How I passed the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 certification exam 
Tags: az900, azure, certification
Published: 2021-02-07 17:27:26

Recently I started preparing for the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification exam from Microsoft with an aim to give the exam before the year 2020 ends. 

AZ-900 is the first exam to be taken from the Azure certifications roadmap as given below. There are other exams as well, but I am looking to take the below developer roadmap.

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Below are the courses & materials which I have gone through: 

| Free           | Paid (Udemy) |
| :------------- | :----------: |
| 1. [Microsoft Learn path for AZ-900](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/azure-fundamentals/) | 1. [Azure Fundamentals: AZ-900 Certification +Practice Questions] (https://www.udemy.com/course/azure-fundamentals-az-900-certification/) by Kevin Brown |
| 2. Youtube - [Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification Course (AZ-900) - Pass the exam in 3 hours!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKEFWyqJ5XA) By Andrew Brown (freeCodeCamp.org)    | 2. [AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Exam Prep -Oct 2020](https://www.udemy.com/course/az900-azure/) by Scott Duffy  |
| 3. [AZ-900 Cloud Notes](https://rishabkumar7.github.io/CloudNotes/AzureFundamentals.html) by [Rishab Kumar](https://github.com/rishabkumar7)  | 3. [AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Original Practice Tests](https://www.udemy.com/course/az900-azure-tests/) by Scott Duffy |
| 4. AZ-900 Labs: [https://github.com/MicrosoftLearning/...](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=Pc-Z3nHPTZg&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHdSTGdhTVVLYlZKN2NuaFVOUmdEOTh5VEJRQXxBQ3Jtc0tsZl9HeVBKSXVGMWNTVGtJc0xOcVp6VnF2VDI2bWp2MmFRSkxTbWRuNjZXSE1keUk4eEstbTRsdW5SRVRUYXJ1WFpoRFJvckJnbjE5cUdrMGVtY3FYX01NWVpKX1F0RUlWUkg4NXY5dXhkci1EeHEwTQ%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FMicrosoftLearning%2FAZ-900T0x-MicrosoftAzureFundamentals%2Ftree%2Fmaster%2FInstructions%2FWalkthroughs)  |   |
| 5. AZ-900 Practice Questions Sample: [https://www.itexams.com/info/AZ-900](https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=Pc-Z3nHPTZg&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW5YZDYtRTZ0bUktVVpSbC14TEo3YXZZWS1BZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuU2VJRkhWOE10aEtBalRScExZUzA1cWJsRWNycmJjU1JfMjlNWVhDY1I0NjRMSGlOR0lISGFLNFNldjRvTGo0M1JvRmU0eGNta2VCaW1SZFhDMTVoU0lCVGRkWlJUMnV2Q3cwREtDS2hjTGhqVkU0VQ%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itexams.com%2Finfo%2FAZ-900) ||

**How I prepared for the certification:**

1. 20-30 minutes of daily learning for 30 days. 
2. Practice tests were very helpful in testing the learning & mocking an exam scenario which helps to build confidence before the actual exam. So always try to give some practice tests. 
3. If you are already aware of basic cloud computing concepts, then try to give the practice tests first, just to assess your knowledge. 

Currently if you register for the Microsoft Virtual Training Days & attend the event then you can get a shot at the Azure Fundamentals certification free of cost.  

So what are you waiting for – Register [here](https://mktoevents.com/Microsoft+Event/231731/157-GQE-382) & get your free exam certification voucher. 

Is your employer, a Microsoft Partner, then you can schedule your Microsoft certification for free. Try registering with your work email. Follow the steps: via Twitter @johanrin 

1. Schedule a new exam 
2. Edit your profile by changing your email by your work email & confirm 
3. Enter this email again & click Check Eligibility 
4. Enter your code to confirm 
5. Claim your voucher 

**You can schedule AZ-900 certification exam by visiting** [https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-900](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-900) 

Cost of the certification exam depends based on the country.

Due to the pandemic, Microsoft has provided an option to take up the exam from the comfort of your home.  

Do remember, before the exam day, you need to test your system by completing the OnVUE system requirements - [https://home.pearsonvue.com/op/OnVUE-technical-requirements](https://home.pearsonvue.com/op/OnVUE-technical-requirements)

Please share your questions or comments, will be happy to help.