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DCT Course Hub · AI, Cloud & Cybersecurity
You belong in tech.
You belong in tech.
Let's find your starting point.
Explore nine course paths, from stopping scams to designing Azure for a whole agency. Plain language first, the professional terms right after, and real practice every step.
A starting point within reach
Start small. Build something real.
Your first cloud build
$25 one-time
Cloud 101 is the self-paced starting point: five modules, two builds and practical cloud foundations.
Preview Cloud 101 →Your next credential path
$25 self-paced course
Explore AZ-900 or AI-901 as a complete self-paced course. Microsoft exam fees are separate.
Explore AZ-900 → · Explore AI-901 →The $25 promotion covers each self-paced online course through December 31, 2026. Existing free partner workshops keep their agreed terms. Live organizational training is scoped separately. Prices are USD, one-time per course.
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DCT-101 · Cloud Fundamentals
Cloud Fundamentals 101
Your first cloud build starts with understanding.
$25 one-time
Try a free lesson →DCT-AZ900 · Cloud Fundamentals
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
The language layer. Learn how Azure is put together, then prove it with Microsoft's entry certification.
$25 self-paced course · Microsoft exam fee separate ($99 US)
Try a free lesson →DCT-AZ104 · Cloud Security
AZ-104 Azure Administrator
The operator layer. Configure, secure and keep Azure running under real-world rules.
$25 self-paced course · Microsoft exam fee separate ($165 US)
Try a free lesson →DCT-AZ305 · Cloud Architecture
AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect
The decision layer. Turn business requirements into Azure designs you can defend in a room full of skeptics.
$25 self-paced · live cohorts separate · Microsoft exam fee separate ($165 US)
Try a free lesson →DCT-AI901 · AI Fundamentals
AI-901 Azure AI Fundamentals
Understand AI, then build with it. Prompts, agents, speech, vision and document extraction in Microsoft Foundry.
$25 self-paced course · Microsoft exam fee separate ($99 US)
Try a free lesson →DCT-AIF · AI Fundamentals
AI Fundamentals — Everyday AI
AI, with your judgment intact. Useful prompts, private info protected, and the habit of checking what AI gets wrong.
$25 self-paced · partner workshops retain host terms
Try a free lesson →DCT-CSEC · Cloud Security
Cloud Security — Verify, Limit, Watch
Protect accounts, data, systems and communities with the three controls that stop most real-world breaches.
$25 self-paced · organizational training separate · Microsoft exam fee separate ($99 US for SC-900)
Try a free lesson →DCT-AISEC · AI Security
AI Security & Responsible AI Governance
Use AI with boundaries, oversight, privacy, and the judgment to know when not to automate.
$25 self-paced · organizational training separate
Try a free lesson →DCT-CYB · Cloud Security
Cyber Basics — Stay Safer Online
Phishing, passwords, passkeys, scams and what to do when something goes wrong. For every age.
$25 self-paced · partner workshops retain host terms
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Learning paths
Three trails, one destination
Start on any trail. Each one stacks toward a Microsoft credential and a real job title.
Cloudbuild & run Azure
AIuse, build, govern
Securityprotect people & data
Cyber BasicsBeginner · all ages 10+Cloud Security · SC-900Beginner–IntermediateSC-500Cloud & AI Security Engineer · next step
How every DCT course works
Understand → Use → Protect → Create
UnderstandPlain language first, then the real term. You'll always know what the jargon means.
UseHands-on from the first session, on your own phone, laptop or cloud account.
ProtectSecurity, privacy and cost guardrails in every lab. Who can get in, what it costs, how to clean up.
CreateEvery course ends with something you built and can show.
✓ Verified October 6, 2026
Cert facts, kept current
Microsoft retires and replaces exams often. Here's where things stand, checked against Microsoft Learn. Prices are U.S. list prices and vary by country.
| Exam | Status | What to know | Price | Renewal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals | Active | Skills as of July 20, 2026 | $99 | Doesn't expire | Official page |
| AI-901 Azure AI Fundamentals | Active | Skills as of April 15, 2026 · 55–60% hands-on in Microsoft Foundry · expects basic Python | $99 | Doesn't expire | Official page |
| AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals (old) | Retired June 30, 2026 | Replaced by AI-901. Earned AI-900 certifications remain valid. | — | — | Official page |
| SC-900 Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals | Active | Skills updated July 28, 2026 | $99 | Doesn't expire | Official page |
| AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate | Active | Skills as of April 17, 2026 · identity & governance 20–25%, networking 15–20% | $165 | Free annual renewal | Official page |
| AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert | Active | Skills as of April 17, 2026 · Expert award requires AZ-104 | $165 | Free annual renewal | Official page |
| AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer (old) | Retired August 31, 2026 | Replaced by SC-500. Existing holders can't renew; they must pass SC-500. | — | — | Official page |
| SC-500 Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate | Active | Replaces AZ-500 · identity, storage/networking, compute, security posture | $165 | Free annual renewal | Official page |
Also changed in 2026: AI-102 → AI-103 (June 30), AZ-204 → AI-200 (July 31). Always confirm on Microsoft Learn before you book.