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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Also known as: AZ-900
45 minutes
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Pearson VUE (test centre or online)
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About This Certification
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is the foundational certification in the Microsoft Azure certification portfolio. It validates core understanding of cloud concepts, Azure services, security, privacy, compliance, and Azure pricing and support, without requiring deep technical expertise.
AZ-900 is uniquely valuable because it never expires, making it a permanent addition to your professional credentials. It is suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences, making it the ideal starting certification for anyone interacting with Azure in any capacity.
The certification demonstrates that you understand what cloud computing is, why organisations adopt it, and how Azure delivers cloud services. Microsoft offers extensive free learning resources through Microsoft Learn, including an official AZ-900 learning path that covers all exam topics.
AZ-900 is the gateway to Microsoft's role-based certifications including AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-204 (Azure Developer), and AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect). It is widely recommended as the first Microsoft certification for anyone beginning a cloud career.
AZ-900 is uniquely valuable because it never expires, making it a permanent addition to your professional credentials. It is suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences, making it the ideal starting certification for anyone interacting with Azure in any capacity.
The certification demonstrates that you understand what cloud computing is, why organisations adopt it, and how Azure delivers cloud services. Microsoft offers extensive free learning resources through Microsoft Learn, including an official AZ-900 learning path that covers all exam topics.
AZ-900 is the gateway to Microsoft's role-based certifications including AZ-104 (Azure Administrator), AZ-204 (Azure Developer), and AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect). It is widely recommended as the first Microsoft certification for anyone beginning a cloud career.
Who Should Take This Exam?
Professionals new to Microsoft Azure
Non-technical staff working with Azure teams
Business decision makers evaluating Azure
Students starting cloud careers
IT professionals from non-cloud backgrounds
Anyone wanting a permanent foundational cloud credential
Non-technical staff working with Azure teams
Business decision makers evaluating Azure
Students starting cloud careers
IT professionals from non-cloud backgrounds
Anyone wanting a permanent foundational cloud credential
What You'll Learn
Describe cloud computing concepts and models
Explain the benefits of cloud services
Describe Azure architecture components and global infrastructure
Identify core Azure services across compute, network, storage, and databases
Describe Azure identity, governance, privacy, and compliance
Explain Azure cost management and Service Level Agreements
Understand Azure support options and resources
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites
No Azure or cloud experience required
General technology familiarity helpful
No Azure or cloud experience required
General technology familiarity helpful
Exam Details
Exam Code: AZ-900
Format: Multiple choice, drag and drop, matching
Questions: 40-60
Duration: 45 minutes
Passing Score: 700/1000
Fee: USD 99 (regional pricing applies)
Delivery: Pearson VUE (test centre or online)
Validity: No expiration - permanent credential
Format: Multiple choice, drag and drop, matching
Questions: 40-60
Duration: 45 minutes
Passing Score: 700/1000
Fee: USD 99 (regional pricing applies)
Delivery: Pearson VUE (test centre or online)
Validity: No expiration - permanent credential
Salary Potential
AZ-900 is foundational and often paired with other certifications:
United States: USD 55,000 - USD 85,000 (entry-level Azure roles)
UK: GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000
India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 7,00,000
UAE: AED 70,000 - AED 130,000
Professionals typically pursue AZ-104 or AZ-204 next for significantly higher compensation.
United States: USD 55,000 - USD 85,000 (entry-level Azure roles)
UK: GBP 30,000 - GBP 50,000
India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 7,00,000
UAE: AED 70,000 - AED 130,000
Professionals typically pursue AZ-104 or AZ-204 next for significantly higher compensation.
Frequently Asked Questions
AZ-900 is considered one of the most accessible IT certifications. With 1-2 weeks of focused study using Microsoft Learn free materials and practice exams, most candidates pass comfortably.
No. AZ-900 is a fundamentals certification and does not expire. This makes it a permanent credential on your resume, unlike role-based Azure certifications which require annual renewal.
You need a minimum score of 700 out of 1000 to pass. The exam uses scaled scoring where different questions may carry different weights.
AZ-900 is recommended but not required before AZ-104. If you have general IT experience and cloud awareness, you may proceed directly to AZ-104.
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