Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
A foundational Microsoft credential introducing cloud concepts and the major Azure services, management tools, security ideas, governance concepts, and pricing basics.
Last verified: 2026-09-01
Overview
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals validates foundational knowledge of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure. It covers cloud concepts, Azure architecture and core services, plus Azure management, governance, security, identity, cost management, and monitoring concepts. It is a common starting point for learners who want a broad Azure foundation before moving into role-based Microsoft certifications.
- Recommended experience
- No formal prerequisite is required. Microsoft says candidates should have skills or experience in an area of IT such as infrastructure management, database management, or software development. Basic familiarity with cloud and general technology concepts is helpful.
- Estimated study time
- 25–50 hours
- Target job roles
- Cloud Support AssociateIT Support SpecialistJunior Cloud AdministratorTechnical Sales SpecialistBusiness Analyst
Exam Details
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- Exam code
- AZ-900
- Number of exams
- 1
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Question count
- Question count varies; Microsoft does not publish a fixed count.
- Delivery method
- Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored; Certiport also available for eligible students and educators
- Price
- Varies by country or region
Skills and Domains
Describe cloud concepts
25–30%Cloud computing, service models, deployment models, benefits, shared responsibility, and pricing concepts.
Describe Azure architecture and services
35–40%Azure architecture, compute, networking, storage, identity, access, and security services.
Describe Azure management and governance
30–35%Cost management, governance, compliance, management tools, infrastructure as code, and monitoring.
Study Resources
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official Azure Fundamentals certification and AZ-900 exam page.
View resourceAZ-900 Study Guide
Official resourceOfficial Guide · Free
Official Microsoft study guide with current skills measured.
View resourceMicrosoft Credential Expiration Policy
Official resourceDocumentation · Free
Official policy confirming Fundamentals certifications do not expire.
View resourceRenewal
- Validity period
- Does not expire
- Renewal method
- No renewal required.
- Notes
- Microsoft Fundamentals certifications do not expire.
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