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Microsoft Credentials

Showcase your real-world expertise with Microsoft Credentials.

From role-based Certifications to scenario-based Applied Skills, now available for technical and business professionals, Microsoft-verified credentials help you grow your AI career and help teams stay ready for what’s next.

Microsoft Certifications

Demonstrate skills and expertise across AI, cloud, security, and business roles.

Comprehensive: Earned by passing an exam that reflects key job responsibilities and tasks.
Progressive: Supports all stages of career from Fundamentals to Associate, Expert, and Specialty.
Renewable: Renew eligible Certifications annually at no cost by completing a short online assessment.
Shareable: Showcase your globally-recognized Certification on social platforms like LinkedIn.

Microsoft Applied Skills

Demonstrate your ability to use Microsoft technologies in real-world AI and cloud scenarios.

Practical: Earned by completing a series of tasks through an interactive, lab-based assessment
Flexible: Short, skill-specific, and available on demand.
Aligned: Maps to role-based Certifications; includes beginner and intermediate levels.
Shareable: Share your credential on social platforms like LinkedIn to highlight your skills.

Choose the path that fits your goals

Two credential types, one outcome: Job-ready skills. Globally recognized and validated by Microsoft. To get started, choose a credential, prepare with training, earn by passing an exam (Certifications) or a lab-based assessment (Applied Skills), then celebrate by sharing your credential on social platforms like LinkedIn.

Why earn a Microsoft Credential?

63%

of professionals received or expected a job promotion after earning a certification.

Pearson VUE, 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report

76%

of employees show increased ability to innovate and enhance processes after earning a certification.

Pearson VUE, 2025 Value of IT Certification Candidate Report

Resources for every stage of learning

Discover

Learn about the wide range of Microsoft credentials available to validate and showcase your proficiency.

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Train

Gain technical skills that you can apply to everyday situations through personalized learning experiences.

Learn about training

Practice

Use carefully curated, guided videos, and practice assessments to prepare and get ready for certification exams.

Explore practice assessments

Earn

Demonstrate your expertise with a Microsoft Certification or Microsoft Applied Skills credential.

Learn about credentials

Celebrate your credentials by sharing on social platforms like LinkedIn and with organizations, colleagues, hiring managers, and recruiters.

Renew

Keep your certifications—and your skills—up to date at no cost, so you’re always right for the job.

Renew your certification

How credentials make a difference

Özgür Orhan

IT Security & Infrastructure Services Group Manager, Koç Holding

"With Microsoft Applied Skills, our learners working on current and future strategic digital transformation projects will be able to grasp knowledge and validate their skills in a shorter period of time."

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Alisa Chernysh

Senior Alliance Director, EPAM

"One of the ways we differentiate ourselves for clients is by making it real. With Applied Skills, we can move beyond academic knowledge to demonstrate proficiency and client impact. That gives us a competitive advantage."