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Naspers Azure AZ-900 2026

Assessment Methodology

  • Programme: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900 Certification)
  • Duration: 3 months

1. Purpose

This document defines the assessment methodology for the AZ‑900 certification training programme. Learner progress is measured through milestone achievement, ensuring structured development and readiness for the official Microsoft exam.

2. Milestone‑Based Assessment Approach

Progress is tracked against predefined milestones rather than traditional formative or summative assessments.

Milestones

  • Milestone 1 (Weeks 1–2):
    • Orientation completed
    • Selection Assessment
    • Baseline knowledge is established.
  • Milestone 2 (Weeks 3–4):
    • Demonstrated understanding of cloud concepts and
    • Azure core services.
  • Milestone 3 (Weeks 5–6):
    • Successful completion of labs on resource creation,
    • Pricing, and
    • SLA.
  • Milestone 4 (Weeks 7–8):
    • Applied security,
    • Compliance, and
    • Trust principles in Azure.
  • Milestone 5 (Weeks 9–10):
    • Integrated knowledge into case studies
    • Scenario‑based exercises.
  • Milestone 6 (Weeks 11–12):
    • Certification readiness check
    • Completion of practice exam and
    • Review session.

3. Tools & Evidence

  • Milestone Tracker:
    • Dashboard or
    • Spreadsheet recording learner progress.
  • Lab Completion Records:
    • Screenshots or
    • LMS logs.
  • Facilitator Sign‑Off Sheets:
    • Confirmation of milestone achievement.
  • Practice Exam Results:
    • Evidence of certification readiness. {In Project Folder}

4. Quality Assurance

  • Weekly review of milestone completion by programme lead.
  • Learner Project Tracker milestone.
  • Alignment with Microsoft Learn curriculum and AZ‑900 exam objectives.

5. Record‑Keeping

  • Secure storage of milestone records in LMS.
  • Cloud backup in encrypted storage.
  • Compliance with organisational data protection policies.

Checklist

  • [  ] Milestones defined and documented
  • [  ] Evidence collection process established
  • [  ] Certification readiness milestone included
  • [  ] Secure record‑keeping procedures in place

NC: Information Technology (Systems Support) NQF 5

Purpose:  

This qualification is formulated to develop learners with the required competencies against the skills profile for the systems support career path.  

The overarching aim is to develop a broader base of skilled ICT professionals to underpin economic growth.

This qualification is expanding the specialisations started at NQF level 4 into the core field of networking and support, with further specialisations into IT Support fields or in any other related vertical markets.  

This qualification is designed to provide qualified candidates with an undergraduate entry into the field of networking /system support, earning credits towards tertiary offerings of the fields of computer.  

Entry Requirements 

  • Foundational skills in communication and mathematical literacy at NQF level 4 or equivalent. 
  • Ability to use a personal computer competently. 

Learning Outcomes 

  • Mobilise technical and technology-based resources to solve business problems in a specified content.  
  • Use logical methodology to troubleshoot the common types of hardware or software problems typically encountered in the day-to-day operations of an organisation.  
  •  Understand the role of technology in the business context.  
  •  Create integrated technology-based communication systems for improved business effectiveness.  
  • Store, manage and retrieve knowledge (Data) efficiently and effectively to meet organisational requirements.  
  • Ensure secure information systems that will serve to protect the business form data loss and breaches of integrity.  
  • Design and reflect business structure in the IT Systems appropriately in order to optimise operating efficiencies, flows of data resource utilisation within the structure text.  
  • Perform cost effectively and efficiently in technology-based projects. 
  • Manage customer relations appropriately.  
  • Operate effectively within a change, release and configuration process.  
  • Utilise technology-based research tool and knowledge-based repositories. 
  • Identify and communicate business opportunities appropriately. 
  • Install, support and maintain end-user applications.