A variety of certificates are available through the
Microsoft Certification Program to verify your
proficiency with different Microsoft platforms and
technologies. By proving your knowledge to
potential employers, these industry-recognized
certificates can help you advance in your career.
Paths to Certification
According to skill levels and career pathways,
Microsoft certifications are divided into multiple
categories:
1. Foundations (Start)
Intended for people who are unfamiliar with
Microsoft products or information technology in
general.
For instance:
Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Certified
Microsoft Certified: Fundamentals of Microsoft 365
, Microsoft Certified: Foundations of Power Platforms
2. Intermediate to advanced role-based
certifications that concentrate on particular
employment skills like security engineer, developer,
administrator, or data analyst.
Among the categories are Azure Certifications.
Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Developer, Azure
Administrator, etc.
Certifications for Microsoft 365
Administrators of modern desktops, teams, etc.
Certifications in Data and AI
Data Scientist, AI Engineer, Data Engineer, etc.
Certifications for Business Applications
Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant, Power BI Data
Analyst, etc.
Certifications in Security
3. Certifications in Specialties