A useful foundation for Microsoft exams
Learners value the modules as a starting point for understanding the material before adding deeper practice.
Microsoft Learn
Summary
Microsoft Learn provides free official learning paths, documentation and practice assessments for Microsoft technologies and certifications.
Good fit
- Candidates who want a free official starting point
- Learners who prefer text-based modules and documentation
Less suited to
- Learners who want video-first instruction
- Candidates looking for a large full-length exam simulator
Learner Reviews
What learners praise
What learners complain about
Practice assessments can understate the difficulty
Learners describe a gap between the free assessments and certification exams, with some questions lagging changes to the exam content.
Plans & pricing
- Plans and pricing
- Free self-paced learning; partner courses and practice exams sold separately
Learning paths, modules and practice assessments are free
- Free options
- Official self-paced training and practice assessments
- Access
- Read learning content without an account. Sign in to track progress and use profile features.
- Refunds
- Free learning content has no purchase to refund. Paid partner courses follow the training provider’s terms.
Courses & practice tests
Microsoft Learn resources included in our certification guides.
Alternatives
MeasureUp
Official Microsoft practice tests and practice tests for other certification vendors
Whizlabs
Bundled video course plus hands-on lab plus practice test packages across AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
Pluralsight
Subscription tech-skills library with skill assessments and hands-on cloud labs, often paid for by employers.
Udemy
An open marketplace for cert-prep video courses and practice tests, sold individually or through the Personal Plan subscription.
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Learn free?
Self-paced training and practice assessments are free. Azure exercises require an Azure subscription and can incur resource charges.
Do I need an account?
You can read training content without an account. Sign in to save progress, bookmarks and achievements.
Are the free Azure sandboxes still available?
No. Azure exercises now use your own Azure subscription.
How does it differ from MeasureUp?
Microsoft Learn provides free training and practice assessments. MeasureUp sells separate practice tests.
Last updated October 2026