Microsoft Certifications
37 certs · Study guides + practice exams
Master Microsoft technologies with interactive study guides and practice exams.
37
Certifications
9,165+
Questions
37
Study Guides
37
Practice Exams
Recommended Path
Fundamentals → Associate → Expert
Beginner / Fundamentals
6 certsCopilot & Agent Admin Fundamentals
Deploy, secure, and manage Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents — the brand-new fundamentals certification.
Azure AI Fundamentals
AI concepts, responsible AI, and hands-on solutions with Microsoft Foundry — replacing AI-900.
Azure Fundamentals
Your first step into cloud. Learn what Azure is, how it works, and why it matters — no coding needed.
Azure Data Fundamentals
Azure data services from the ground up — relational, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Fabric, and Power BI.
Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
Entra, Defender, Purview, and Sentinel — identity, threat protection, and compliance in plain English.
Power Platform Fundamentals
Build apps, automate workflows, and create websites — all without code. Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot.
Associate / Intermediate
25 certsSQL AI Developer
Integrate AI features into database applications — vector search, embeddings, RAG, and AI-assisted T-SQL.
Teams Administrator
Plan, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Teams for collaboration and communication at scale.
Azure Database Administrator
Deploy, configure, secure, and optimize Azure SQL solutions
AI Business Professional
Master Copilot prompting, build agents, and draft professional content — the new cert for business users.
AI Agent Builder Associate
Build, extend, and integrate enterprise AI agents with Copilot Studio (Microsoft's beta cert AB-620)
AI Transformation Leader
Lead AI strategy, Copilot deployment, and adoption — the certification for C-suite and business decision-makers.
Azure AI App & Agent Developer
Build AI apps and agents on Azure with Microsoft Foundry. RAG, multi-agent orchestration, and responsible AI.
Azure for SAP Workloads
Plan, migrate, and manage SAP workloads on Azure infrastructure
Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure
Build the back end of AI on Azure: containers, vector data, messaging, and observability.
MLOps Engineer Associate
The new MLOps & GenAIOps certification replacing DP-100. Azure ML, MLflow, Foundry, and model deployment.
Azure Administrator
The most sought-after Azure cert. VMs, storage, networking, identity, monitoring — with on-prem analogies.
Azure Virtual Desktop Administrator
Plan, deliver, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop — from host pools to FSLogix to disaster recovery.
Azure Network Engineer Associate
The networking specialist cert. VNets, VPN, ExpressRoute, Private Link, and network security.
Fabric Analytics Engineer
The Microsoft Fabric analytics cert. OneLake, lakehouses, warehouses, Direct Lake, DAX, and semantic models.
Fabric Data Engineer
The Fabric data engineering cert. Delta Lake, PySpark, Eventstreams, KQL, and pipeline orchestration.
Azure Databricks Data Engineer
Azure Databricks data engineering — Unity Catalog, Delta Lake, Lakeflow pipelines, Spark tuning, and CI/CD.
Endpoint Administrator
Microsoft Intune endpoint management — Autopilot, compliance, app protection, and Defender for multi-platform devices.
Power BI Data Analyst
Power BI for data analysts — Power Query, DAX, star schemas, Copilot, and governance.
Power Platform Developer
The pro-dev cert. Dataverse plug-ins, PCF components, custom connectors, Azure Functions, and CI/CD.
Security Operations Analyst
Defender XDR, Sentinel, KQL threat hunting, and detection engineering — real SOC scenarios.
Identity and Access Administrator
Microsoft Entra identity — hybrid identity, Conditional Access, PIM, and governance with real-world scenarios.
Cloud & AI Security Engineer
Secure Azure infrastructure, workloads, identities, and AI systems with modern cloud and AI security practices.
Information Security Administrator
Microsoft Purview — sensitivity labels, DLP, retention, insider risk, Adaptive Protection, and DSPM for AI.
Business Central Functional Consultant
Set up and configure Dynamics 365 Business Central for SMBs
Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer
Develop and extend D365 Finance and Operations apps with X++, data entities, integrations, and reporting — from AOT to production.
Expert / Professional
5 certsAgentic AI Business Solutions Architect
Expert-level cert for architects designing AI-powered enterprise solutions with D365, Copilot Studio, and Foundry.
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Design identity, data storage, business continuity, and infrastructure solutions — real architecture tradeoffs.
DevOps Engineer Expert
The Expert-level DevOps cert. Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions, IaC, deployment strategies, and monitoring.
Microsoft 365 Administrator
The Expert-level cert for M365 admins. Tenant management, hybrid identity, Defender XDR, and Purview compliance.
Cybersecurity Architect Expert
THE top Microsoft security cert. Design cybersecurity strategy across identity, infra, apps, and data.
Specialty
1 certAzure Cosmos DB Developer
Design, implement, and optimize cloud-native apps using Azure Cosmos DB
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Microsoft certifications are there?
We cover 37 Microsoft certifications across 4 levels: 6 Beginner / Fundamentals, 25 Associate / Intermediate, 5 Expert / Professional, 1 Specialty. Each includes 9,165+ practice questions with detailed explanations.
What is the best Microsoft certification to start with?
The recommended path is: Fundamentals → Associate → Expert. Start with a fundamentals or entry-level cert to build your foundation, then progress to associate and expert levels.
How much do Microsoft certification exams cost?
Microsoft exam costs range from $99 USD to $165 USD depending on the certification level. Our study guides are free forever, and practice exams are $9 per cert (1 year access). That's a fraction of the real exam fee.
How long are Microsoft certification exams?
Microsoft certification exams range from 45–120 min depending on the level. Use our Exam Mode to practice under timed conditions with the same time pressure.
Where can I take Microsoft certification exams?
Microsoft exams are administered through Pearson VUE. Most exams are available at testing centres worldwide and online proctored from home.
Are Microsoft practice exams worth it?
Yes — our practice exams include three study modes (Study, Exam Simulation, and Flashcards with spaced repetition), detailed explanations for every answer, adaptive question selection, and progress tracking. Study guides are free forever, and 20 practice questions per cert are free with no account needed. Full access is $9 per cert (1 year).
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