# Azure Fundamentals Study Plan (AZ-900) Fully guided Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) study plan. Covers cloud concepts, Azure services, security, pricing, and support. Free Microsoft Learn content. Canonical URL: https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/azure/az-900-fundamentals/ [Cloud certifications](https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/index.md)›[Azure](https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/azure/index.md)›Azure Fundamentals Azure · AZ-900 Updated August 2026 The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is the entry-level Azure certification. It validates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, workloads, security, privacy, pricing, and support. Upload your study notes and exclam.ai builds a fully guided study plan. Typical prep ~30h Timeline ~3w Exam fee $99 USD Level foundational [Official exam guide (HTML)](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-900) Plan length 2 weeks3 weeks5 weeks 3 weeks · ~10h/week ### Approximate milestones 3 weeks CoverageMonth 1 1. Describe cloud concepts + Describe Azure architecture and services~wk 1 2. Describe Azure management and governance~wk 2 Mock examsMonth 1 Examend of Month 1 #### Your full plan · 3 weeks to exam day 3 weeks · ~10h/week CoverageReviewMocks· chips show the task mix for that week; buffer days are the planned rest ##### October 2026 1. Wk 1Oct 12 – Oct 18Describe cloud concepts + Describe Azure architecture and servicesCoverageReadQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer 2. Wk 2Oct 19 – Oct 25Describe Azure management and governanceCoverageReadQuizFlashcards30-35%5 study · 2 buffer 3. Wk 3Oct 26 – Nov 1MocksMocksQuizFlashcards5 study · 2 buffer Exam daySun, Nov 1, 2026End of week 3 ### AZ-900 activity tracker A visual preview of how exclam.ai turns your AZ-900 plan into daily domain coverage, flashcard, quiz, review, and mock streaks. Switch the plan length to match your exam timeline. Active days 24 Best day 54 min Total study time 11 h 51 min Avg / study day 30 min LessMore Study activityReview / at riskExam day Sample activity — your own streaks, study time, and module milestones appear here once you upload. Sign in to unlock your full 3 weeks plan Every module dated to your exam, with quizzes and FSRS flashcards generated from your own materials. [Unlock my full plan free](https://exclam.ai/pricing/index.md) ## Exam format 40-60 questions, 45 minutes. Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, case studies. Prerequisites None. Ideal first Azure certification. Exam fee $99 USD ## Azure Fundamentals exam domains The 3 domains tested on AZ-900, with approximate weights from the official exam guide. exclam.ai weights your study plan according to these percentages. | Domain | Approximate weight | | --- | --- | | Describe cloud concepts | 25-30% | | Describe Azure architecture and services | 35-40% | | Describe Azure management and governance | 30-35% | Source: [official AZ-900 exam guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-900) published by Microsoft Azure. ### Suggested schedule, module-by-module How the 3-domain AZ-900 plan distributes across the plan length you pick above. Heavier-weight domains get more time; lighter ones may pair into a single week. Module 1 of 2 Week 1 #### Describe cloud concepts + Describe Azure architecture and services Cover Describe cloud concepts (25-30%), Describe Azure architecture and services (35-40%) in this week — paired because their individual weights are light or the intensive pace requires combining adjacent syllabus sections. Read each objective, flashcard the key formulas, and run one quiz across the group before moving on. Module 2 of 2 Week 2 Exam weight 30-35% #### Describe Azure management and governance Cover Describe Azure management and governance end-to-end. Build flashcards covering every learning objective and quiz yourself before moving to the next module. Phase: Mocks Week 3 #### Mocks Full-length AZ-900 practice exams under timed conditions. Target one mock every 3–5 days. Same-day error review: for every question you miss, re-derive the solution from scratch. Taper in the final 3 days — light flashcards only. Free official exam guide ## Upload the AZ-900 exam guide and exclam.ai builds your plan Microsoft Azure publishes the AZ-900 exam guide as a free HTML page. Download it, upload it to exclam.ai, and get a fully guided study plan with adaptive flashcards and quizzes in minutes. [Download the exam guide](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-900) ## How exclam.ai helps with AZ-900 ### Flashcards per domain Upload the AZ-900 exam guide and exclam.ai generates flashcards for each of the 3 domains, mapped to the approximate exam weights. ### Practice quizzes with exam-weighted sampling Quizzes pull more questions from heavier domains. exclam.ai tracks which domains you're weakest on and weights future practice accordingly. ### ~3-week adaptive schedule Coverage phase, review phase, and mocks — distributed across your target timeline. Falls behind automatically rebalance without re-planning. ## Popular AZ-900 study vendors exclam.ai works alongside whichever video course or practice exam provider you prefer. We do not reproduce or redistribute any commercial prep content, upload your own notes taken while studying. John Savill (YouTube — free) Upload your notes · Works with exclam.ai Scott Duffy (Udemy) Upload your notes · Works with exclam.ai A Cloud Guru Upload your notes · Works with exclam.ai Microsoft Learn (free) Upload your notes · Works with exclam.ai ## AZ-900 questions How long does it take to study for AZ-900? Most candidates complete AZ-900 in 20-50 hours over 1-4 weeks. The free Microsoft Learn learning path takes ~10 hours and covers most of the exam content. Is AZ-900 worth it, or should I go straight to AZ-104? If you have IT background and cloud experience, skip AZ-900 and go directly to AZ-104 (Administrator). AZ-900 is most valuable for non-technical roles (sales, management) or true beginners. ## Other Azure certifications [AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate associate · ~100h](https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/azure/az-104-administrator/index.md) [AZ-204 Azure Developer Associate associate · ~100h](https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/azure/az-204-developer/index.md) [AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert expert · ~120h](https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/azure/az-305-solutions-architect/index.md) [AZ-400 Azure DevOps Engineer Expert expert · ~100h](https://exclam.ai/cloud-certs/azure/az-400-devops-engineer/index.md)