Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
The First Step to the Azure Role-Based Certifications
Prove that you understand cloud concepts, core Azure Services, Azure pricing and support, and the fundamentals of cloud security, privacy, compliance, and trust.
Earning this certification will validate you are able to:
- Understand cloud concepts
- Understand core Azure services
- Understand security, privacy, compliance, and trust
- Understand Azure pricing and support
| Recommended Training | Required Exam | |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900T01) | AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals |
Wondering what to do once you've earned your Azure Fundamentals certification?
Review our Azure Administrator certification and learning path, complete with recommended advanced titles based on your workload or business need. Then download one of our publications, A Complete Guide: How to Become a Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate, A Completed Guide: How to Become a Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate, or A Complete Guide: How to Become a Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect to gain valuable insight into the certification process for these highly sought-after accolades.
Prerequisites
While it's not a strict prerequisite, it is recommended that you earn your Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification prior to training for your Azure role-based certifications.
Required Exams
AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Recertification
Microsoft provides two re-certification options for those who want to demonstrate continues competence in these areas. You can demonstrate that you're staying current in the technology by either taking a re-certification exam or stay-current course within two years of earning your certification. As soon as you pass either the course or the exam, the expiration date on your certification will be extended two years from that date. For more information, please check out the FAQ on Microsoft's Certification Exam Policies page.
Next Steps
Follow the path to becoming Microsoft Certified in one or more Azure roles.
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert