Clear next stepsKnow what to study and practise next
Choose SC-500 when your security responsibility crosses traditional cloud boundaries. Simon helps you connect identity, governance, data, network, compute, AI workload, posture, and monitoring decisions into an end-to-end control strategy.
Is this the right course for you?
Choose SC-500 if you design, implement, or manage security controls across Azure, hybrid, multicloud, Microsoft 365, and AI-enabled environments.
What you should know before starting
Practical experience administering Azure and hybrid compute, networking, and storage is recommended, together with strong familiarity with Microsoft Entra ID and familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
What you will cover
- Identity, access, secrets, governance, and regulatory controls
- Storage, database, and network security
- Compute, application platform, and AI workload security
- Security posture, event collection, Microsoft Sentinel, and Security Copilot
The course scope is reviewed against Microsoft's current published skills before delivery.
What you can take away
Leave with stronger understanding, clearer exam priorities, and a practical plan for continued study.
Know what you are buying
Before you register, you will receive the course details needed to make a confident decision.
Live course experience
- Instruction from Simon Frank, MCT
- Delivery format, schedule, and class size
- Time for explanation and learner questions
Materials and access
- What course materials are included
- Any accounts, lab environment, or software you need
- Whether the certification exam is purchased separately
Price and terms
- Course price and payment details
- Rescheduling and cancellation terms
- Options for individual or private team delivery
Training and certification are separate steps
This course prepares you for the subject matter and exam objectives. Microsoft manages exam registration, assessment, prerequisites, and the Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate credential.
Check the current exam details
Review Microsoft's current requirements when you plan your exam.
View certification detailsQuestions before you choose SC-500
Still deciding? These answers cover the questions learners most often need before requesting course details.
How is SC-500 different from AZ-500?
SC-500 is the newer cloud and AI security path. Its published scope spans Azure and hybrid controls while adding explicit AI workload security, posture management, and current cross-domain responsibilities. Ask us to compare the paths against your timing and role.
Is SC-500 suitable without Azure administration experience?
Microsoft recommends practical Azure and hybrid administration experience across compute, networking, and storage. We will help you assess whether a foundation or identity course should come first.