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AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Certification Course

Beginner8 Hours 15 Minutes48 Course Videos100 Test Questions

$229.00

Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals training for beginners who want their first cloud certification. 8 hours 15 minutes across 48 videos, plus 100 practice questions.

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This AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Certification Course prepares you for the Microsoft AZ-900 exam and the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification. It is for anyone new to the cloud or to Azure, whatever their job. You get 8 hours 15 minutes of training in 48 videos, with 100 test questions to check your progress.

What you will learn

  • Explain cloud computing and its benefits in plain words
  • Describe how Azure is built, including regions and resource structure
  • Know the main Azure compute services, such as virtual machines
  • Understand Azure networking and content delivery
  • Compare Azure storage and database options
  • Find your way around the Azure portal
  • Use role-based access control to manage who can do what
  • Estimate costs and understand Azure pricing and service level agreements

These are the ideas you need to talk about Azure with confidence at work, even if you never build anything yourself. They also form the base for more technical Azure courses.

Course outline

  1. Introduction: what the course covers and how the exam works
  2. Cloud fundamentals: core cloud ideas and benefits
  3. Azure’s architecture: how Azure is organised
  4. Compute: virtual machines and other compute services
  5. Networking and CDN: virtual networks and content delivery
  6. Storage: storage and database options
  7. Azure solutions: wider Azure services and how they fit together
  8. Administration: the Azure portal, management tools and access control
  9. Pricing and service level agreements: costs, pricing tools and SLAs
  10. Exam preparation: tips for exam day
  11. Review questions: practice to check what you know

The course keeps the language simple and avoids code. It ends with exam tips and review questions, and the 100 test questions help you check that you are ready for exam day.

Who this course is for

  • Complete beginners who want a first cloud certification
  • IT staff starting to work with Azure
  • Developers and administrators new to Microsoft cloud
  • Sales, project and business staff who discuss Azure with clients
  • Learners planning to move on to AZ-104

Before you start

You do not need any cloud experience or scripting skills. A general understanding of computers and the internet is enough. A free Azure account is helpful if you want to explore the portal as you learn. You can pause any lesson and try the same steps yourself.

About the AZ-900 exam

AZ-900 is the exam for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification, issued by Microsoft. It is a beginner-level exam and a common first step in an Azure career. It measures three areas: describing cloud concepts, describing Azure architecture and services, and describing Azure management and governance. Check Microsoft Learn for the latest details before you book.

Jobs this course supports

  • Cloud support associate
  • Junior cloud engineer
  • Cloud administrator
  • IT support specialist moving to cloud
  • Pre-sales or technical account roles that use Azure

Skill level

Beginner
Duration

8 Hours 15 Minutes
Videos

48 Course Videos
Questions

100 Test Questions
Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Exam code

AZ-900
Certification body

Microsoft
Prerequisites

None. No scripting skills needed.
Best for

Beginners in cloud, IT staff, developers, administrators, sales and business staff who work with Azure
Topics covered

Cloud basics, Azure architecture, compute, networking and CDN, storage, Azure solutions, administration, pricing and SLAs
Format

Online video lessons, self-paced
Language

English
Closed captions

Yes
Certificate

StemBoss Certificate of Completion

What is inside this course

11 modules and 48 lessons. Here is the full outline.

Module 1: Introduction3 lessons
  1. Instructor Introduction
  2. Course Overview
  3. Expectations
Module 2: Cloud Fundamentals4 lessons
  1. What is the Cloud
  2. Basic Terms
  3. Types of cloud computing
  4. Cloud Service Models
Module 3: Azure’s Architecture4 lessons
  1. Regions and Availability
  2. Resource Groups and Management
  3. Azure Marketplace
  4. Demo- Azure Console Exploration
Module 4: Compute6 lessons
  1. Virtual Machines
  2. Containers
  3. Demo - Containers
  4. Functions
  5. Demo - Functions
  6. Windows Virtual Desktop and App Services
Module 5: Networking and CDN6 lessons
  1. Virtual Networks
  2. Load Balancers
  3. Gateways
  4. Content Delivery Network
  5. Network Security
  6. Demo - Connecting two VMs
Module 6: Storage5 lessons
  1. Storage
  2. Big Data and Analytics
  3. Databases
  4. Demo - SQL Database
  5. Database Migration
Module 7: Azure Solutions4 lessons
  1. IoT
  2. Demo - IoT Hub
  3. AI
  4. Serverless Computing
Module 8: Administration6 lessons
  1. Security
  2. Identity and Access Management
  3. Demo - Adding Users and Groups
  4. Governance
  5. Demo - Resource Locks
  6. Privacy and Compliance
Module 9: Pricing and Service Level Agreements3 lessons
  1. Managing Costs
  2. Demo - Pricing Calculator
  3. Service Level Agreements and Service Lifecycles
Module 10: Exam Preparation3 lessons
  1. Exam Layout
  2. Best Practices and Study Tips
  3. Overview and Conclusion
Module 11: Review Questions4 lessons
  1. Module 11 pt 1
  2. Module 11 pt 2
  3. Module 11 pt 3
  4. Module 11 pt 4

Your learning path

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Frequently asked questions

What exam does this course prepare me for?

It prepares you for Microsoft exam AZ-900, which leads to the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals certification.

What are the AZ-900 skills areas?

Describe cloud concepts, describe Azure architecture and services, and describe Azure management and governance.

Do I need technical skills for AZ-900?

No. The course needs no scripting and no cloud experience. It suits technical and non-technical learners.

What should I take after AZ-900?

Many learners move on to AZ-104 Azure Administrator. Others take SC-900 for security or MS-900 for Microsoft 365.

How long is the AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals course?

It runs for 8 hours 15 minutes across 48 videos, with 100 test questions.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.

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