Microsoft Certification Exams
Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
Exam 1: 180 minutes; preparation time varies. Exam 2: 150 minutes; preparation time varies.
Exam 1 and 2: May 2019 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: Exam 1: manage domains; plan a Microsoft 365 implementation; set up Microsoft 365 tenancy and subscription; manage Microsoft 365 subscription and tenant health; plan migration of users and data; design identity strategy; plan identity synchronization by using Azure AD Connect; Manage identity synchronization by using Azure AD Connect; Manage Azure AD identities; manage user roles; manage authentication; implement multi-factor authentication (MFA); configure application access; implement access for external users of Microsoft 365 workloads; and plan for Office 365 workload and applications deployment. Exam 2: implement Mobile Device Management (MDM); Manage device compliance; plan for devices and apps; plan Windows 10 deployment; implement Cloud App Security (CAS); implement threat management; implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); manage security reports and alerts; configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP); implement Azure Information Protection (AIP); manage data governance; manage auditing; and manage eDiscovery.
Exams 1 and 2: These certification exams assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the associate /certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Technology (6/19). NOTE: To earn certification, student must successfully complete MS-100 Microsfot 365 Identity and Services AND MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security AND one of the following certifications: Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Expert; Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate; Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate; or Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate. Care should be given to avoid awarding duplicative credit.
Exam 1: 150 minutes; preparation time varies and Exam 2: 180 minutes; preparation time varies. OR Exam 3: 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
Exam 1, 2 or 3: May 2019 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: Exam 1: Manage databases; manage Database Availability Groups (DAGs); manage and implement client access; manage disaster recovery; manage messaging infrastructure lifecycle; plan the Transport Pipeline; manage connectors; manage mail flow; troubleshoot mail flow problems; manage recipient resources; and manage mobile devices. Exam 2: plan and deploy a hybrid environment; plan and implement migration; manage public folders; manage role-based permission, message hygiene, Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for messaging and compliance; configure organizational settings; and plan address lists. OR Exam 3: All outcomes, skills and competencies for exam 1 and 2.
Exam 1 and 2 OR Exam 3: These certification exams assess individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center. Exam 3 has a prerequisite: 70-345: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016.
Exam 1 and 2 together OR Exam 3: In the associate /certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Technology (6/19). NOTE: There are two options for those who seek Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Expert. NOTE: Students must successfully complete both MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform and MS-201 Implementing a Hybrid and Secure Messaging Platform OR students must successfully complete MS-202 and the prerequisite 70-345: Designing and Deploying Microsoft Exchange Server 2016.
Exam 1: 150 minutes; preparation time varies. Exam 2: 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
Exam 1 and 2: May 2019 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: Exam 1: deploy Windows; manage devices and data; configure connectivity; and maintain Windows. Exam 2: implement Modern Device Services; manage device compliance; plan for devices and apps; plan Windows 10 deployment; implement Cloud App Security (CAS); implement threat management; implement Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP); manage security reports and alerts; configure Data Loss Prevention (DLP); implement Azure Information Protection (AIP); manage data governance; manage auditing; and manage eDiscovery.
Exam 1 and 2: These certification exams assess individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
Exam 1 and 2: In the associate/certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Technology (6/19). NOTE: Student must successfully complete MD-100 Windows 10 and MD-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security OR students must successfully complete 70-695: Configuring Windows 10 and MD-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security. Care should be given to avoid duplicate credit for Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
180 minutes; preparation time varies.
May 2019 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: implement and manage identity and access; secure user accounts; implement authentication methods, conditional access, role-based access control (RBAC), Azure AD Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Azure AD Identity Protection; implement an enterprise hybrid threat protection solution and device threat protection; implement and manage device and application protection, Office 365 messaging protection and Office 365 threat protection. Secure data access within Office 365; manage Azure Information Protection (AIP); manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP); Implement and manage Microsoft Cloud App Security; configure and analyze security reporting; manage and analyze audit logs and reports; configure Office 365 classification and labeling; manage data governance and retention; manage search and investigation, and data privacy regulation compliance.
