AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Udemy.com)
Beginner's guide to Microsoft Azure
Created by: Alan Rodrigues
Last updated February 2026
Our take
Based on the ratings of 67,017 students, a sample of their written reviews and the syllabus, as the course stood in February 2026. No course pays to be reviewed.
This is a prep course for the AZ-900 exam, taught by Alan Rodrigues and built around the exam's own domains. The syllabus shows 200 lectures and about 14 hours, with more than three of those hours on compute alone. Cloud concepts get a short section, and storage, networking, databases and identity each get their own. There are ten quizzes, two practice tests and live portal labs. Over 265,000 students have taken it, and the last update was February 2026, which helps, since exam objectives and portal screens keep shifting.
Reviewers mostly praise the teaching. They call him thorough without being boring, clear, and good at heading off questions before they come up. One passed the exam on the first attempt, and others like the general-to-specific order for newcomers. The complaints are about production. Several mention an echoey or hushed voice, one found the stereo out of sync, and another needed subtitles because of the accent. A few videos reportedly start on a black screen until the mouse moves, and one reviewer says the portal no longer matches the videos.
Of about 67,000 ratings, roughly 60,000 are four or five stars, and only about 1,000 are one or two. It is labeled beginner, but the requirements still list basic networking and database knowledge, so total newcomers may pause now and then. If you want to feel exam-ready, add a bigger bank of practice questions, since two practice tests is on the light side. A good pick for steady, exam-focused learning. Keep headphones and subtitles handy.
Pros
- Sections follow the AZ-900 exam domains, from cloud concepts through governance
- Reviewers call the teaching clear and lively, and say he heads off common questions
- Live portal labs plus ten quizzes and two practice tests
- Last updated February 2026, so objectives and screens are fairly recent
Cons
- Audio draws complaints: echo, a hushed voice, and one report of out-of-sync stereo
- Some reviewers find the delivery flat and the accent hard without subtitles
- A few videos open on a black screen, and one reviewer says portal screens look dated
Alan is very thorough without being boring. Also, his voice is very clear and animated, not a drone.
The beginner label fits, though the requirements assume basic networking, database and app knowledge.
What you will learn
- A basic understanding on concepts that are involved when working with a cloud platform.
- A basic understanding on working with services on the Azure platform.
- How to deploy machines to the cloud and work with other compute services.
- How to work with storage services and other services that Azure has to offer.
- This is a beginners guide to Microsoft Azure
Course content
11 sections · 200 lectures · 14 hours of video 10 quizzes, 2 practice tests, 14 articles
- 1Introduction 4 free previews8 lectures · 21 min
- 2Describe Azure architecture and services - Azure compute 7 free previews44 lectures · 1 quiz · 3.4 hours
- 3Describe Azure architecture and services - Networking17 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.5 hours
- 4Describe Azure architecture and services - Storage 1 free preview20 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.4 hours
- 5Describe Azure architecture and services - Databases17 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.5 hours
- 6Describe cloud concepts10 lectures · 1 quiz · 30 min
- 7Describe Azure architecture and services - Other services19 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.9 hours
- 8Describe Azure architecture and services - Identity and Access19 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.2 hours
- 9Describe Azure management and governance29 lectures · 1 quiz · 1.8 hours
- 10Putting everything together15 lectures · 49 min
- 11Practice Section2 lectures · 2 quizzes · 3 min
Who it is for
The instructor says it suits
- Students who wish to start their journey on how to use the Azure Platform.
- Students who want to get a head start into Microsoft Azure Learning
What you need before you start
- Basic IT knowledge on Networking, databases and applications.
- Basic understanding on development and deployment of applications.
How it compares
Against the other 848 rated Udemy courses in IT Certifications on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.5 out of 5higher than 43% of them
- Reviews67,017#6 of 849 by number of reviews
- Length14.4 hourslonger than 72% of them
- Last updatedFebruary 2026more recently than 52% of them
Course Description
Course Updates
v 8.0 - March 2024
A complete course refresh has been conducted for the course. All videos of the course have been updated. This was done to align the course with any newer changes to the exam objective. And to also align the videos with any changes to the Azure services.
All diagrams that have been shown in the videos have also been updated to have a more seamless and refreshed look with the Azure services.
Practice Tests have also been updated. All older questions have been removed and replaced with newer questions.
v 7.1 - June 2023
Minor updates to the working on the storage account service. This is to line-up with the changes made to the user interface for the storage account service.
Azure Databricks - Code changed to reflect how to access data from an Azure Data Lake Gen 2 storage account
Role-based access control - This is to line-up with the changes made to the user interface for Role-based access control.
v7.0 - November 2022
A major refresh carried out for the course. Almost all videos refreshed to ensure that the new User-Interface changes for the Azure services are reflected. Course is also aligned with the newer exam objectives.
Additional questions also added to the Practice Tests
v6.1 - January 2022
Updated the following chapters reflecting User-Interface changes for the relevant Azure service
Lab - Azure SQL Database
Lab - Azure SQL Database - Adding data
Lab - Basic Azure Load Balancer - Setup
Lab - Basic Azure Load Balancer - Implement
Lab - Role-based access control
v6.0 - August 2021
A refresh carried out for most of the chapters in the course - This was to align with any changes to the User Interface and new features for Azure services.
