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Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Learning Path

4.8(4,100) on Microsoft Learn·1.2M enrolled
Beginner 10 hours EnglishFREE
SkillsCloud conceptsMicrosoft AzureCloud servicesCloud securityAzure pricingCloud governance

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A solid, free way to prepare for the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification, straight from Microsoft. The learning path is free; the certification itself comes from a separate paid test.

Good for: beginners who want a first, recognised cloud certification, or a foundation in Azure.

Skip if: you want hands-on, deep technical Azure skills, or you do not intend to certify.

Because Microsoft writes and administers the certification, the material stays current automatically and the terminology matches what you see on test day. It moves clearly and quickly through cloud concepts, core services, pricing and governance.

What it lacks is the narrative, worked-example style of a video instructor, so some people pair it with a third-party course. It is fundamentals only, with no hands-on engineering depth, and if you do not plan to sit the test a broader intro may suit you better. As the official source it is always current (as of 2026).

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About this course

This is Microsoft Learn's official, free training path for the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals exam — built and maintained by the same organization that writes and administers the certification. It's structured as a sequence of self-paced modules covering cloud concepts, core Azure services, pricing and support, and governance and compliance — exactly mirroring the exam's official skills outline.

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Frequently asked questions

No. The Microsoft Learn path is free study material; the AZ-900 exam that grants the certification is separate and costs around $99.

Yes as an entry point into cloud and Azure, especially for career changers or non-technical roles that need cloud literacy.

The learning path is about 10 hours; most people spend 20 to 40 hours in total before sitting the exam, depending on background.

No. It is designed for beginners, including non-technical roles.

Yes, entirely. Only the exam costs money.
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