Microsoft study guides

Guides are grouped by editorial learning level, then sorted naturally by exam code. These levels are wayfinding aids, not vendor-issued designations. The collections section offers a second, overlapping view based on what you want to learn.

Beginner and foundational

Start here for foundational vocabulary, concepts, and low-prerequisite certifications.

AB-730 Beginner Microsoft

AI Business Professional

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AB-731 Beginner Microsoft

AI Transformation Leader

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AB-900 Beginner Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals

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AI-901 Beginner Microsoft

Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

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AZ-900 Beginner Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

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DP-900 Beginner Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

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PL-900 Beginner Microsoft

Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

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SC-900 Beginner Microsoft

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

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Intermediate, associate, and specialty

Role-based and specialty guides that assume practical product or platform experience.

AB-210 Intermediate Microsoft

Accelerating Sales Pipelines with AI in Dynamics 365

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AB-250 Intermediate Microsoft

Transforming Contact Center Experiences with AI in Dynamics 365

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AB-410 Intermediate Microsoft

Building Intelligent Applications

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AB-620 Intermediate Microsoft

Designing and Building Integrated AI Agent Solutions in Copilot Studio

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AB-650 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft 365 and AI Services Administrator Associate

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AI-103 Intermediate Microsoft

Developing AI Apps and Agents on Azure

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AI-200 Intermediate Microsoft

Developing AI Cloud Solutions on Azure

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AI-300 Intermediate Microsoft

Operationalizing Machine Learning and Generative AI Solutions

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AZ-104 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Azure Administrator

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AZ-120 Intermediate Microsoft

Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads

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AZ-140 Intermediate Microsoft

Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop

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AZ-700 Intermediate Microsoft

Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions

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AZ-800 Intermediate Microsoft

Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure

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AZ-801 Intermediate Microsoft

Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services

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AZ-802 Intermediate Microsoft

Administering Windows Server

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DP-300 Intermediate Microsoft

Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions

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DP-420 Intermediate Microsoft

Building AI Applications with Azure Cosmos DB

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DP-600 Intermediate Microsoft

Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric

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DP-700 Intermediate Microsoft

Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric

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DP-750 Intermediate Microsoft

Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Azure Databricks

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DP-800 Intermediate Microsoft

Developing AI-Enabled Database Solutions

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MB-230 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Functional Consultant

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MB-310 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant

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MB-330 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant

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MB-500 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer

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MB-800 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant

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MB-820 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer

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MD-102 Intermediate Microsoft

Managing and Securing Microsoft 365 Endpoints by Using Intune

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MS-700 Intermediate Microsoft

Managing Microsoft Teams

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MS-721 Intermediate Microsoft

Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer

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PL-300 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst

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PL-400 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Power Platform Developer

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SC-200 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Security Operations Analyst

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SC-300 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator

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SC-401 Intermediate Microsoft

Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365

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SC-500 Intermediate Microsoft

Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer

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Expert and professional

Advanced architecture, leadership, and professional certifications for experienced practitioners.

AB-100 Expert Microsoft

Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect

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AI-500 Expert Microsoft

Designing and Implementing Multi-Agent AI Solutions

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AZ-305 Expert Microsoft

Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions

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AZ-400 Expert Microsoft

Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions

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AZ-401 Expert Microsoft

Microsoft Certified: Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert (beta)

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MS-102 Expert Microsoft

Microsoft 365 Administrator

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SC-100 Expert Microsoft

Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

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