AZ-900Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
The foundational Azure credential — no experience required
CertPath Score
7.5
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About this certification
AZ-900 validates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services, including Azure architecture, pricing, SLAs, and compliance. It requires no technical background and serves as a starting point for Azure certifications or for non-technical professionals working alongside Azure teams.
What you'll validate
- ✓Cloud computing concepts
- ✓Azure core services
- ✓Azure pricing and SLAs
- ✓Azure identity and compliance
- ✓Cloud deployment and consumption models
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Lifetime validity — certify once, keep forever
- +Accessible to non-technical professionals
- +Strong first step into Azure ecosystem
- +Often subsidized via Microsoft events and vouchers
Disadvantages
- −Minimal technical depth
- −Limited salary impact alone
Who it's for
Best for
- →Complete cloud beginners
- →IT decision-makers and managers
- →Anyone starting an Azure certification path
Not ideal for
- ×Experienced IT professionals (start at AZ-104)
Career paths this unlocks
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $165
- Exam Duration
- 85 minutes
- Questions
- ~60
- Passing Score
- 700/1000
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~30 hours
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Salary Impact
- Minor
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