Professional certification · Cloud Computing

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

A foundational Microsoft credential that shows basic knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services, architecture, management, and governance. It suits people starting out with cloud or working alongside technical teams.

Issued by Microsoft · Official page

Verified by ConnectPrep Verified against Microsoft on October 18, 2026. Fees and rules change; always confirm on the official page before you apply.

Who can apply

No formal prerequisites.
Microsoft suggests some background in an IT area such as infrastructure management, database management, or software development.

Exam

Exam: Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Format: Proctored exam scheduled through Pearson VUE
Questions: Data unavailable
Time: 45 minutes

A score of 700 or greater is required to pass. Skills measured as of July 20, 2026: cloud concepts (25 to 30%), Azure architecture and services (35 to 40%), and Azure management and governance (30 to 35%). Offered in 13 languages.

Official fees

Fee	Amount	Notes	Source
Exam fee	Data unavailable	Microsoft states the price depends on the country or region where the exam is proctored; no USD amount was shown on the official page.	Official page

Only fees published by the issuer or regulator are listed. Blank amounts mean no official figure was available to verify.

Renewal and continuing education

Cycle: Does not expire
Requirement: None. Microsoft states that Fundamentals certifications do not expire.

Related careers

Occupation	National median wage
Network and computer systems administrators	$99,130
Computer systems analysts	$105,850
Computer user support specialists	$61,860

Holding a credential does not guarantee these wages; they describe all workers in the occupation.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.

Sources

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, accessed October 18, 2026
Study guide for Exam AZ-900, accessed October 18, 2026
Credential expiration policies, accessed October 18, 2026

Verification notes

The US exam price could not be verified because Microsoft's page shows price by location only after selecting a region. The number of questions is not published by Microsoft.

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