A roughly eight-hour LinkedIn Learning course from Microsoft Press that prepares you for the AZ-900 exam — Azure's entry-level cloud certification. It covers core cloud concepts, Azure services, pricing, security and governance. Solid, structured exam preparation, though the course and the exam are separate purchases.
Good for: Structured preparation for the AZ-900 exam and a first grounding in Azure.
Less suitable if: You want hands-on engineering skills rather than exam-focused fundamentals.
Requirements: None — AZ-900 is designed for beginners, including non-technical roles.
Realistic time: About 8 hours of study, plus revision.
About this course
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Cert Prep is a ~8-hour LinkedIn Learning course from Microsoft Press that prepares you for the AZ-900 exam. It runs on a LinkedIn Learning subscription, with a one-month free trial that's enough to finish it.
What you'll learn
Understand core cloud and Azure concepts
Identify key Azure services and their uses
Cover Azure security and identity basics
Understand Azure pricing and cost tools
Grasp governance and compliance basics
Prepare for the AZ-900 exam
This course includes
8h
On-demand video
Yes
Certificate
English
Language
What it costs
The course comes with a LinkedIn Learning subscription ($29.99/month or $19.99/month annually, usually a one-month free trial; free via many libraries). The AZ-900 exam is a separate Microsoft fee of about $99.
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AZ-900 is a genuine, entry-level Microsoft certification recognised by employers as proof of cloud fundamentals. The LinkedIn completion certificate is separate and is only a learning record.
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Michael Washam
LinkedIn Learning instructor
Produced with Microsoft Press and taught by experienced Azure instructors, so the content aligns closely with the official AZ-900 exam objectives.
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