Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900): A 3-Week Study Plan
By The Exam Atlas Editorial Team · Verified 2026-05-29
A gentle three-week plan at a few hours per week. No hands-on skill is required, but a free Azure account helps.
Week
Focus
Checkpoint
1
Cloud concepts and service/deployment models
You can explain IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS
2
Azure architecture and core services
You can name what each core service does
3
Cost, governance + timed review
You can explain RBAC and cost tools
Final tips
The architecture/services and governance areas together are about 70% of the exam, so weight your time there. Microsoft Learn’s free path plus the study guide is enough for most people. Avoid “exam dump” sites — they breach Microsoft policy and copyright.
FAQ
How many weeks to study for AZ-900?
Two to three weeks is typical. This plan uses three weeks at a few hours per week; compress it if you have IT experience.
