Warning This certification will retire on April 30, 2024. You will no longer be able to earn this certification after this date. Certification renewal will be available for at least six months after the certification retires. Read the blog post. As a candidate for the Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate certification, you should have subject matter expertise in designing, creating, and deploying enterprise-scale data analytics solutions. Your responsibilities for this role include performing advanced data analytics at scale, such as: Cleaning and transforming data. Designing and building enterprise data models. Incorporating advanced analytics capabilities. Integrating with IT infrastructure. Applying development lifecycle practices. As a professional in this role, you: Help collect enterprise-level requirements for data analytics solutions that include Azure and Power BI. Advise on data governance and configuration settings for Power BI administration. Monitor data usage. Optimize performance of the data analytics solutions. As an Azure enterprise data analyst, you collaborate with other roles, such as: Solution architects Data engineers Data scientists AI engineers Database administrators Power BI data analysts As a candidate for this certification, you should have advanced Power BI skills, including managing data repositories and data processing in the cloud and on-premises, along with using Power Query and Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). You should also be proficient in consuming data from Azure Synapse Analytics and should have experience querying relational databases, analyzing data by using Transact-SQL (T-SQL), and visualizing data. Important The English language version of this certification was updated on January 30, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam PL-200 page for details about recent changes.

As a Microsoft Azure solutions architect, you have subject matter expertise in designing cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Azure, including: Compute Network Storage Monitoring Security Your responsibilities for this role include advising stakeholders and translating business requirements into designs for Azure solutions that align with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure. In this role, you implement solutions on Azure by partnering with various other job roles, including: Developers Administrators Security engineers Data engineers As a candidate for this certification, you should have advanced experience and knowledge of IT operations, including networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance. You should manage how decisions in each area affect an overall solution. In addition, you should have experience with: Azure administration Azure development DevOps processes Important The English language version of this certification was updated on January 22, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam AZ-305 page for details about recent changes.

As a candidate for this certification, you’re a Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys functional consultant. You’re responsible for implementing solutions that: Attract and convert leads. Build brand awareness. Standardize omnichannel messaging. Deliver marketing insights. You’re responsible for: Configuring the core marketing application to include segmentation, email marketing, interactive customer journeys, and real-time journeys. Lead nurturing with personalized experiences, events, surveys, lead scoring, and analytics. Maintaining compliance with data privacy and security regulations. As a candidate, you should have some knowledge of marketing principles and the Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys application's role in relationship to the Dynamics 365 suite of applications, including integration of: The Microsoft Power Platform Other Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Data Dynamics 365 Customer Voice Microsoft Teams Other Microsoft 365 applications You should understand: Industry terminology Priorities Common initiatives Standards Methodologies Best practices If you need more experience before you try to earn this certification, here are some suggestions: Work on a Dynamics 365 model–driven app implementation project. Shadow a functional consultant or a solution architect who works with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys. Join the community of experts and peers at community.dynamics.com. Take available learning paths on Microsoft Learn. Sign up for an instructor-led training course. Important The English language version of this certification will be updated on March 20, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam MB-220 page  for details about upcoming changes.

Are you a solution architect, functional or technical consultant, IT professional, or information worker who is familiar with Microsoft Dynamics 365 apps and Microsoft Power Platform? Do you have a deep understanding of Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps? Are you a trusted advisor who understands recommended business practices and software capabilities? If so, earning this expert certification can open doors that could take your career to the next level. As a candidate for this certification, you’re a Dynamics 365 professional who advises stakeholders and translates business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. You design cohesive solutions for your customers because you know how to work with the essential architectural components of Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps. You have extensive domain knowledge in one or more industry verticals. Plus, you understand how decisions in each area affect the overall solution. In addition, you’re familiar with platforms, tools, and functional areas, such as finance and supply chain management. The Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert certification is a good fit for you if: You have significant experience as a Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps functional consultant or technical consultant. You aspire to be a solution architect or recently started that career journey. You’re responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment, and adoption of an overall technology solution in your organization. You have experience consulting with organizations and implementation team members to refine business needs into well-defined and cost-effective solutions. If you need more experience before you try to earn this certification, here are some suggestions: Shadow a solution architect or work as one on a few projects. Volunteer to design and implement a finance and operations app solution. Attend solution architecture workshops with other solution architects. Important The English language version of this certification will be updated on March 18, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam MB-700 page for details about upcoming changes.

As a candidate for this certification, you should have subject matter expertise in designing, creating, and deploying enterprise-scale data analytics solutions. Your responsibilities for this role include transforming data into reusable analytics assets by using Microsoft Fabric components, such as: Lakehouses Data warehouses Notebooks Dataflows Data pipelines Semantic models Reports You implement analytics best practices in Fabric, including version control and deployment. To implement solutions as a Fabric analytics engineer, you partner with other roles, such as: Solution architects Data engineers Data scientists AI engineers Database administrators Power BI data analysts In addition to in-depth work with the Fabric platform, you need experience with: Data modeling Data transformation Git-based source control Exploratory analytics Languages, including Structured Query Language (SQL), Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), and PySpark

As a candidate for this certification, you should deliver actionable insights by working with available data and applying domain expertise. You should: Provide meaningful business value through easy-to-comprehend data visualizations. Enable others to perform self-service analytics. Deploy and configure solutions for consumption. As a Power BI data analyst, you work closely with business stakeholders to identify business requirements. You collaborate with enterprise data analysts and data engineers to identify and acquire data. You also use Power BI to: Transform the data. Create data models. Visualize data. Share assets. You should be proficient at using Power Query and writing expressions by using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX). You know how to assess data quality. Plus, you understand data security, including row-level security and data sensitivity. If you need more experience before you try to earn this certification, you could: Work on a Power BI data analysis and visualization project. Shadow a data analyst who works with Power BI. Complete additional training on Microsoft Learn. Take available learning paths on Microsoft Learn. Find training options at the Power BI Learning catalog. Sign up for an instructor-led training course. Important The English language version of this certification was updated on February 6, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam PL-300 page for details about recent changes.

