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Microsoft 365 Certifications Path and Technologies

Microsoft 365 certifications are based on a wide variety of technologies. Having these certifications are proof that you have technical abilities in all Microsoft 365 workloads and Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra, working knowledge of networking, server administration, DNS, and PowerShell. These certifications also test your abilities in adopting cloud services, the basics of a Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, and the value of implementing Microsoft 365 cloud services. 

Microsoft 365 offers various certifications. It starts with a fundamentals certification, goes on with specialty certifications, and then different various role-based certifications. Let's dive deep into it:

MS-900 Exam: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals 

Candidates who want to show that they have entry-level knowledge of how to use SaaS solutions to boost productivity in the office, or at home should take this exam. After taking this exam candidates will have the knowledge to suggest Microsoft 365 solutions to typical IT problems faced by businesses. They will know how Microsoft 365 products boost efficiency, enhance teamwork, and strengthen communication. This certification requires knowledge about the following topics:

• Should know about cloud concepts (10-15%)
• Get familiar with core Microsoft 365 services and concepts (50–55%)
• Able to describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 (15–20%)
• Microsoft 365 pricing and support (10–15%)

MD-100, MD-101 Exam: MS 365 Certified Modern Desktop Administrator Associate

Candidates after earning this certification will be able to implement, configure, protect, handle, and bear watch devices and applications for your clients in enterprise infrastructure. You need to pass two exams for this certification i.e. MD-100, and MD-101. These exams will require to have the following skills:

• Windows client deployment
• Controlling identity and access 
• Handle compliance policies and configuration profiles 
• Take charge of device management, upkeep, and security
• Manage Apps

MS-600 Exam: Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate

Microsoft 365 Developer Associate certification will teach you how to develop applications for Microsoft Teams and proactively work with Microsoft Identity and graphs. 

 In addition to describing the workload platform's intended users, you will become familiar with UI capabilities like Fluent UI and integration points like Office Add-ins and Actionable Messages. You need to pass the MS-600 exam for this certification and it requires the following skills:

• Planning the implementation of existing app integration and collaborative app solutions (5-10%)
• Microsoft identity implementation (15-20%)
• Create apps using Microsoft Graph (10% - 15%)
• Customize and expand Microsoft 365 with the SharePoint Framework (15-20%)
• Extend Microsoft Teams (30–35%)

MS-100, MS-101 Exam: Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator Expert

As its name suggests, Enterprise Administrator Expert is an Expert level certification for administrators. You'll learn how to assess, plan, move, install, and manage Microsoft 365 services. Microsoft additionally specifies a set of knowledge you'll need to acquire to earn the certification:

• Build and execute Microsoft 365 services
• Managing users' identities and roles.
• Manage authentication and permissions.
• Plan Office 365 workloads and applications.
• Provide support for modern devices.
• Set up safeguards and a system to deal with threats to Microsoft 365.
• Handle Microsoft 365's governance and compliance.

MS-720: Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Voice Engineer Expert

The Microsoft Teams Phone, including Calling Plans, Direct Routing, and Operator Connect, as well as Microsoft Teams devices, audio/video conferencing, and voice migration, are all covered in this certification. MS-720 is the required exam for this certification. Candidates require the following skills to earn this certification.

• Plan and configure Microsoft Teams Phone (25-30%)
• Should be able to Optimize network performance (5-10%)
• Plan and configure Direct Routing (15-20%)
• Configure and manage Microsoft Teams Phone for voice users (15-20%)
• Plan and configure Microsoft Teams clients and devices (5-10%)

MS-220 Exam: Microsoft 365 Certified Exchange Online Support Engineer Specialty

The Microsoft 365 Exchange Online Support Engineer certification covers diagnosing and fixing problems with Microsoft Exchange Online, hybrid Exchange settings, and related hardware, software, and services. This certification requires candidates to pass the MS-220 exam and have the following skills:

• 20-25% exam is about troubleshooting mail flow issues
• 25-30% exam is about troubleshooting compliance and retention issues
• 20-25% exam is about troubleshooting mail client issues
• 15-20% exam is about troubleshooting exchange online configuration issues
• 10-15% exam is about troubleshooting hybrid and migration issues