Microsoft certifications
Seventy-seven Microsoft certifications across Azure, AI, data, security, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, GitHub and Office, prepared exam by exam with practice tests, case studies, hands-on labs and an AI tutor that explains every answer in your style.
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Certification paths
Microsoft certifications go from Fundamentals to role-based Associate, Expert and Specialty certifications, with GitHub and Office Specialist alongside. Each lane shows a typical path; every certification is listed below. Select any one to see its exams.
Azure infrastructure
Run and design on Azure
AI & agents
Build AI apps and agents
Data & analytics
Fabric, Power BI and databases
Security
Identity, operations and architecture
Microsoft 365
Run the modern workplace
Dynamics 365 & Power Platform
Business apps and agents
GitHub & DevOps
Ship code with GitHub and Azure
Office Specialist
Word, Excel, PowerPoint and more
AI business & education
Lead AI, teach with technology
All Microsoft certifications
Filter by area or level. Every card shows what Microsoft asks of you: the exams you’ll sit, how long they run and how you keep the certification current.
77 certifications
BeginnerAzure infrastructure
For beginners in any role
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, core Azure services, plus Azure management and governance features and tools.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAzure infrastructure
Azure Administrator
Demonstrate key skills to configure, manage, secure, and administer key professional functions in Microsoft Azure.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAzure infrastructure
Azure for SAP Workloads
Demonstrate planning, migration, and operation of an SAP solution on Microsoft Azure while you leverage Azure resources.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAzure infrastructure
Azure Network Engineer
Demonstrate the design, implementation, and maintenance of Azure networking infrastructure, load balancing traffic, network routing, and more.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAzure infrastructure
Azure Virtual Desktop
Plan, deliver, manage, and monitor virtual desktop experiences and remote apps on Microsoft Azure for any device.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAzure infrastructure
Windows Server Administrator
As a Windows Server administrator, you integrate Windows Server environments with Azure services and manage Windows Server in on-premises networks.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedAzure infrastructure
Solution Architect
As a Microsoft Azure solutions architect, you advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into designs for Azure solutions that align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure.
Prerequisites: Azure Administrator Associate
BeginnerAI & agents
AI Engineer
Demonstrate fundamental AI concepts related to the development of software and services of Microsoft Azure to create AI solutions.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAI & agents
AI Agent Builder
Develop and integrate advanced, scalable AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and enterprise technologies to deliver robust solutions for organizations.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAI & agents
Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer
This certification validates your expertise in designing, developing, and deploying advanced Azure AI solutions using Python and Microsoft Foundry.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAI & agents
Azure AI Cloud Developer
This certification validates your ability to design, build, and implement AI solutions on Azure, with a focus on back‑end services, scalable architectures, and the full development lifecycle.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAI & agents
Machine Learning Operations Engineer
Demonstrate skills setting up infrastructure for machine learning operations (MLOps) and generative AI operations (GenAIOps) solutions on Azure, together referred to as AI operations (AIOps).
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedAI & agents
AI Edge Engineer, AI Engineer, Developer
Microsoft Certified: Multi-Agent AI Solutions Expert
Prerequisites: Azure AI Apps and Agents Developer Associate
BeginnerData & analytics
For beginners in any role
Demonstrate foundational knowledge of core data concepts related to Microsoft Azure data services.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
Azure Cosmos DB AI Developer
Design, build, and optimize high-performance, scalable AI applications with Azure Cosmos DB.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
Azure Database Administrator
Administer an SQL Server database infrastructure for cloud, on-premises and hybrid relational databases using the Microsoft PaaS relational database offerings.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
Azure Databricks Data Engineer
Demonstrate expertise in integrating and modeling data, building and deploying optimized pipelines, and troubleshooting and maintaining workloads in Azure Databricks.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
Fabric Analytics Engineer
As a Fabric analytics engineer associate, you should have subject matter expertise in designing, creating, and deploying enterprise-scale data analytics solutions.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
Fabric Data Engineer
As a Fabric Data Engineer, you should have subject matter expertise with data loading patterns, data architectures, and orchestration processes.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
Power BI Data Analyst
Demonstrate methods and best practices that align with business and technical requirements for modeling, visualizing, and analyzing data with Microsoft Power BI.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateData & analytics
SQL AI Developer
As a candidate for this certification, you should be adept at building AI‑enabled database solutions across Microsoft SQL platforms, integrating AI features, applying T‑SQL and CI/CD practices, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high‑performance data solutions.
