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Getting started with Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certifications

image.png As a fresh start, I will include a path to resources that I experienced and helped me earn AZ-900, DP-900, AI-900, PL-900 & SC-900 respectively Azure, Data, Artificial Intelligence, Power Platform & Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals.

Following the same rhythm with increasing effort, I was able to get certified as an Azure Developer, Administrator, Security Engineer & DevOps Engineer Expert.

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Microsoft offers a variety of foundational certifications with the exam code XX-900, depending on the field of interest.

if you are completely new to the cloud, AZ-900; it should be your first target.

For more details about the certifications Journey, Microsoft provides an answer to the query and gives a deeper view. Quickly check out these links and come back to complete the rest.

The first approach is relax, it’s an entry level certifications. Microsoft fundamentals are designed to ensure that you have a good foundation on the skills that are measured in the exam & being able to describe them.

Well, now where should you start? For someone new to the cloud, it is challenging to choose the right material.

0. Microsoft Technical Documentation

Google the exam code by adding the shortcut ms docs or ms learn as shown below

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It should appear at the top of the search engine

You can find the skills measured for any MS certification in the official documentation for the exam, in the section below. Sample for the AZ-900: SKILLSOUTLINE.png

The Documentation contains all the parts that you are going to be tested on, the day of the exam

Microsoft Certifications Exam Code Official Documentation
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Link
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Link
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Link
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 Link
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals MS-900 Link
Microsoft PowerPlatform Fundamentals PL-900 Link

1. Adam Marczak - Azure for Everyone- Microsoft MVP

Adam come up with an amazing Azure content: a playlist course on YouTube followed by a Study Guide.

2. John Savill’s Technical Training

John is a Principal Technical Architect at Microsoft and his YouTube channel is enriched with Azure technologies.

He is also an inspiring fitness guy who will probably encourage you to start going to the gym if you haven’t yet.

3. My Notes!

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I attempted to gather the certification topics into a single scrollable page that can be used offline; I hope this is useful.

4. Deeper Dive - Udemy

5. Practice Tests

Last but not least, before the exam day you need to practice some tests, it’s a good confidence boost and really helps passing the exam.

You can check Microsoft Official questions:

Microsoft Certifications Exam Code MeasureUp Practice questions
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Link
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals DP-900 Link
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals AI-900 Link
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 Link
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals MS-900 Link

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Good luck!

You are exams away from your dream job!

I tried to gather what I found really useful while learning, thus there is a lot of great content out there! The rest is up to you to research and discover more about Azure.