Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Your gateway to the Microsoft Azure cloud — the foundation of any cloud career.
- 40 to 60 questions in the official Microsoft format
- 700/1000 threshold
- 3 domains: Cloud concepts, Architecture & services, Management & governance
- Exam available in English and French
- Lifetime (free annual renewal on Microsoft Learn)
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Overview
AZ-900 is Microsoft's foundational cloud certification: it validates understanding of cloud concepts, the core Azure services, pricing, and governance mechanisms.
It is the most-taken certification in the Microsoft ecosystem. It serves as an implicit prerequisite for nearly every cloud role: sales, IT project managers, business analysts, administrators, engineers. For non-technical profiles, it remains the best first step before potentially moving on to AZ-104, DP-600, or AI-900.
In francophone Africa, cloud migration is accelerating across banking, telco, and public administration. AZ-900 has become a key differentiator at hiring time for any role that touches cloud projects.
Why this certification in 2026
Cloud is now unavoidable. AZ-900 validates your understanding of the fundamentals without requiring prior technical experience — perfect for repositioning yourself or clarifying the vocabulary before going deeper.
Fiche d'examen
- Émetteur
- Microsoft
- Code examen
- AZ-900
- Questions
- 40 to 60 questions
- Durée
- 45 minutes
- Seuil
- 700/1000
- Coût officiel
- $99
- Validité
- Lifetime (free annual renewal on Microsoft Learn)
- Prérequis
- None
- Langues d'examen
- English, French + 12 other languages
Dernière mise à jour Microsoft — Microsoft Learn skills measured, refreshed regularly
Simulation syllabus
The syllabus follows the official exam framework faithfully.
- Cloud computing and models (public, private, hybrid, multicloud)
- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Consumption-based pricing
- Cloud benefits (high availability, scalability, reliability, security)
- Shared responsibility
What this certification brings you
Global Microsoft recognition
Millions of AZ-900-certified professionals. The shared language of the Azure cloud.
Free renewal
Annual exam on Microsoft Learn to refresh content — without paying $99 each time.
Hiring baseline
Many cloud postings in francophone Africa list AZ-900 as a baseline requirement.
Springboard to AZ-104, DP-600, AI-900
Once AZ-900 is in hand, the next steps are far more accessible: shared concepts, mastered Microsoft vocabulary.
Career outlook & salaries
Ranges observed internationally and across French-speaking Africa.
| Poste | International | Afrique francophone |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Sales Engineer | €40k–65k/year | 450k – 1.1M XAF/month |
| Cloud IT Project Manager | €50k–80k/year | 650k – 1.5M XAF/month |
| Cloud Business Analyst | €45k–70k/year | 550k – 1.2M XAF/month |
| Junior Azure Consultant | €40k–60k/year | 500k – 1M XAF/month |
- Poste
- Cloud Sales Engineer
- International
- €40k–65k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 450k – 1.1M XAF/month
- Poste
- Cloud IT Project Manager
- International
- €50k–80k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 650k – 1.5M XAF/month
- Poste
- Cloud Business Analyst
- International
- €45k–70k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 550k – 1.2M XAF/month
- Poste
- Junior Azure Consultant
- International
- €40k–60k/year
- Afrique francophone
- 500k – 1M XAF/month
Salary ranges observed on the international and West African markets. Sources: Coursera (2025), Glassdoor Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire (2026), Grey Search Africa × HEC Paris (2025), PMI Salary Survey (2024). Certifications meaningfully lift compensation, but actual salaries depend on experience, sector, and employer.
What's included in your simulation
- 40 to 60 questions aligned with Microsoft skills measured
- Questions in your locale
- 45-minute timer
- Domain report (concepts, architecture, governance)
- Explanations linked to official Microsoft Learn pages
- Unlimited retries for 12 months
- Coaching available with an Azure-certified mentor
Who this certification is for
Non-tech professionals impacted by cloud
You work in pre-sales, procurement, compliance, or project management — AZ-900 gives you the basics to engage in conversations.
IT beginners
Career change or end of studies: AZ-900 is the first Microsoft certification to take before any cloud specialization.
Engineers transitioning to Azure
You know AWS or on-premise and want to add Azure to your toolbox — start here.
HR / IT recruitment leads
Understanding AZ-900 helps you intelligently filter cloud applications and dialogue with tech teams.
Your ASK For IT expert
Human support from a certified expert.
Aïcha Mbarga
Azure Cloud Architect
Douala, Cameroon
Microsoft-certified cloud architect, 8 years on Azure projects across Africa and Europe.
- AZ-900
- AZ-104
- AZ-305
They earned theirs with this simulation
« AZ-900 was my first step into the cloud. After the ASK For IT simulator, I scored 824/1000 on the official exam. Three weeks later, I was negotiating a role at an Azure integrator. »
Patrick Eyenga
Cloud Pre-Sales Engineer — Yaoundé, Cameroon
« Needed to understand Azure to scope migration projects. The factsheet and concrete pricing examples really clarified IaaS/PaaS/SaaS for me. Passed in 4 weeks. »
Régine Hounkpatin
Cloud Business Analyst — Cotonou, Benin
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