Explore the most sought after job roles
Select a job role to discover certifications paths.
Developer
Microsoft developers design, build, test, and maintain cloud solutions.
Developer Certifications
Administrator
Microsoft administrators implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft solutions.
Administrator Certifications
Solutions Architect
Microsoft solutions architects have expertise in compute, network, storage, security.
Solution Architect Certifications
Functional Consultant
Functional consultants leverage Microsoft Dynamics 365 to anticipate and plan for customer needs.
Functional Consultant CertificationsBecome Microsoft Certified
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.
Recommended start
Ideal for individuals just starting in technology or thinking about a career change.
Two years of comprehensive working experience.
It is helpful to have related Fundamental certifications but is not required.
Two to five years of deep technical experience.
Many Expert certifications require a specific Associate level certification.
Popular certifications
Select a certification to begin learning valuable job role skills.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
An Azure Administrator is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to compute, storage, network, and security.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Master the skills needed to design solutions that run on Azure. A Microsoft Azure solution architect must have expertise in compute, network, storage, and security.
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
The Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator takes part in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services.
Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Azure DevOps professionals combine people, process, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services that meet end user needs and business objectives.
High-growth opportunity
Upon earning a certification, 23% of Microsoft certified technologists reported receiving up to a 20% salary increase. What’s more, certified employees are often entrusted with supervising their peers—putting them on the fast track for a promotion.
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How to prepare for certification
Microsoft understands everyone has different learning preferences, we provide certifications and training options throughout your certification journey.
Free learning paths to prepare
With Microsoft Learn, anyone can master core concepts at their speed and on their schedule. They’ll have access to training materials, code samples, and be able to test-drive products at absolutely no cost to them.
Prepare with instructor-led training
Microsoft Learning Partners offer a breadth of solutions to suit your learning needs, empowering you to achieve your training goals. Microsoft Certified Trainers have completed rigorous training and have met stringent technical certification requirements.
Practice before the exam
Microsoft offers official practice tests designed to help candidates prepare for and pass certification exams. Our practice tests are written by industry experts in the subject matter to ensure that all objectives of the exam are covered in depth.
