Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?
The Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist SCQF 6 programme
This apprenticeship programme has been carefully created in partnership with Microsoft as part of QA's pledge to support Microsoft’s Get On campaign, a five-year campaign which aims to get 1.5 million people into technology careers.
The Azure Cloud Support Specialist SCQF 6 programme gives apprentices the opportunity to:
- Study on-site and cloud-enabled technologies and services
- Gain the technical knowledge most needed by employers
- Achieve the Azure Fundamentals Qualification
- Learn the basics of Windows 10, Microsoft Azure and core networking technologies
Skills gained
Apprentices will learn to use Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Azure and core networking technologies.


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Tech careers started or enhanced through apprenticeships

94%
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Applicants apply to our apprenticeship programmes every year

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91%
of QA apprentices go straight into full-time jobs2.1 million
jobs in the digital economy£42,578
average skilled digital salaryThe Learner Journey
Thanks to the launch of a new blended learning platform in Scotland, apprentices will benefit from a tailored learning journey, where they will learn to apply cloud solutions to real-life situations – developing knowledge for the workplace at an accelerated pace. Below is a timeline of the 12-month Azure Cloud Support Specialist SCQF 6 programme, including modules in Windows Client and Networking Fundamentals, and mandatory units in Customer Care, Personal Effectiveness and Health & Safety.
Possible job roles for an Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprentice
This programme is suitable for multiple roles, such as:
Desktop Support Engineer, First and Second Line Helpdesk Support, Technical Support Analyst, and Infrastructure Technician.
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