Course Overview
AZ-900 is Microsoft's entry-level Azure certification and the starting point for any Azure learning journey. This 1-day instructor-led course covers cloud computing concepts, core Azure services, Azure pricing, and governance — with no prerequisites required. It is suitable for both technical and non-technical professionals who want to demonstrate foundational Azure knowledge. Instrovate's MCT-led delivery includes official Microsoft labs, ensuring you get hands-on experience with the Azure portal alongside conceptual instruction. AZ-900 is also the required prerequisite for role-based Azure certifications including AZ-104, AI-102/AI-103, and DP-600.
What You Will Learn
- Describe cloud concepts: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, public, private, and hybrid cloud
- Explain the shared responsibility model for cloud security
- Identify core Azure services: compute, storage, networking, and databases
- Describe Azure AI and machine learning services at a foundational level
- Explain Azure management tools: Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell, and ARM
- Describe Azure cost management, pricing models, and SLAs
- Identify Azure governance tools: Azure Policy, RBAC, and resource locks
- Explain Azure compliance, data residency, and trust frameworks
Certification & Exam
Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals. Passing score: 700/1000. Duration: 45 minutes. Format: multiple-choice and multi-select questions. Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals.