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Study Material for MB-280 Cert Exam? Labs.

Christopher Espinoza 65 Reputation points
2026-03-26T20:28:11.8033333+00:00

Just took and participated in the Virtual Training for "Transform Customer Experience with AI", This came with a 50% discount on MB-280. Of course you have 90 days to register for the exam and then you can take the exam when your ready. I have been looking on the interwebs for any form of book/study material. other the MS course training (learn). I have found some training videos on udemy, (my go to), since I have a subscription, (it's okay). but those videos are an outside cost. Additionally, I think I would need an Azure Subscription, I am currently looking a PL-900 and going to attempt AI-104, before it expires.

Any information would be appreciated.

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2026-03-26T20:28:31.18+00:00

For MB-280, the primary and officially supported study materials are the Microsoft Learn study guide, related documentation, and the aligned training courses. These cover both theory and hands-on configuration.

Key resources for MB-280:

  1. Study guide and skills outline
  • Use the MB-280 study guide to understand exactly what is measured on the exam and to plan study time around the official skill areas:
    • Implement Dynamics 365 Sales
    • Configure and customize Dataverse and model-driven apps
    • Demonstrate Dynamics 365 Customer Insights capabilities
    • Extend and enhance Dynamics 365 Sales capabilities
  • The guide also lists the detailed sub-skills (for example, configuring predictive lead scoring, opportunity pipeline view, product catalog, forecasts, Sales Insights, Teams integration, Outlook integration, and security model). These bullets effectively define the “checklist” for preparation.
  • The same page links directly to the main documentation sets for:
    • Dynamics 365 Sales
    • Dynamics 365 App for Outlook
    • Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (Data and Journeys)
    • Dynamics 365/Power Apps model-driven apps and Dataverse
  1. