AZ-900

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Offered by Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (exam AZ-900) demonstrates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and core Microsoft Azure services, plus Azure...

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Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam at a glance

Format

Typically 40–60 questions in multiple formats (Microsoft does not publish an exact count)

Duration

45 minutes

Delivery

Pearson VUE test center or online proctored

Passing score

700 on a scale of 1–1000

Exam cost

$99 USD

Validity

Does not expire (fundamentals certification)

Prerequisites

None

About the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (exam AZ-900) demonstrates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and core Microsoft Azure services, plus Azure management and governance. It's the common starting point for a career in Azure and has no prerequisites.

Because it's a fundamentals credential, it does not expire — a nice contrast to Microsoft's role-based certifications.

Who it’s for: Anyone starting with Azure, including technical and non-technical professionals who need cloud literacy.

Official exam page· Details verified 2026-08

What the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam covers
  • Describe cloud concepts
    25–30%
  • Describe Azure architecture and services
    35–40%
  • Describe Azure management and governance
    30–35%
How to study for the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  1. 1Work through the free Microsoft Learn AZ-900 learning path.
  2. 2Understand cloud models (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS) and core Azure compute, storage, and networking.
  3. 3Learn Azure governance tools: cost management, tags, policy, and RBAC.
  4. 4Review the official AZ-900 study guide for exact topics.
  5. 5Take the free Microsoft practice assessment.
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) — frequently asked questions

Does AZ-900 expire?

No. As a fundamentals certification it has no expiration, unlike Azure role-based certs which renew annually.