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Azure Certification Guide

How to Get Azure Certified

Microsoft Azure certification paths from AZ-900 Fundamentals through AZ-305 Expert. Everything you need to pass on your first attempt.

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Azure Certification Paths

Organized by role and experience level. AZ-900 is the universal starting point.

Fundamentals
Azure Fundamentals
AZ-900

The universal starting point for Azure. Covers cloud concepts and core Azure services.

45 min$165
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900

AI and machine learning concepts on Azure. Great for data and AI roles.

45 min$165
Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900

Core data concepts and Azure data services. Entry point for data engineering roles.

45 min$165
Associate
Azure Administrator
AZ-104

Implement, manage, and monitor Azure infrastructure. The most common associate cert.

100 min$165
Azure Developer
AZ-204

Design, build, test, and maintain cloud applications and services on Azure.

120 min$165
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AZ-305

Design and implement Azure infrastructure solutions. The pinnacle Azure cert.

120 min$165
Expert
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
AZ-400

Design and implement DevOps practices using Azure DevOps and GitHub.

120 min$165
Cybersecurity Architect Expert
SC-100

Design and evaluate cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and governance.

120 min$165

AZ-900 vs AZ-104: Which First?

AZ-900

AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

  • No prerequisites. Open to everyone.
  • Focus: cloud concepts + Azure overview
  • Exam: 45 minutes, ~40 questions
  • Best for: non-technical roles, beginners
Start here if you are new to Azure or cloud

Azure Exam Prep Strategy

01

Start with Microsoft Learn

Microsoft's free learning paths on learn.microsoft.com are excellent and map directly to each exam.

learn.microsoft.com — free, official, and comprehensive
02

Practice in the Azure Portal

Azure exams test hands-on knowledge. Use the free Azure trial to practice creating resources.

Azure Free Account — $200 credit for 30 days
03

Do 150+ Practice Questions

Microsoft exams have a specific question style. Practice questions train you to read them correctly.

Use our practice test engine for Azure questions
04

Review Exam Skills Outline

Microsoft publishes the exact skills measured in each exam. Download it and check off each skill as you learn it.

Available on learn.microsoft.com for every Azure exam

Azure Salary & Career ROI

Azure Fundamentals
$70K–$90K
High
Azure Administrator
$105K–$130K
Very High
Azure Solutions Architect
$130K–$165K
Very High
Azure DevOps Engineer
$125K–$155K
High

Ready to Get Azure Certified?

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