Microsoft Specialist

By passing a Microsoft Specialist exam, you validate your knowledge and skills in a specialized area of technology. Some Microsoft Specialist exams are included as requirements for Microsoft Partner Network competencies, which help distinguish your company from the rest in a particular technical discipline.

Earn a Microsoft Specialist: Visual Studio certification

Step

Title

Optional training

Required exam

1

Programming in HTML5 with JavaScript and CSS3

480
480

2

Programming in C#

483
483

Earn a Microsoft Specialist: Office 365 certification

Step

Title

Optional training

Required exam

1

Administering Office 365 for Small Businesses

Jump Start
324

Frequently asked questions

The following questions specifically address the Microsoft Specialist certification. Visit the Certification overview or Exam policies and FAQ pages for answers to general questions regarding Microsoft Certification or the exams.

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In some cases, a Specialist certification might be included as a requirement for another certification.

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For each exam, Microsoft provides a webpage that includes information on the skills measured and preparation materials.

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Specialist certifications will appear in the Microsoft Specialist section on your official Microsoft Certified Professional transcript.

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As with all Microsoft Certification Program exams, passing a Specialist exam demonstrates your experience and knowledge in a particular technology or skills area. If you are associated with a Microsoft Partner, some of these exams will help retain your company's partner competency status.

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Yes. Please check with your school for availability.

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Charter status does not apply to the Specialist certifications.

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Yes.