🎯 How to Pass AZ-900 in 2025 – Beginner’s Guide

🎯 How to Pass AZ-900 in 2025 – Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to your AZ-900 starter guide for 2025! 🎓
The AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) exam is the perfect entry point for anyone starting their cloud journey. Here's how you can ace it:
🧭 What You’ll Learn
Core Azure concepts
Azure services (Compute, Storage, Networking)
Azure pricing & support
Governance and compliance
📚 Learning Resources
Microsoft Learn - AZ-900 Path
Free AZ-900 Practice Tests (Whizlabs, TutorialsDojo)
YouTube Channels: ExamPro, TechWithLucy
📝 Exam Info
Cost:
$99 (₹8,200 INR) (free for students or via Microsoft voucher)Duration: 45 mins – 60 mins
Format: 40–60 multiple choice questions
💡 Pro Tips
Study using Microsoft Learn’s sandbox to practice hands-on
Take 2 mock exams before the actual test
Join free community study groups on LinkedIn or Discord
🔄 Azure vs AWS vs GCP – Certification Paths Explained
Confused about which cloud path to take? Here's a simplified breakdown for 2025:
| Level | Azure ☁️ | AWS 🟠 | GCP 🔵 |
| Beginner | AZ-900 | Cloud Practitioner | Cloud Digital Leader |
| Associate | AZ-104 / AZ-204 | Solutions Architect Associate / Developer Associate | Associate Cloud Engineer |
| Expert | AZ-305 / AZ-400 | Solutions Architect Professional / DevOps Pro | Professional Cloud Architect / DevOps Engineer |
| Specialty | AZ-500 / AI-102 | Security, SAP, Data Analytics | Machine Learning, Security, Network |
💵 Exam Cost & Renewal
Azure: $99 – $165 (~₹8,200 – ₹13,700 INR) | Renew free yearly via MS Learn
AWS: $100 – $300 (~₹8,300 – ₹25,000 INR) | Valid for 3 years
GCP:
$125 – $200 (₹10,400 – ₹16,600 INR) | Valid for 2 years
🚀 Choose Based On:
- Job Role: Azure = Enterprise, AWS = Market Susers




