I'm looking for effective ways to get ready for the AZ-500 certification, preferably through resources like Udemy or YouTube. I'm not interested in long courses—just quick, practical options that can help me learn the material efficiently. Thanks for any suggestions!
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If you're looking for a solid study plan, try Alan Rodrigues’ course on Udemy, even if it’s not the shortest. Pair it with all the modules on Microsoft Learn, and use MeasureUp practice exams to track your progress. Creating a study guide from missed questions is a great strategy too. Also, don't forget about John Savill’s AZ-500 Study Cram—it’s a fantastic resource for a quick review before the exam!
Thanks for the recommendation! I’ll definitely check out Savill’s videos before my test.
To ace the AZ-500 exam, start by checking Microsoft's official skills outline to understand what you need to know. For platforms, Udemy has concise courses by Nick Colyer that are really practical. On YouTube, John Savill offers a fantastic AZ-500 crash course that’s both free and to the point. A good combo of practice tests, Microsoft Learn materials, and video content can really speed up your preparation without any fluff.
Thanks for the tips! I've also noticed Thomas Mitchell and John Savill come up a lot in recommendations.
I had trouble finding Mitchell’s course on Udemy too. It's mostly Savill that I've heard great things about.
Remember, this exam isn't just about courses; practical experience with Azure and security concepts is huge. While some courses can prepare you, you really need hands-on knowledge to cover the broad topics on the test. So, if you can get some real-world experience, that’ll help a lot!
Got it! But do you have any short course recommendations that still cover the essentials?
From my experience, Alan Rodrigues' course on Udemy worked wonders for me, along with MS Learn modules and MeasureUp practice exams. Make notes on the questions you struggle with and retake the practice exams to nail down the material. I passed on my first try thanks to my Azure background. If you want extra confidence, Savill's crash course right before the test is a lifesaver!
That’s super helpful, thank you!
Just to emphasize, hands-on experience combined with Microsoft Learn is key to passing the AZ-500. I've been working through Microsoft Learn and trying out a lot of labs to reinforce the concepts.
Great advice! I plan to dive into Microsoft Learn and lab activities too.
Alan’s course length seems daunting at 20 hours. Are the free sandbox environments enough to prepare us for the hands-on lab part of the exam?