# Getting started with Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certifications

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. **


![image.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1650075475678/jgecqAgFc.png)
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.
   
- **[Azure Training Journey](https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RWD4tL?fbclid=IwAR1-WlEbmq6naL2ASRSWdyojhX6vZteipyb6TfA85mCgq-JpwCmwAODS69A  )**

- **[Become Microsoft Certified](https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE2PjDI)**

**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**

![image_2022-02-18_175427.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1645203268383/2sC1Bgb7m.png)

** 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](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1645199357604/SP4RtGgM8.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](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/az-900) |
| Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals      |   DP-900   |      [Link](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/dp-900) |
| Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals      |  AI-900   |     [Link](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/ai-900) |
| Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals       |   SC-900   |     [Link](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/sc-900) |
| Microsoft 365 Fundamentals       |   MS-900   |     [Link](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/ms-900) |
| Microsoft PowerPlatform Fundamentals       |   PL-900   |     [Link](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/pl-900)  |




###  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. **

%[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPEsD6n9A_I&list=PLGjZwEtPN7j-Q59JYso3L4_yoCjj2syrM]
%[https://marczak.io/az-900/]


### 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. 

%[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY0LnKiDwRA&list=PLlVtbbG169nED0_vMEniWBQjSoxTsBYS3]

### 3. My Notes!

![image_2022-05-25_014007531.png](https://cdn.hashnode.com/res/hashnode/image/upload/v1653435606950/EMB2HrzvA.png align="left")
I attempted to gather the certification topics into a single scrollable [page](https://cloud.itzyahya.tech/A-AZ900) that can be used offline; I hope this is useful.




### 4. Deeper Dive - Udemy


#### **[Alan Rodrigues](https://www.udemy.com/user/b6837a38-3380-4c15-8cd9-aabb118793df/)**
%[https://www.udemy.com/course/microsoft-azure-beginners-guide/]

#### **[Scott Duffy](https://www.udemy.com/user/scottduffy2/)**
%[https://www.udemy.com/course/az900-azure/#instructor-1]




### 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.

Here are the official practice tests from Microsoft:

| Microsoft Certifications  | Exam Code  |  MeasureUp Practice questions |
|:-------- |:--------:| --------:|
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals      |  AZ-900   |     [Link](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/az-900-sample-questions) |
| Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals      |   DP-900   |      [Link](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/dp-900-sample-questions) |
| Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals      |  AI-900   |     [Link](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/ai-900-sample-questions) |
| Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals       |   SC-900   |     [Link](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/sc-900-sample-questions) |
| Microsoft 365 Fundamentals       |   MS-900   |     [Link](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/ms-900-sample-questions) |




You can also check this further:

%[https://vladtalkstech.com/2022/01/free-practice-questions-for-select-microsoft-certifications.html?fbclid=IwAR0b0kOiWTlAuwezmYJYnPb7Ge7V4SUEnLQrbEM133-ixmQLQ5S5qPBDFbA]

&  **whizlabs** :

%[https://www.whizlabs.com]


### 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.