Prerequisites: None
BeginnerSecurity
For beginners in any role
Demonstrate foundational knowledge on security, compliance, and identity concepts and related cloud-based Microsoft solutions.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateSecurity
Cloud and AI Security Engineer
This certification validates your ability to design, implement, and manage end‑to‑end security controls across Azure, hybrid, and AI-enabled environments to protect identities, data, applications, infrastructure, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateSecurity
Identity and Access Administrator
Demonstrate the features of Microsoft Entra ID to modernize identity solutions, implement hybrid solutions, and implement identity governance.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateSecurity
Information Security Administrator
As an Information Security Administrator, you plan and implement information security of sensitive data by using Microsoft Purview and related services.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateSecurity
Security Operations Analyst
Investigate, search for, and mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, and Microsoft 365 Defender.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedSecurity
Administrator, Security Engineer, Security Operations Analyst
As a Microsoft cybersecurity architect, you translate a cybersecurity strategy into capabilities that protect the assets, business, and operations of an organization.
Prerequisites: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Security Operations Analyst Associate or Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
BeginnerMicrosoft 365
For beginners in any role
Demonstrate how to support, secure, and protect an AI-enabled Microsoft 365 environment.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateMicrosoft 365
Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer
Demonstrate skills to configure, deploy, monitor, and manage Microsoft Teams Phone, meetings, and certified devices.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateMicrosoft 365
Endpoint Administrator
Plan and execute an endpoint deployment strategy, using essential elements of modern management, co-management approaches, and Microsoft Intune integration.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateMicrosoft 365
Administrator
This certification validates your ability to administer Microsoft 365 and AI services, enabling secure and compliant productivity across the organization
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateMicrosoft 365
Teams Administrator
Demonstrate skills to plan, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Teams to focus on efficient and effective collaboration and communication in a Microsoft 365 environment.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedMicrosoft 365
Administrator
If you’re an administrator who deploys and manages Microsoft 365 and performs Microsoft 365 tenant-level implementation and administration of cloud and hybrid environments, this certification is designed for you.
Prerequisites: Endpoint Administrator Associate or Teams Administrator Associate or Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Information Security Administrator Associate
Retires Nov 30, 2026
BeginnerDynamics 365 & Power Platform
For beginners in any role
Demonstrate the business value and product capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform, such as Power Apps, data connections with Dataverse, and Power Automate.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer
Demonstrate you have the skills to design, develop, test, and maintain solutions based on Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant
As a functional consultant, you implement core application setup processes for small and medium businesses. You configure the application in collaboration with the implementation team to provide the business with manageability and ease of use.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Contact Center AI Engineer
This certification validates your ability to design and implement AI-powered contact center solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for scalable service and growth.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Customer Service Functional Consultant
Improve business processes for customer service functions, such as automatic case creation and queue management with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant
Analyze and translate financial business requirements into processes and solutions that implement industry recommended practices.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Sales AI Consultant
This certification validates your ability to design and implement AI‑enhanced sales solutions in Dynamics 365 Sales that support intelligent seller workflows across the lead‑to‑cash process.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant
Design and configure Dynamics 365 Supply chain Management and related tools.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer
Implement and extend finance and operation apps in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Intelligent Applications Builder
This certification validates your ability to design, build, and implement AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, leveraging Copilot, low-code tools, and integrated data experiences.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Power Platform Developer
Demonstrate how to simplify, automate, and transform business tasks and processes using Microsoft Power Platform Developer.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Supply Chain Management AI Consultant
Microsoft Certified: Supply Chain Management AI Consultant Associate (beta)
Prerequisites: None
Beta exam
AdvancedDynamics 365 & Power Platform
Solution Architect
As an AI-first solution architect, you lead the transformation of enterprise operations by envisioning and implementing AI-powered architecture.
