{"id":3263,"date":"2025-06-06T09:38:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T08:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heycademy.com\/?p=3263"},"modified":"2025-07-03T09:48:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T08:48:51","slug":"az-900-vs-az-104","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heycademy.com\/en\/az-900-vs-az-104\/","title":{"rendered":"AZ-900 vs AZ-104 \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference Between These Certifications?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AZ-900 vs AZ-104 \u2013 What\u2019s the Difference Between These Certifications?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re just beginning your Azure journey, you\u2019ve likely encountered two popular Microsoft certifications: <strong>AZ-900 vs AZ-104<\/strong>. While they both focus on Azure, their target audience, technical depth, and outcomes are very different. This guide helps you choose the right path based on your career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AZ-900 vs AZ-104 \u2013 Certification Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals<\/strong> is an entry-level certification. It is designed for individuals with no prior cloud experience and focuses on basic Azure concepts, pricing, governance, and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate<\/strong> is an intermediate-level certification intended for professionals who already work with Azure services or plan to manage cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-03627597 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/heycademy.com\/en\/az-900-free-full-practice-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Full Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#plans\">AZ 900 Practice Tests Pack<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to enter the cloud computing field. Whether you&#8217;re an IT professional or a beginner, this certification will boost your cloud knowledge and career prospects. In this guide, we&#8217;ll walk you through <strong>everything you need to know<\/strong> to pass the AZ-900 exam <strong>on your first attempt<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm nfd-gap-y-lg wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-bottom nfd-wb-animate nfd-wb-fade-in-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" id=\"plans\">\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded nfd-overflow-hidden wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-0 wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-p-card-md nfd-gap-lg is-style-nfd-theme-light wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-text-balance nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1344b5c0175627b4824f6fbaeb6a02a\">FREE Trial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-faded\">Perfect for first-time practice or a quick confidence boost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"nfd-border-inherit is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-text-balance nfd-gap-xs wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #000; margin-top: 10px;\">\r\n  FREE\r\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-faded\">Quick Easy Sign-Up !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ac1cbdb0 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-btn wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-green-cyan-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/heycademy.com\/en\/az-900-free-full-practice-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start Free<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">1 Practice Test<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">25 Questions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">15 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">\u274c Concept Notes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">\u274c Exam Tips Guide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">\u274c Priority Support<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-f66f9956 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"nfd-text-primary nfd-shrink-0\">\u2713<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-faded\">\u274c <strong>1-Year Access<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-rounded nfd-overflow-hidden wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-bottom is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"nfd-gap-0 wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-p-card-md nfd-gap-lg is-style-nfd-theme-light wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"nfd-text-balance nfd-gap-sm wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"nfd-text-lg nfd-text-contrast wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9aaad4524da93c6fb3bce6c79adf8551\">Starter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"nfd-text-base nfd-text-faded\">Boost your speed and accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"nfd-border-inherit is-style-wide wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-text-balance nfd-gap-xs wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-353c4f5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 28px; 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May require 4\u20136 weeks of study and hands-on labs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which One Should You Take First?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Most candidates start with <a href=\"https:\/\/heycademy.com\/en\/azure-fundamentals-exam-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AZ-900<\/a> to build foundational knowledge. If you are already working in IT or have some cloud experience, you may go directly for <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/certifications\/exams\/az-104\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AZ-104<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Impact of AZ-900 vs AZ-104<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>AZ-900:<\/strong> Adds credibility for non-technical roles (sales, marketing, operations) or those entering the cloud industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>AZ-104:<\/strong> Qualifies you for technical roles like Azure Administrator, Systems Engineer, or DevOps Assistant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Choosing Between AZ-900 and AZ-104<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Understanding the difference between <strong>AZ-900 and AZ-104<\/strong> is essential before scheduling your exam. Start with AZ-900 if you&#8217;re a beginner or coming from a non-technical background. 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