Also questions commonly asked by students are also now included in the videos.
v5.1 - February 2021
Added new chapters to the course including the following
Azure Synapse Analytics-Creating a workspace and dedicated SQL pool
Lab - Azure Synapse - Setting up Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory
Lab - Azure Synapse - Transferring data Azure Data Factory
Azure Bot Service
Also added a completely new section to serve as a good revision for key concepts discussed in the course
Updated chapters on .Net programs for working with the Blob and queue service in Azure Storage Accounts
v5.0 - November 2020
Aligned course updates based on exam objectives changed in November 2020
Added chapters that include
Lab on Azure Kubernetes
The various tools in Azure DevOps services
Shared Responsibility Model
Azure Database for MySQL and PostgreSQL
Refreshed chapters that include
Azure Security Center
Availability sets and Availability Zones understanding
Azure storage accounts - Blob and File service
v4.2 - June 2020
Refreshed the chapters on Azure Regions, Deploying a Windows Virtual Machine, Azure Marketplace
v4.1 April 2020
Updated chapters on Network Security Groups , Azure SQL database , Azure Web Apps , Communication within an Azure virtual network
Added chapters on Example Invoice, Azure Container Instances, Availability Zones implementation
v4.0 March 2020
Refreshed several chapters including the creation of virtual machines, Azure Functions , Azure Logic Apps to reflect User interface changes in Azure.
Added chapters on "Important Points" at the end of each section.
v3.0 October 2019
Refresh on existing topics to reflect Azure changes
Added chapters on cloud concepts
Added chapters on security, privacy and compliance
Added chapters on pricing and support
v2.0 June 2019
Feedback from Students
"Perfectly what need for beginner's in azure"
"I got exactly what I wanted, an overview of Azure services to the perfect level of details, not too high level and not too detailed. The instructor was methodical and straight to the point."
Cloud Computing is the next big thing , just look around you at how the digital world is evolving. Big players such as Amazon , Microsoft , Google are working towards the goal of allowing customers to embrace cloud computing.
Microsoft has made big strides in this domain , and its no surprise as to why they are one of the leaders when it comes to Cloud Computing.
This course is designed to help students get themselves familiar with Microsoft's Cloud platform , Microsoft Azure.
In this course you will learn the following
1. Creating a Free Account in Azure
2. Working with Virtual Machines
3. Working with Azure Storage - BLOB , Table , Queues , Files
4. Introduction to Azure SQL Databases and CosmosDB
5. Basic Networking concepts in Azure
6. A Basic understanding on various services such as Azure Functions , Azure Logic Apps , Azure Scale Sets etc.
Don't get left behind. DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION is the need of the hour and Cloud computing is one of the backbone for empower the world towards this goal.
Instructor Details
- 4.5 Rating
67,017 Reviews
Alan Rodrigues
AI & Cloud Technology Evangelist | Course Creator | Certification Specialist
With over 25+ years of experience in the Software & Technology industry, I am a passionate Tech evangelist dedicated to demystifying complex cloud and AI technologies for learners across the globe.
My career is driven by one mission: to make cutting-edge tech accessible, understandable, and practical for everyone.
A lifelong learner with a deep commitment to industry certifications, I hold numerous credentials across Microsoft Azure, AWS, AI and DevOps domains. My focus is on creating practical, certification-focused courses that bridge the gap between exam success and real-world expertise.
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Reviews
By Kai Davis on 5/7/2026
Alan is very thorough without being boring. Also, his voice is very clear and animated, not a drone. The fact that he anticipates students possible concerns and/or questions helps to put you at ease and diffuse possible anxiety before it occurs.
By Divakar D on 5/2/2026
The course was easy to follow and understand. The overview and walkthrough sessions were well structured, making the concepts simple and intuitive to grasp.
By Christian Kaufmann on 4/6/2026
With this course I took the AZ-900 Exam and succeeded on the first attempt. I like the instructor and his way to explain these topics
By Zaid SALAMA on 3/17/2026
Contenu séquencé qui va du général au spécifique. Cela aide à la compréhensions des différentes briques proposées par AZURE Cloud
By Arno Labuschagne on 3/10/2026
Good content, but a few of the videos start of with a full black screen and as soon as he starts moving his mouse the screen clears up (maybe 3 or 4 of the videos does this)
By Aditya Raj on 1/17/2026
The course was properly organized and was in a structured manner that can be easily understandable by a fresher or a newbie.
By Manish Sharma on 1/2/2026
Yes , it is a great learning for me and very good content. i just want some want some awareness about Microsoft Azure , but is it more then about it and very help full .
By Anonymized User on 12/19/2025
All OK, Chrome must be used. Under Firefox, some lessons are not starting. From sharepoint admin angle, maybe too wide lecture. It goes slow, then. Very detail and good knowledge sharing.
By Rajasekhar Vangimallu on 12/3/2025
I completed the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification, and it was very helpful. The topics were easy to understand, and I learned the basics of cloud computing, Azure services, security, and cost management. Great certification for anyone who wants to begin learning Azure.
By Daniel Boldt on 11/22/2025
Ich mag die Lab Übungen, doch manchmal sind sie nicht durchdacht. Im Azure Front Door Lab zum Beispiel wird nach 10 Minuten festgestellt, dass das Szenario mit dem Azure Free Account gar nicht möglich ist.
By Irash Fernando on 5 months ago
The course is really good and helpful for passing the exam. The question set present within the course are good.
Thanks for the topic-wise lab lectures, as it helps to clear more about the technical concepts instead of just being theoretical.
Thank you.
By Suharsh Paldewar on 4 months ago
This has been an excellent course for people who are new to Azure and want to get a detailed overview of the breadth of Azure concepts and services. In addition, this course is adequate to clear the AZ-900 exam with ease. I have given the exam in Dec'2020 after addition of new modules and revamp in the course curriculum from Mircosoft, and Alan's course is well updated to clear the exam. The practice tests have been particularly helpful to validate our understanding of concepts and also provides a preview version of what to expect in the actual exam.
Looking forward to take other courses as well from Alan. Thank you!
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