Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

The AZ-900 certification demonstrates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services. It covers core cloud computing principles, Azure architecture components, Azure management and governance tools, compute, networking, storage services, identity, security, privacy, compliance, and Azure pricing and support. The exam validates a broad understanding of what Azure offers without requiring deep technical implementation skills.

This is the recommended entry point for anyone new to cloud computing or Azure, including business professionals, IT managers, sales and marketing teams, students, and non-technical stakeholders. It provides a solid foundation before pursuing role-based Azure certifications like AZ-104 or AZ-204.

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 45 minutes. Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and hot area formats. Questions test conceptual understanding of cloud models, Azure services, and pricing. The pace is approximately one minute per question, and most questions are straightforward with no case studies or complex scenarios.

Despite being a fundamentals exam, AZ-900 covers an extremely wide range of Azure services. Candidates who focus too deeply on one area while neglecting others often miss questions on less familiar services.

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and more. This fundamentals certification does not expire and requires no renewal.