🎓 My Microsoft Certification Journey (AZ-900)

This is how I approached the Microsoft certification. It helped me structure learning and build long-term knowledge effectively.

✅ Step 1: Use Microsoft Learn

Microsoft Learn is the go-to platform, though initially overwhelming due to the abundance of material.

🎯 Step 2: Pick a Goal

Explore certification paths here: Microsoft Credentials Overview

I found this poster especially helpful for a quick overview:

🔗 Example: AZ-900

AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals covers cloud basics and Azure services.

📚 Step 3: My Practice Routine

1. Work through each module.
   
2. Create Anki cards along the way.
3. Repeat this process until all modules are covered.
4. A Youtube Video I watched
5. Import cards from shared decks:
   Shared AZ-900 Decks
   
6. Practice flashcards daily (~20 min/day). Took me 3 months to master all content.
7. Test yourself with a practice exam.
   

🧠 Why I Love Anki

Anki is a flashcard app using spaced repetition to optimize memory.

• Simple, powerful, and supports rich content.
• Great for consistent, daily study.
• Helps you learn long-term — not just cram.
• I’ve used Anki for years, including my bachelor's in computer science. It was essential to my success.

📢 I highly recommend Anki to anyone learning technical material.

🏁 Step 4: Get Certified

7. Register via Pearson VUE (I took it online).
   
8. Take the exam — mostly multiple choice and true/false questions.

If you’ve prepared thoroughly, you’ll pass with confidence!

💡 Final Tips

• Set a clear goal from the start.
• Use spaced repetition — it’s a game changer.
• Practice regularly, track your progress, and enjoy the process!

🎉 Good luck on your certification journey!