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Microsoft released recently the last update for their certification program in 2023

Microsoft certifications provide a way for individuals to continuously learn and improve their skills. The process of studying for and obtaining a certification requires a significant amount of time and effort, and in doing so, individuals are exposed to a wide range of information and best practices. This can be especially valuable for professionals who want to stay current in their field and stay ahead of the curve in terms of new technologies and trends.

Overall, Microsoft certifications can be an important asset for professionals looking to advance their careers, demonstrate their expertise, and stay current in the tech industry. Whether you are just starting out in your career or are an experienced professional, obtaining a Microsoft certification can be a valuable investment in your future.

Role Based Certifications

The new Microsoft Certification program is now based on job roles to reflect the reality the IT Professionals are facing in the market. It also was designed to match the technology updates which have been happening more and more frequently.

IT Pros can earn a technical certification that shows they are keeping pace with today’s technical roles and requirements. An opportunity to skill up, prove their expertise to employers and peers, and get the recognition and opportunities they’ve earned.

Microsoft has certification paths for many technical job roles. Each of these certifications consists of passing a series of exams to earn certification. Microsoft certifications are organized into three levels: Fundamental, Associate, and Expert.

  • Fundamental Certifications: Recommended start. Ideal for individuals just starting in technology or thinking about a career change.
  • Associate Certifications: Two years of comprehensive working experience. It is helpful to have related Fundamental certifications but is not required.
  • Expert Certifications: Two to five years of deep technical experience. Many Expert certifications require a specific Associate-level certification.

Retirement of MCSA, MCSD, MCSE

As of January 31st 2021, all MCSA, MCSE and MCSD certifications and related exams have been retired out.

Latest Microsoft Certification Paths

Azure Certification Paths 2023

 

Microsoft Certified
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI-900

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Data Fundamentals
DP-900

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Fundamentals
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Security Engineer Associate
AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Stack Hub Operator Associate
AZ-600: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure AI Engineer Associate
AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Data Scientist Associate
DP-100 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Data Engineer Associate
DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Network Engineer Associate
AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Database Administrator Associate
DP-300 - Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Power BI Data Analyst Associate
PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

 
   
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Developer Associate
AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure

     
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Administrator Associate
AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

     
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate
DP-500: Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI

     
       
   

Microsoft Certified
Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions

     
       
 

Microsoft Certified
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

 
     
       
   

Microsoft Certified
Azure IoT Developer Speciality
AZ-220 Azure IoT Developer

   
   
         
   

Microsoft Certified
Azure Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty
AZ-140 Windows Virtual Desktop Specialty

   
   
         
   

Microsoft Certified
Azure for SAP Workloads Speciality
AZ-120 Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP

   
         
   

Microsoft Certified
Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty
DP-420: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

   
         
   

Microsoft Certified
Azure Support Engineer for Connectivity Specialty
AZ-720: Troubleshooting Microsoft Azure Connectivity

   
         

Microsoft 365 Certification Paths 2023

 

Microsoft 365 Certified
Fundamentals
MS-900 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

   
   
         
  Microsoft 365 Certified
Modern Desktop Administrator
 
   
         
 

Microsoft 365 Certified
Messaging Administrator Associate
MS-203 Microsoft 365 Messaging

 
   
         
 

Microsoft 365 Certified
Security Administrator Associate
MS-500 Microsoft 365 Security Administrator

 
   
         
 

Microsoft 365 Certified
Developer Associate
MS-600

 
   
         
 

Microsoft 365 Certified
Teams Administrator Associate
MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams

 
     
         
    Microsoft 365 Certified
Enterprise Administrator Expert
 
       
         
         
   

Microsoft 365 Certified
Teams Voice Engineer Expert
MS-720: Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer

 
       
         
   

Microsoft 365 Certified
Teams Support Engineer Specialty
MS-740: Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams

   
   
         
         
   

Microsoft 365 Certified
Exchange Online Support Engineer Specialty
MS-220: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Online

   
   
         

Power Platform Certification Paths 2023

Microsoft Certified
Power Platform Fundamentals
PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals

 
 
     

Power Platform
App Maker Associate
PL-100 Microsoft Power Platform App Maker

 
   
     

Power Platform
Functional Consultant Associate
PL-200 Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant

   
 
     

Power BI Data Analyst Associate
PL-300: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

 

 
   
     

Power Platform
Developer Associate
PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer

   
 
     

Power Platform
Power Automate RPA Developer Associate
PL-500: Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer

 
   
     
 

Power Platform
Solutions Architect Expert
PL-600: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect

   

Dynamics 365 Certification Paths 2023

 

Dynamics 365 Fundamentals
Customer Engagement Apps (CRM)
MB-910: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Customer Engagement Apps (CRM)

   
       
         
 

Dynamics 365 Fundamentals
Finance and Operations Apps (ERP)
MB-920: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps (ERP)

   
       
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Sales Functional Consultant Associate
   
   
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Marketing Functional Consultant Associate
   
   
         
 

Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Customer Service Functional Consultant Associate

   
   
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Field Service Functional Consultant Associate

 

   
   
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Finance Functional Consultant Associate
 
     
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Functional Consultant Associate
 
     
         
 

Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant

 
     
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365 Commerce Functional Consultant Associate
   
     
         
  Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate
 
     
         
 

Microsoft Certified - Associate Level
Dynamics 365
Business Central Functional Consultant Associate
MB-800 Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant

   
     
         
   

Microsoft Certified - Expert Level
Dynamics 365:
Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
MB-700 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect

 
     
         
   

Microsoft Certified
Customer Data Platform Specialty
MB-260: Microsoft Customer Data Platform Specialist

   
 

Microsoft Security Certification Paths 2023

  Microsoft Certified
Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
   
   
         
  Microsoft Certified
Security Operations Analyst Associate
SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
 
     
         
  Microsoft Certified
Identity and Access Administrator Associate
SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
 
   
         
  Microsoft Certified
Information Protection Administrator Associate
SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
   
   
         
  Microsoft Certified
Azure Security Engineer Associate
AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
 
       
         
  Microsoft Certified
Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate
MS-500 Microsoft Security Administrator
 
   
         
    Microsoft Certified
Cybersecurity Architect Expert
SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
 
   
 

Microsoft Security Certification Paths PDF

Click here to view the Microsoft Security Certification paths pdf.

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