Entry-level certification covering cloud concepts, Azure services, management, governance, and pricing. Suitable for technical and non-technical candidates. No prior IT experience required.
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Easiest of the Azure cert family. $99 fee, ~25h prep, free Microsoft Learn modules cover most of the exam. Good ATS keyword for non-technical roles in Azure-heavy enterprises.
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Engineers considering AZ-900 — skip and go straight to AZ-104 if you already have any cloud experience. Microsoft regularly offers AZ-900 vouchers at events / via partners; pay full price only as last resort.
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Career-switchers with sales/PM/consulting backgrounds report strong ROI. Easier and cheaper than AWS CCP. Doesn't expire — one of the few permanent-credential certs in the cloud space.
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Used by some employers as proof of cloud-curiosity for entry roles. Some students take it before transitioning to AZ-104 or DP-900 to build confidence — useful psychological stepping stone.
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May 9, 2026
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Some report failing despite the "easy" reputation — exam loves trick wording around shared-responsibility model and pricing tiers. John Savill's YouTube playlist + MeasureUp practice tests cited as solid prep.
Microsoft's own free path covers ~80% of exam content.
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Yes — remote or test center
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~30 hours