If you’re a business professional with deep expertise in your solution domain and you want to use your passion for building Microsoft Power Platform solutions to simplify, automate, and transform tasks and processes for your team, this certification is designed for you. You understand: The data that you work with. The issues that you need to resolve. The required processes and app experiences. As a candidate for this certification, you may not have formal IT training but are comfortable using technology to solve business problems. You're self-directed and focus on solving problems by using Microsoft Power Platform as part of your primary job role. You may connect to and use features of apps including: Microsoft Teams Microsoft 365 apps and services Third-party solutions You have a desire to understand the capabilities and limitations of available tools and how to apply them. To learn more, read our post Are you a Power Platform App Maker? Now’s the time to get certified. If you need more experience before you try for this certification, you could: Volunteer on a project to get real-life experience with data modeling, basic UX design, requirements analysis, or process analysis. Take learning paths on Microsoft Learn. Sign up for an instructor-led training course. Important The English language version of this certification was updated on January 19, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam PL-100 page for details about recent changes.

As a candidate for this certification, you: Perform discovery. Capture requirements. Engage subject matter experts and stakeholders. Configure business solutions by using Microsoft Power Platform tools and components. You create: Application enhancements Tailored user experiences Process automation As a candidate, you implement the design provided by and in collaboration with a solution architect and the standards, branding, and artifacts established by user experience designers. You implement integrations with third-party applications and services. You generate training documentation, and you facilitate training and enablement. You must interact and effectively communicate with members of a delivery team, stakeholders, and customer teams while championing for their success. You must have an understanding of application lifecycle management (ALM) practices for Microsoft Power Platform and quality assurance. You should be familiar with using the following Microsoft Power Platform components: Microsoft Dataverse Microsoft Power Apps Microsoft Power Automate cloud flows Microsoft Power Pages Microsoft Power Platform environments You should have proficiency in: Data modeling User experience design Requirements analysis Important The English language version of this certification was updated on January 12, 2024. Review the study guide linked on the Exam PL-200 page for details about recent changes.

Whether you’re a beginning technical professional, student, or business user, this certification will prove your knowledge in the business value and product capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform. Create simple Power Apps, connect data with Microsoft Dataverse, build a Power BI Dashboard, automate a process with Power Automate, or build a chatbot with Power Virtual Agents. The Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals certification could be a great fit for you, if you’d like to: Demonstrate knowledge in building solutions with Microsoft Power Platform. Show familiarity in automating basic business processes with Power Automate and in creating simple Power Apps experiences. Highlight familiarity in performing data analysis with Power BI and in building practical chatbots with Power Virtual Agents. It is recommended to have familiarity with computer technology, data analytics, cloud computing, and the internet. This fundamentals certification can serve as a steppingstone for anyone interested in advancing to other certifications. To ensure you are prepared for the exam, we recommend: Fully understanding the skills measured. Studying the relevant self-paced content on Microsoft Learn or signing up for an instructor-led training event. Taking the free Practice Assessment to validate your knowledge and understanding of the exam experience. Shadowing a person on your team who works with Microsoft Power Platform. What's next? Register for your exam! After you pass the exam and earn your certification, celebrate your certification badge and skills on social platforms such as LinkedIn. To find out more, visit: use and share certification badges). Depending on your goals, you may choose to go deep with advanced role-based certifications or take other fundamentals certifications once you earn this certification. The Power Platform training and certification guide can help you identify the right certifications for you. Important The English language version of this certification was updated on December 27, 2023. Review the study guide linked on the Exam PL-900 page for details about recent changes.

If you’re looking to prove your expertise as a Microsoft Power Platform or Microsoft Dynamics 365 solution architect, or if you’re a developer or a senior consultant ready to take the next step to become a solution architect, this expert certification can help you move forward in your career. As a candidate for the Power Platform Solution Architect Expert certification, you’re a solution architect who: Leads successful implementations. Focuses on how solutions address the broader business and technical needs of organizations. This role requires you to have the ability to identify opportunities to solve business problems. You should have functional and technical knowledge of: Microsoft Power Platform Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps Related Microsoft cloud solutions Other third-party technologies You apply knowledge and experience throughout an engagement. You perform proactive and preventative work to: Increase the value of the customer’s investment. Promote organizational health. If you need additional experience before you try for this certification, here are some suggestions: Work as (or shadow) a solution architect on Power Platform projects. Sign up for an instructor-led training course. Explore available learning paths on Microsoft Learn. Important The English language version of this certification was updated on September 26, 2023. Review the study guide linked on the Exam PL-600 page for details about recent changes.