Buyer's Guide · Updated July 2026
Best Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Prep
AZ-900 is Microsoft’s entry-level cloud certification and among the most-searched Azure exams. One major consumer competitor, Pocket Prep, does not cover Azure at all. The honest ranking of who does:
#1 · Best content depth & value
C3RT Cloud Exam Prep
5,000 AZ-900 questions inside a 13-certification app that also covers AZ-104 and AZ-500, with flashcards, reels, audio lessons, and mock exams, native on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Strengths
- +Covers AZ-900 through AZ-104 and AZ-500 in one subscription
- +Flashcards, reels, and audio included
- +Native Mac app
Trade-offs
- −No hands-on Azure portal labs
- −No video-taught course
Pricing: See the App Store listing for current pricing.
#2 · Best cheap single-exam option
Tutorials Dojo
AWS-first, but with published Azure reviewer content, at $14.99/year per exam.
Strengths
- +Cheap single-exam pricing
- +Same explanation quality as its AWS products
Trade-offs
- −Azure coverage depth unverified beyond marketing claims
- −No Mac app
Pricing: $14.99/year single exam, as of July 2026.
#3 · Best guided video course
Whizlabs
Confirmed Azure course and lab coverage alongside AWS and GCP, with a money-back guarantee.
Strengths
- +Full video course for Azure fundamentals
- +Money-back guarantee
- +Hands-on Azure lab environments
Trade-offs
- −No native Mac app
- −Question bank size for AZ-900 not published
Pricing: Third-party sources report roughly $199 to $299/year; verify directly with Whizlabs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AZ-900 prep?
C3RT for volume and for continuing into AZ-104 and AZ-500 under the same subscription. Whizlabs if you want a full taught course with Azure labs. Note that Pocket Prep, a major competitor in other verticals, does not cover Azure at all as of July 2026.
Is AZ-900 hard?
It is designed as an entry-level exam and is one of the easiest cloud certifications available, testing broad conceptual familiarity with Azure services and cloud concepts rather than hands-on configuration. Most candidates prepare in 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I take AZ-900 before AZ-104?
It is not required, but commonly recommended for candidates with no prior Azure exposure, since AZ-900 establishes the vocabulary and service landscape that AZ-104 builds on. Candidates with existing cloud experience often skip straight to AZ-104.
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