What is AZ-900 Exam: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals?

AZ-900, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, is an entry-level certification exam designed to validate basic understanding of cloud concepts and how they're implemented on Microsoft Azure.

What the Exam Covers

• Core cloud concepts — public, private, and hybrid cloud, along with shared responsibility
• Core Azure services — compute, networking, storage, and databases
• Azure pricing, support, and service level agreements
• Security, privacy, compliance, and trust in Azure

Who Should Take AZ-900

• Anyone new to cloud computing, regardless of technical background
• Sales, marketing, or business professionals who work with Azure-related products
• Technical professionals wanting a foundation before pursuing Associate-level certifications

Exam Format and Difficulty

• No coding or hands-on lab component — the exam is entirely multiple choice
• Considered the easiest Azure certification, requiring no prior technical experience
• Typically achievable with a few weeks of part-time study using free Microsoft Learn resources