Exam fee
$99
In the United States; set by country
Cost, pay and fit
Is AZ-900 worth it?
It depends on your role. AZ-900 is worth it if cloud is new to you or you work around Azure without administering it, and it never expires. If you already work in Azure, go straight to AZ-104: Microsoft doesn’t require AZ-900 for it.
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The cost
What it costs
The exam fee is the certification’s fixed cost. Study material and your own time come on top.
Keeping it
Doesn’t expire
Microsoft Fundamentals certifications don’t expire.
A fee covers one attempt: if you don’t pass, the next attempt is paid for again. What every exam costs
The return
What job it leads to
AZ-900 isn’t tied to one job: people in sales, management, support and engineering all take it. So there’s no single pay figure that would be honest to quote here.
Your decision
Is AZ-900 worth it for you?
It’s worth it if
- you work in sales, management or support at a company that runs on Microsoft.
- cloud is new to you and you want a first step before a role-based certification.
- you’re a student and want an early, low-cost credential.
Think twice if
- you already deploy or manage Azure resources: AZ-104 is the one that shows it.
- you’re hoping it will get you a technical job by itself. It shows understanding, not hands-on skill.
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Is AZ-900 worth it in 2026?
It depends on your role. AZ-900 is worth it if cloud is new to you or you work around Azure without administering it, and it never expires. If you already work in Azure, go straight to AZ-104: Microsoft doesn’t require AZ-900 for it.
How much does AZ-900 cost?
$99 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
What job does AZ-900 lead to?
AZ-900 isn’t tied to one job: people in sales, management, support and engineering all take it. So there’s no single pay figure that would be honest to quote here.
Does AZ-900 expire?
No. Microsoft Fundamentals certifications don’t expire.
How hard is AZ-900?
We rate it beginner, going by the level Microsoft gives it and the experience it expects. You need 700 out of 1000. Microsoft sets no prerequisites for AZ-900. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
