Need guidance with registering for Cloud computing courses

Hi thompson1a​, Glad you asked 

Here are the official Microsoft Learn links for each of the recommended beginner‑friendly certifications for high school students, exactly aligned with what you listed.

✅ Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)

Covers: cloud concepts, core Azure services, pricing, security, and governance

Official certification page:
👉 https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-fundamentals/ 

✅ Optional Follow‑Ons (Beginner‑Friendly)

🔹 AI‑900 – Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

Covers: AI workloads, machine learning basics, computer vision, NLP, conversational AI

Official certification page:
👉 https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-fundamentals/

🔹 DP‑900 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals

Covers: core data concepts, relational vs non‑relational data, analytics workloads

Official certification page:
👉 https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/azure-data-fundamentals/ [learn.microsoft.com]

🔹 SC‑900 – Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

Covers: security concepts, Zero Trust, Microsoft Entra, Defender, compliance solutions

Official certification page:
👉 https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/