Is AZ-900 part of 'Microsoft 365 Fundamentals' certification?

H Hasan 25 Reputation points
2025-01-20T19:27:12.8+00:00

Hi! I am new to these MS certifications and interested in doing either MS-900 or AZ-900. I've looked at the syllabus of MS-900 and wondering if 'Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)' also contains 'Microsoft Azure Fundamentals' (AZ-900)? As Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is currently shown under 'Microsoft 365 Fundamentals' course contents on MS website.
Please can someone clarify?

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  1. Precious Ajuru 160 Reputation points
    2025-01-20T20:52:46.4233333+00:00

    MS-900 (Microsoft 365 Fundamentals) and AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals) are distinct certifications with different focuses. While both include Azure content, their depth and scope vary significantly:

    1. MS-900 provides a broad overview of Microsoft 365, covering productivity tools like Office apps, Teams, security, and compliance features. It includes a module introducing Azure, focusing on how it supports and integrates with Microsoft 365 services. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/microsoft-365-fundamentals/?practice-assessment-type=certification
    2. AZ-900, however, doesn’t just “touch on Azure” – it’s entirely dedicated to building a strong foundation in Azure. It dives into core cloud computing concepts, Azure services, architecture, governance, pricing, and support, offering a much more comprehensive understanding of Azure’s cloud platform. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-fundamentals/?practice-assessment-type=certification

    MS-900 offers a high-level introduction to Azure as part of the broader Microsoft 365 landscape, while AZ-900 thoroughly explores Azure itself. Choosing the right certification depends on whether you’re more interested in productivity tools and Microsoft 365 or if you want to gain a foundational understanding of Azure.

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