According to the official January 2026 exam update, the AZ-900 exam is structured around three major skill domains:
First, a factual clarification:
One of the most valuable features of certain AZ-900 courses on Udemy is free access to the labITpro suite—a collection of interactive, hands-on labs that students can actually perform. As one course description emphasizes: "No Azure subscription is even necessary. labITpro is a fantastic complement to any Azure course, since it allows you to 'get your hands dirty' without paying for Azure resources". According to the official January 2026 exam update,
Some versions of the combined AZ-900 and AZ-104 courses offer extensive video lectures spanning 45 hours, providing learners with in-depth coverage of Microsoft Azure services, management techniques, and real-world scenarios. Some versions of the combined AZ-900 and AZ-104
Creating resources in the Azure Portal reinforces learning faster than just watching videos 1.2.3 . "with lab" courses provide step-by-step simulations
Unlike purely theoretical courses, "with lab" courses provide step-by-step simulations, often including creating virtual machines, storage accounts, and navigating networking components. www.udemy.com 2. Comprehensive Curriculum & Labs (Updated 2026)
The course includes hands-on lab exercises to help students practice and reinforce their understanding of Azure services. Some of the lab exercises include: