Microsoft Azure Certification Path

Microsoft Azure certifications run from the AZ-900 Fundamentals exam through Associate-level administration, security, and networking certs, up to the AZ-305 Expert architecture exam. Answer two questions below to find where you should start.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Azure certification path?

The Azure certification path starts with AZ-900 (Fundamentals) for anyone new to cloud concepts, moves to Associate-level exams like AZ-104 (Administrator), AZ-500 (Security), or AZ-700 (Networking) depending on your specialty, and ends at Expert-level exams like AZ-305 (Solutions Architect) or AZ-400 (DevOps).

Do I need AZ-900 before AZ-104?

AZ-900 is not a formal prerequisite for AZ-104, but it is recommended if you are new to Azure. If you already have hands-on Azure administration experience, you can go straight to AZ-104.

Which Azure certification should I get first?

If you have no cloud background, start with AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals). If you already administer Azure resources day-to-day, AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) is the more valuable first Associate-level credential.

What comes after AZ-104?

After AZ-104, most administrators move to a specialty Associate exam (AZ-500 for security, AZ-700 for networking, AZ-140 for virtual desktop) or the Expert-level AZ-305 Solutions Architect exam.

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