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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 course overview.

An introduction to Microsoft Azure cloud concepts, services, architecture, governance and cost management.

Included in selected IT Career Switch traineeships as part of a wider career pathway.

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Cloud fundamentals

Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft certifications and courses focused on Azure, AI and data tools used in modern technical teams.

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Microsoft

Course provider

AZ-900

Exam/code

2

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What this course helps you build.

Azure Fundamentals gives learners a practical overview of cloud delivery, helping entry-level candidates speak confidently about modern Microsoft environments.

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Cloud concepts and Azure architecture

02

Compute, networking and storage services

03

Security, governance and cost management

What the official exam covers.

AZ-900 is Microsoft's cloud fundamentals exam, designed to validate cloud concepts and foundational Azure knowledge.

Exam snapshot

  • Fundamentals exam
  • Microsoft Learn study guide
  • Passing score 700
  • Cloud concepts and Azure services

Describe Cloud Concepts

25-30%

Cloud benefits, service models, shared responsibility and cloud consumption.

Describe Azure Architecture and Services

35-40%

Azure regions, compute, networking, storage and core service families.

Describe Azure Management and Governance

30-35%

Cost management, governance, deployment tools, monitoring and compliance features.

Breakdown based on Microsoft Learn AZ-900 study guide.

Where Azure Fundamentals can fit into your career.

Azure Fundamentals helps learners understand the cloud platforms behind modern IT delivery, support, infrastructure and security.

1

Cloud Support Associate

2

IT Support Technician

3

Junior Cloud Administrator

4

Infrastructure Support Analyst

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Add cloud awareness to your technical pathway

AZ-900 strengthens network engineering and cyber routes by giving you the Microsoft cloud language employers increasingly expect.

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