This certification exam assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the associate/certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Introduction to Cybersecurity or Computer Technology (6/19).
Exam 1: 150 minutes; preparation time varies and Exam 2: 180 minutes; preparation time varies. OR Exam 3: 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
Exam 1, 2 and 3: May 2019 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: Exam 1: configure and manage SharePoint Online; configure and manage OneDrive for Business; configure and manage Teams; configure and manage workload integrations; manage stream capabilities; and integrate M365 workloads with external data and systems. Exam 2: configure and manage SharePoint on-premises; configure and manage hybrid scenarios; and migrate to SharePoint Online. Exam 3: All of the outcomes, skills and competencies for exam 1 and 2.
Exam 1 and 2 OR Exam 3: These certification exams assess individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center. Exam 3 prerequisite: 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016.
Exam 1 and 2 together OR Exam 3: In the associate/certificate degree category, 2 semester hours in Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, or Computer Technology (6/19). NOTE: Students must successfully complete MS-300 Deploying Microsoft 365 Teamwork and MS-301 Deploying SharePoint Server Hybrid OR students must successfully complete MS-302 and its prerequisite: 70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016.
Exam time is 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
April 2020 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: manage Azure identities and governance, implement and manage storage, deploy and manage Azure compute resources, configure and manage virtual networking, monitor and back up Azure resources.
This certification exam assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web Design (8/20 administrative review). NOTE: AZ-104 replaced AZ-103 (see 'Microsoft retired courses/exams'). Duplicate credit should not be awarded for AZ-103 and AZ-104.
Exam time is 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
February 2020 – March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification include: develop Azure compute solutions, develop for Azure storage, implement Azure security, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions, connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services.
This certification exam assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Cloud Computing, Information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web Design (8/20 administrative review). NOTE: AZ-204 replaced AZ-203 (see 'Microsoft retired courses/exams'). Duplicate credit should not be awarded for AZ-203 and AZ-204.
Exam time is 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
November 2018 – March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: design a DevOps strategy; implement DevOps development processes; implement continuous integration; implement continuous delivery; implement dependency management; implement application infrastructure; and implement continuous feedback.
This certification exam assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category 4 semester hours in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web Design OR in the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web Design (10/18).
1. Exam time is 180 minutes; preparation time varies. 2. Exam time is 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
Exam 1: June 2020 – March 2022. Exam 2: June 2020 – March 2022.
1. Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: deploy and configure infrastructure; implement workloads and security; create and deploy apps; implement authentication and secure data; develop for the cloud. 2. Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: determine workload requirements; design for identity and security; design a data platform solution; design a business continuity strategy; design for deployment, migration, and integration; design an infrastructure strategy.
This certification exam assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category 4 semester hours in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web Design OR in the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Cloud Computing, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Web Design (8/20 administrative review). NOTE: The Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect: Expert Certification requires passing scores on two examinations: 1. AZ-303 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies and 2. AZ-304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design. Students must successfully complete both exams to access credit recommendations. NOTE: AZ-303 and AZ-304 replaced AZ-300 and AZ-301 (see 'Microsoft retired courses/exams'). Duplicate credit should not be awarded for AZ-300 and AZ-301.
Exam time: 180 minutes; preparation time varies.
May 2019 - March 2022.
Outcomes, skills and competencies measured by this certification exam include: identify storage solutions; recommend tools, technologies, and processes to meet process flow requirements; map security requirements to tools, technologies, and processes; select software and services required to support the solution; design an AI solution that includes one or more pipelines; design the compute infrastructure to support a solution; design Intelligent Edge solutions; design data governance; design solutions that adhere to cost constraints; orchestrate AI workflow; integrate AI services with solution components; integrate Intelligent Edge with solutions; deploy and manage solutions.
This certification exam assesses individuals’ skills and competencies in an online proctored format or at an authorized test center.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Technology, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering or Web Services (6/19).