Prerequisites: None
BeginnerGitHub & DevOps
For beginners in any role
This exam is targeted towards GitHub users who want to validate their understanding of the foundational topics, products, and concepts of collaborating, contributing, and working on GitHub.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateGitHub & DevOps
Application development, DevOps
This exam is designed for DevOps engineers, software developers, and IT professionals with intermediate level experience in GitHub Actions, including workflow creation, automation, and CI/CD pipeline management.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateGitHub & DevOps
Application development, DevOps
This exam is designed for system administrators, software developers, application administrators, and IT professionals with intermediate-level experience in GitHub Enterprise Administration.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateGitHub & DevOps
Application development, DevOps
This exam is designed for experienced professionals in the field of software development and security. This certification is designed for individuals who have a deep understanding of GitHub and its security features, as well as hands-on experience in securing software development workflows.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateGitHub & DevOps
Artificial intelligence, Business applications
Demonstrate expertise in leveraging GitHub and GitHub Copilot to design, automate, and optimize business workflows, improving operational efficiency, productivity, and decision-making while ensuring effective governance and human oversight.
Prerequisites: None
Beta exam
IntermediateGitHub & DevOps
Application development, Artificial intelligence
Demonstrate deep expertise in deploying, operating, integrating, and governing AI agents in production SDLC workflows, ensuring reliability, safety, and speed with GitHub as the control plane.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateGitHub & DevOps
Artificial intelligence, Business applications, Automation
The GitHub Copilot certification exam evaluates your skill in using the AI-driven code completion tool in various programming languages, certifying your capability to optimize software development workflows efficiently.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedGitHub & DevOps
DevOps Engineer, Developer, Platform Engineer
This certification validates your ability to design, implement, and optimize AI-assisted DevOps solutions across Azure DevOps and GitHub.
Prerequisites: None
Beta exam
AdvancedGitHub & DevOps
DevOps Engineer
This certification measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: Design and implement processes and communications, design and implement a source control strategy, design and implement build and release pipelines, develop a security and compliance plan, and implement an instrumentation strategy.
Prerequisites: Azure Administrator Associate or Azure Developer Associate
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Business User
Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
Pass three of: MO-110, MO-210, MO-310, MO-100, MO-200, MO-300, MO-400
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Business User
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist: Associate certification in multiple Office program programs.
Pass three of: MO-100, MO-200, MO-300, MO-400
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Excel
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Excel
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Excel 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Excel
Validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage financial data, perform calculations, and generate reports—ideal for individuals pursuing roles in bookkeeping, auditing, and entry-level accounting.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Excel
Validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage and forecast financial data, perform calculations, and generate reports for financial analysis – ideal for individuals pursuing careers as financial analysts or in other finance-related positions.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Excel
Validates the ability to use Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze operational data, plan and monitor processes, optimize resources, and communicate insights through reporting and visualization.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Outlook
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Outlook 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
PowerPoint
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps) by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
PowerPoint
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of PowerPoint 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Word
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Word (Microsoft 365 Apps) by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateOffice Specialist
Word
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Word 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Access
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Access 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Excel
Demonstrate that you have the advanced skills needed to get the most out of Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Excel
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Excel 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Business User
Achieve the highest certification within the Microsoft Office Specialist Program. This certification demonstrates competency in multiple Office programs.
Pass two of: MO-111, MO-211, MO-101, MO-201
Prerequisites: MOS Associate (Microsoft 365 Apps)
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Business User
Demonstrate that you have the advanced skills needed to get the most out of Office by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert certification in multiple Office programs.
Pass two of: MO-101, MO-201, MO-500
Prerequisites: MOS Associate (Office 2019)
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Word
Demonstrate that you have the advanced skills needed to get the most out of Word (Microsoft 365 Apps) by earning a Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification.
Prerequisites: None
AdvancedOffice Specialist
Word
Demonstrate that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Word 2019 by earning the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Expert certification.
Prerequisites: None
BeginnerAI business & education
Artificial intelligence
Candidates for this Microsoft Certification should be adept at using generative AI productivity tools and core Microsoft 365 apps to enhance business outcomes and decision-making, without requiring coding or app development skills.
Prerequisites: None
BeginnerAI business & education
Artificial intelligence
This Microsoft Certification is for business decision-makers who guide AI transformation and innovation with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI, and Microsoft Foundry, without requiring coding skills.
Prerequisites: None
IntermediateAI business & education
Windows
Validate that you have the global educator technology literacy competencies needed to provide a rich, custom learning experience for students.
Prerequisites: None
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