Announcing SC‑5009: Secure AI solutions in the cloud using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Entra
This new ILT is scheduled to be released on March 27, 2026. This course will bring together cloud security and identity content to help learners prepare for the Secure AI Solutions in the Cloud Applied Skills assessment and deepen their Microsoft Entra skills for real‑world scenarios.
What will be included
Two learning paths, one course page:
- Learning Path 1 – Focuses on the Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft Defender for Cloud tasks covered in the Secure AI Solutions in the Cloud Applied Skills assessment. Use this path when your goal is to validate skills with the credential.
- Learning Path 2 – Adds Microsoft Entra coverage for identity and access scenarios. This content is exclusive to ILT and self‑paced learning and is not aligned to a certification or credential.
Why the split
We want ILT learners to prepare for the Applied Skills assessment while also strengthening identity and access expertise with Microsoft Entra. The second path expands practical coverage for instructors and learners without changing the credential’s scope.
How to use this course
For ILT, trainers can deliver SC‑5009 in two ways depending on their audience and goals:
- 4‑hour delivery: Teach the core 3 hours of content that prepare learners for the Secure AI Solutions in the Cloud Applied Skills assessment, then use the final hour to administer the assessment itself.
- Full‑day delivery: Spend the first part of the day preparing learners for the assessment, then continue with the additional Microsoft Entra content included in the second learning path. This option gives learners both credential‑aligned preparation and deeper identity and access coverage.
Both formats will be supported on the dedicated Microsoft Learn course page, where the two learning paths will be organized for easy navigation.
Who this is for
Security engineers, administrators, and instructors working in Azure who want hands‑on practice securing AI solutions and strengthening identity and access capabilities.
Get started
- Review the credential overview and study guide for Secure AI Solutions in the Cloud Applied Skills on Microsoft Learn.
- Visit the SC‑5009 course page on Microsoft Learn (to be published at least 30 days prior to release). The URL will be in the title plan once live.
- Follow the ILT Communications blog for title plan updates and release notes.
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