Microsoft Certified Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals

L3 Level 3
Part Time
3 June 2025 — 4 June 2025
Online
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

About this course

This course provides foundational level knowledge on security, compliance, and identity concepts found in Microsoft’s cloud services. The audience should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Before attending this course, students must have:

  • A basic understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts.

  • Basic IT knowledge or any experience working in an IT environment.

  • A basic understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

This FREE course is only available to adults that are eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). Personal Learning Accounts, funded by the Welsh Government, are available to employed adults living in Wales that wish to develop skills to progress or change career. 
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What you will study

Students of this course will gain a fundamental understanding of:

  • The concepts of security, compliance, and identity.

  • The capabilities of Microsoft Entra.

  • The capabilities of Microsoft security solutions.

  • The capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions.

Entry requirements

Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 and understand how Microsoft security, compliance, and identity solutions can span across these solution areas to provide a holistic and end-to-end solution. Before attending this course, students must have: General understanding of networking and cloud computing concepts. General IT knowledge or any general experience working in an IT environment. General understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

3 June 2025

End date

4 June 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

1 hours per week

Location

Online
Maps & directions
PLA: This course is free for employed adults eligible for a Personal Learning Account (PLA). To see if you could be eligible for a PLA go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding - For a full list of PLA courses go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PLA

Course code

PLASTAP02
L3

Qualification

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (PLD)

Career prospects & further study

  1. Security Administrator: Manage and secure an organization's IT infrastructure.

  1. Compliance Analyst: Ensure that an organization adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies.

  1. Identity and Access Administrator: Manage user identities and access permissions.

  1. Security Operations Analyst: Monitor and respond to security incidents.

  1. Information Protection Administrator: Implement and manage information protection solutions.


These roles are in high demand across various industries, including finance, healthcare, technology, and more