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Microsoft Azure · Beginner

Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals course

AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is Microsoft's entry-level cloud certification. It covers cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, and Azure management and governance. Our course prepares beginners with lectures, hands-on Azure labs and exam-style assessments.

Build a solid foundation in Microsoft Azure. Learn cloud concepts, governance, pricing and security principles with confidence, then practise them in real Azure labs.

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35+
Lectures
12+
Labs
4
Assessments

What you'll learn

  • Cloud concepts: cloud models, shared responsibility and the benefits of cloud services
  • Azure architecture: regions, availability zones, resource groups and subscriptions
  • Compute and networking: virtual machines, containers, App Service and virtual networks
  • Storage, identity and security: Azure Storage, Microsoft Entra ID and Zero Trust
  • Cost management, governance and compliance: Azure Policy, locks, tags and the pricing calculator
  • Monitoring and management tools: Azure Monitor, Azure Advisor and the Azure portal and CLI

Who this course is for

  • Beginners who want a first Microsoft certification
  • IT support and helpdesk staff in Microsoft 365 workplaces
  • Career changers targeting Azure administrator roles
  • Managers and non-technical staff working with Azure projects

How the course works

Every CertifyMyCloud course follows the same structure: lectures to explain each topic, hands-on labs to practise it, and assessments to check you're ready. You get lifetime access to every course you enrol in, and members get 24/7 online support.

A study plan that works

  1. Week 1: Cloud conceptsCloud models, the shared responsibility model and why organisations move to Azure.
  2. Week 2: Core architecture and servicesRegions, subscriptions, compute, networking and storage, with hands-on labs.
  3. Week 3: Identity, security and governanceMicrosoft Entra ID, Azure Policy, resource locks and cost management.
  4. Week 4: Practice and bookExam-style assessments across all three areas. Book once you're scoring well.

What certificate do you get?

Two different things: when you finish the course, you get a CertifyMyCloud certificate of completion to add to your CV and LinkedIn. The official certification is awarded by the exam provider, such as AWS or Microsoft, when you pass their exam. You book and pay for that exam directly with them.
Your trainers

Created by certified experts

Every CertifyMyCloud course is created by leading Microsoft Certified Trainers, AWS Authorized Instructors and experienced DevOps and AI engineers, so you learn from people who teach and work with these technologies every day.

Microsoft Certified Trainers

Lead our Azure and Azure AI courses, including AZ-900 and AI-901, built around Microsoft's official exam objectives.

AWS Authorized Instructors

Lead our AWS courses, including AWS Cloud Practitioner, with a focus on real AWS services and hands-on labs.

DevOps and AI engineers

Build our DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform and AI labs from their day-to-day work on real projects.

FAQ

Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 questions

Is AZ-900 hard?
AZ-900 is an entry-level exam, so it's very achievable for beginners who prepare properly. Most people who fail it skip the management and governance topics, which make up around a third of the exam.
How long does it take to prepare for AZ-900?
Most beginners need two to four weeks studying a few hours a week. If you already use Azure at work, a week of focused revision is often enough.
Do I need AZ-900 before AZ-104?
No. Microsoft doesn't require AZ-900 before AZ-104, but it's a useful foundation if you're new to Azure. See our AZ-900 vs AZ-104 guide.
Does the AZ-900 certification expire?
No. Microsoft Fundamentals certifications, including Azure Fundamentals, don't expire.
What jobs can AZ-900 help with?
On its own, AZ-900 shows employers you understand Azure basics, which helps for entry-level cloud, IT support and technical sales roles. Pairing it with AZ-104 is the usual route into Azure administrator jobs.
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