Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam in Australia
In Australia, the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) exam costs US$84, charged in US dollars. You can sit it online or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Square1 Ai's practice for it is free: a 20-question diagnostic, 206 questions in the exam's own domain weights and timed mocks, each answer explained.
Fee as Microsoft lists it for Australia, checked 22 October 2026. Prices exclude tax. Check the price when you book.
Booking AZ-900 in Australia
What Microsoft charges a candidate in Australia, how you sit the exam, and what it asks of you. Each line links to its source.
| Exam fee in Australia | US$84, charged in US dollars.Microsoft, checked 22 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tax | Microsoft's prices do not include tax, which may be added at checkout.Microsoft |
| How you sit it | Online with Pearson VUE in most countries, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Microsoft shows the options open in your country when you book.Pearson VUE |
| The exam | 45 minutes of exam time; Microsoft does not publish the question count.Microsoft |
| Pass mark | 700 or greater on a 1-1,000 scaled score.Microsoft |
| Languages | English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Spanish, German and 7 more.Microsoft |
| Discounts | Academic pricing offered in most countries/regions except India and China.Microsoft |
From Microsoft's and Pearson VUE's own pages, checked 22 October 2026. Rules change: check them when you book.
What roles that ask for AZ-900 pay in Australia
Annual base salary across Australia, from Glassdoor (read 14 October 2026). The range is the middle half of reported salaries, and each row shows how many salaries it rests on.
| Role | Median a year | Middle half | Train for it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud engineer533 salaries | A$127,600 | A$100,000 to A$150,000 | Cloud Engineer with AI, LLMOps |
| DevOps engineer750 salaries | A$122,000 | A$99,999 to A$146,750 | Cloud Engineer with AI |
| Solutions architect584 salaries | A$166,000 | A$143,000 to A$202,000 | Forward Deployed Engineer |
| Software engineer16,041 salaries | A$121,700 | A$100,000 to A$154,780 | Software Engineering with AI, Codex for Software Engineering |
| Technical consultant557 salaries | A$107,000 | A$78,750 to A$130,000 | Forward Deployed Engineer |
Salaries are what employers in Australia report paying, not what Square1 Ai students earn: the first cohorts have not graduated.
AZ-900 prep in Australia, side by side
Courses for this exam you can take in Australia, with their length, how they are taught and the fee each provider lists.
| Course | Length | How it is taught | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft AZ-900T00 - Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure (page title…Lumify Work | 1 day | Classroom in Canberra | A$995.50 inc GST |
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) self-pacedLumify Work | 365 days access | Self-paced eLearning | A$550 inc GST |
| AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals (NONAC02049, non-accredited short course)TAFE Queensland | 5 weeks, part time, one night per week | Classroom, South Bank campus, Brisbane (next starts 12 Apr 2027, 05… | A$450 full fee |
| AZ-900 practice: 206 questions, diagnostic and timed mocksSquare1 Ai | At your own pace | Online, an explanation on every answer | Free |
Fees and lengths as each provider lists them on its own site, checked 22 October 2026. Ask whether the exam voucher is included before you pay.
Four ways to prepare for AZ-900 in Australia
Each fits a different person. The right one depends on how you learn, what you can spend and what you want after the exam.
- Route 1
Microsoft's own free prep
Fits when You learn well on your own and want the vendor's words: AZ-900 practice assessment (Microsoft Learn), Exam AZ-900 study guide.
Watch for It teaches the material; it does not tell you which domains you are weak in.
- Route 2
A prep course in Australia
Fits when You want a teacher and a timetable; Lumify Work lists Microsoft AZ-900T00 - Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure (page title… at A$995.50 inc GST.
Watch for The course often costs more than the exam itself; ask whether the voucher is included.
- Route 3
Practice questions and timed mocks
Fits when You have studied and want to know where you stand, domain by domain, before you book.
Watch for Practice is not the real exam: Square1 Ai's questions are original, written against the exam guide, not copied from it.
- Route 4
A live bootcamp after the exam
Fits when You want projects an employer in Australia can open and check, not only a certificate.
Watch for Square1 Ai's bootcamps are new and not accredited; the first cohorts have not graduated.
After AZ-900: build the work it points to.
Twelve weeks each, live on Australia time, 10 projects you keep. Founding price, half the A$400 standard, until 1 December.
Questions people in Australia ask about AZ-900
How much does the AZ-900 exam cost in Australia?
US$84, charged in US dollars. Microsoft's prices do not include tax, which may be added at checkout. Check the current price on Microsoft's exam page when you book.
Can I take the AZ-900 exam online from Australia?
Online with Pearson VUE in most countries, or at a Pearson VUE test centre. Microsoft shows the options open in your country when you book. Online exams need a quiet room, a webcam and a government photo ID.
How do I prepare for AZ-900 for free in Australia?
Microsoft publishes free prep: AZ-900 practice assessment (Microsoft Learn), Exam AZ-900 study guide. Square1 Ai's practice is free too: a 20-question diagnostic shows where you stand by domain, then 206 original questions in the exam's own weights and timed mocks the length of the real exam, each answer explained.
What score do I need to pass AZ-900?
700 or greater on a 1-1,000 scaled score. You have 45 minutes; Microsoft does not publish the question count.
Is there a Microsoft student discount on the exam in Australia?
Yes. Microsoft offers academic exam pricing in Australia; verify your student status in your Microsoft Learn profile before you book.
Is the AZ-900 certification worth it in Australia?
It is a first step, not a job on its own. It suits people starting out on Microsoft Azure: new engineers, students, and business and sales staff who work with cloud teams. Employers in Australia report a median of A$127,600 for a cloud engineer (a year, Glassdoor); pair the certificate with projects you can show.
Find out where you stand on AZ-900 in twenty questions.
The diagnostic is free and draws questions in the exam's own domain weights. You see your score by domain the moment you finish.