MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) 

Demonstrates the proficiency of the holder in one or more Office Programs

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) 

The entry-level certification validates the holder's fundamental technology knowledge and helps them build a career in desktop infrastructure, server infrastructure, or private cloud computing

Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE)

The Microsoft Certified Educator certification validates that candidates have the global educator technology literacy competencies needed to provide a rich, custom learning experience for students. This certification is ideal for educators-in-training, in-service educators, and faculty of teacher training colleges.

Microsoft Certified Data Analyst Associate (MCDAA)

Data Analysts design and build scalable data models, cleaning and transforming data, and enabling advanced analytic capabilities that enable businesses to maximize the value of their data assets. They use Microsoft Power BI.

Microsoft Specialist 

Designed to validate your knowledge and skills in a specialized area of technology, the Specialist credential sits outside the tier system

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

This certification demonstrates the proficiency of the holder in cloud concepts, Azure workloads, Azure services, security and privacy in Azure, as well as in Azure pricing and support.

Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals (MCPPF)

MCPPF is suitable for those who want to build solutions with Microsoft Power Platform, automate basic business processes with Power Automate, perform data analysis with Power BI and create simple Power Apps experiences.

Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant Associate

If you are a professional working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales or developer and eager to hone your consulting skill then this certification might give your career a boost. This certification prepares you to market yourself more effectively.

Good communication skills

Originality and innovativeness

Ability to think in three-dimensions

Goal-oriented

Eye for detail

Good understanding of soft skills

Persuasiveness

Observation

Category

Topics included

Cloud

Business intelligence, Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Azure, machine learning, cloud data platform solutions, data analytics and big data, software-defined data centres, server infrastructures, private and hybrid clouds, DevOps and more. This is the “new mainstream” for Microsoft certification.

Mobility

Mobility is designed for end-user and mainly comprises desktop topics, including Windows 10, desktop and enterprise applications, working with System Center Configuration Manager and Intune, and planning for and managing devices in an enterprise setting.

Data

The arena incorporates machine learning, business intelligence, business applications, and data management and analytics, along with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 and other Microsoft database technologies.

Database development is equally important and includes working with Transact-SQL and developing SQL databases. Business applications include extensive coverage of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Data management and analytics cover a wide range of topics, including cloud data platform solutions, big data analytics solutions, database solutions, implementing data models and reports, and various aspects of business intelligence solutions.

Productivity

This category brings the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credentials together with those related to Microsoft product offerings, such as Exchange Server, SharePoint Server and Skype for Business, as well as Office 365 identities, requirements and services.

App Builder

This is a development-oriented category that covers the ins and outs of using Microsoft solutions and platforms to build compatible software. Topics in this category include architecting, designing, testing and building solutions around Azure, SharePoint Server, Visual Studio Team Foundation, and managing development throughout the entire software lifecycle.

Business Applications

This category focuses on Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms and technologies, including Dynamics 365 for Sales, Customer Service, Distribution and Trade (AX), Financials (AX), Finance and Operations, Retail, Field Service and other focused applications.