Azure Training for Ukrainians

Finland is in dire need of cloud experts. 

Together with Microsoft and the Ukrainian Association in Finland, we want to support Ukrainian asylum seekers to learn high in-demand skills by providing hands-on-training that enables you to find a job in the industry. 

In our free full-time training from the 4th of September until 5th of October, you will get to know Microsoft’s Azure program and will be able to kickstart your career in cloud computing.

Applications are now closed.

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Max 30 Participants

1 Month

Entirely free

Everything you need to know about azure training for Ukrainians

Who is this training for?

  • You are a Ukrainian national living in Finland.
  • You have a basic understanding of tech or even have some experience with the cloud. However, it is not necessary to have prior knowledge of Microsoft Azure.
  • You are eligible to work in Finland and you are interested in a job in cloud computing.
  • If you joined our previous Azure for Ukrainians training, you can join this program as well.
  • You are proficient in English.

Details

The entire program is for free and in English. Training is full time from Monday to Friday, 9 to 16.

This is a hybrid training. Online training will be provided by Praesignis and on-site workshops will take place in The Shortcut office in Helsinki (Kamppi). 

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

  1. Applications are now closed.

  2. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview for further assessment. 

  3. We will reach out to you if you were chosen for the program.

Schedule

4 September – 29 September: Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900

2 October – 5 October: Exam Week & Graduation 

become certified for free

We offer you a chance to get certified with Microsoft Azure. You will take part in Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals and be able to achieve the certificate DP-900. 

Work in one of the most sought-after Jobs

Finland needs more qualified cloud computing talent. Through the Azure Training, you will be able to work in a job that is highly sought-after by companies. In addition, we will offer a graduation and networking event with Microsoft to connect you with Microsoft partners and clients.

Get access to career coaching services

On top of the hard skill training, The Shortcut will also offer you additional career services and soft skill training to set you up for success in your career. You’ll get to learn how to write a great CV and cover letter, ace an interview and search more effectively for a job.

become certified for free

We offer you a chance to get certified with Microsoft Azure. In the beginning of the course, you will take part in Microsoft Azure Fundamental (AZ-900). Once you graduated from Azure Fundamentals, you can learn about Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900). If you have already obtained the AZ-900 certificate prior to the course, you can sign up directly to Azure Data Fundamentals.

Work in one of the most sought-after Jobs

Finland needs more qualified cloud computing talent. Through the Azure Training, you will be able to work in a job that is highly sought-after by companies. In addition, we will offer a graduation and networking event with Microsoft to connect you with Microsoft partners and clients.

Get access to career coaching services

On top of the hard skill training, The Shortcut will also offer you additional career services and soft skill training to set you up for success in your career. You’ll get to learn how to write a great CV and cover letter, ace an interview and search more effectively for a job.

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FAQ

Definitely! If you have a general background in tech, you do not need to have worked with Microsoft Azure prior to applying.

Unfortunately, our services are only available for residents of Finland with a right to work in Finland. Since part of the training will be in person, you also need to be able to travel to our office in Helsinki.

This is a full-time training, Monday to Friday from 9 to 16. You need to be able to commit to the full training, so if you have a full-time job during the same hours, you are not able to join the training.

Yes, you are more than welcome to apply for this course if you already attended Azure Fundamentals. However, it’s not necessary to have attended Azure Fundamentals to take part in Azure Data Fundamentals. 

Definitely! If you have a general background in tech, you do not  need to worked with Microsoft Azure prior to applying.

Unfortunately, our services are only available for Finnish residents with a right to work in Finland. Since part of the training will be in person, you also need to be able to travel to our office in Helsinki.

This is a full-time training, Monday to Friday from 9 to 16. You need to be able to commit to the full training, so if you have a full-time job during the same hours, you are not able to join the training.

When you apply to the training, we will verify that you are eligible to join us. If you are eligible, you will gain access to the challenge. Please reserve around 3.5 hours to finish the challenge.

The challenge takes around 3,5 hours to finish if you have no prior knowledge of Microsoft Azure. However, if you have some background in cloud computing, you might get through it faster.

Congratulations! We will let you know by the 23rd of March if you are a fit for our training! Make sure to check your email.

Find Cloud Talent for your company

We want to connect our freshly-trained international talent with companies that need cloud security experts. If you’re looking for cloud security professionals, reach out to our Head of Programs, Vickie Weng, via [email protected]

Why recruit our talent?

  • our talent brings a diverse background that can offer unique and innovative solutions
  • talent is ready to work after this three-month intensive training
  • today’s junior talent is tomorrow’s senior expert
  • we train our talent with soft skills to make recruiting and onboarding easier for you
  • hiring junior talent opens up your senior talents’ schedules for other more advanced tasks
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Got more questions?

Reach out to our Project Manager Niels Marselis: 
[email protected]
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