# Provision of Microsoft Azure Training Phase 2

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit](/buyers/nhs-arden-and-greater-east-midlands-commissioning-support-unit/contract-awards)
- Published: 10 March 2020
- Planned start: 1 April 2020
- Planned end: 30 April 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: ab23482a-e6e1-4a8e-b4e4-291782c35f46-349039
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98312f33-16a6-4439-b4a9-d89d6130f748

## Description

The aim is to train 30 NHS commissioning data managers in the Azure technology to support 15 architect and 15 administrator roles Objectives • To deliver two residential Azure training courses • To support the end-of-course exam process • To enable student to return to their offices and lead on cloud migration projects Course Name/Content Architect's course : Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, where students will learn how to: - • Deploy and configure infrastructure • Implement workloads and security • Architect Cloud Technology Solutions • Create and deploy apps • Implement authentication and secure data • Develop for the Cloud • Determine workload requirements • Design for identity and security • Design a Data Platform Solution • Design a Business Continuity Strategy • Design for deployment, migration, and integration Students will sit the following exams at the end of the course, exam included in the package\. • exam AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies • exam AZ-301: Microsoft Azure Architect Design Engineer's course : Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, where students will learn how to: - • Implement data storage solutions • Manage and develop data processing • Monitor and optimize data solutions • Design Azure data storage solutions • Design data processing solutions • Design for data security and compliance Students will sit the following exams at the end of the course, exam included in the package\. • exam DP-200: Implementing an Azure Data Solution • exam DP-201: Designing an Azure Data Solution The course provider is expected to provide residential accommodation and also: - • Intensive hands-on training under "learning laboratory" conditions • Fully instructor-led programme with 24-hour lab access • Comprehensive study materials and courseware • Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee • Transportation to / from designated local railway stations • Exam vouchers and Certification Guarantee

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab23482a-e6e1-4a8e-b4e4-291782c35f46-349039)