AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Start your Azure learning path with a clear foundation in cloud concepts, core services, security and governance. Prepare for AZ-900 and take the first step toward the Azure Data & AI or Azure Solutions, Security & DevOps MasterTrack.

Duration

6–8 hours

Level

Fundamentals

Format

Live + self-paced

Certification target

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

What you'll learn

Build a practical understanding of Azure before moving into a specialist learning path. Explore cloud services, identity, costs and governance with a clear, structured foundation.

Compare public, private and hybrid cloud models.
Explain IaaS, PaaS and SaaS, including cloud costs and shared responsibility.
Identify Azure regions, availability zones and resource groups.
Recognize core Azure compute, networking and storage services.
Understand identity, authentication and Azure security concepts.
Explore cost management, governance and monitoring tools.

How the exam is weighted

Describe cloud concepts25–30%25–30%

Describe Azure architecture and services35–40%35–40%

Describe Azure management and governance30–35%30–35%

Who this course is for

People starting a cloud learning path and seeking an Azure foundation.
IT professionals preparing to move into Azure services and administration.
Business and technical teams that need to understand cloud capabilities and costs.

About the exam

Format: Question types vary. See the Microsoft exam sandbox.
Questions: Typically 40–60; the exact number can vary.
Exam duration: 45 minutes
Passing score: 700 / 1,000
Certification validity: Fundamentals certifications do not expire.

Training and certification are separate. Microsoft determines the exam requirements, question types and certification award. Review the official study guide before scheduling your exam.

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Course outline

01Introduction to the Cloud and Service Models55 min

What cloud computing is and why organizations migrate
Public, private and hybrid cloud
IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
CapEx, OpEx and pay-as-you-go pricing

02Core Azure Architecture1 h 40 min

Regions, availability zones and resource groups
Virtual machines, App Service, Functions and containers
Virtual networks, VPN, ExpressRoute and DNS
Blob, Files and Disk storage

03Identity and Security50 min

Microsoft Entra ID: users, groups and roles
Multifactor authentication and Conditional Access
The shared responsibility model

04Cost, Governance, and Compliance1 h 10 min

Cost Management and the pricing calculator
Azure Policy, resource locks and tags
Service Health, Azure Monitor and the Trust Center

05Azure AI: Introductory Overview45 min

Introduction to Azure AI services and Microsoft Copilot
Responsible AI principles
Optional learning-path context; consult the official AZ-900 guide for assessed skills

06Practice Exam and Final Review1 h

Timed practice and sample questions
Review of difficult topics
Final preparation checklist

Learning area

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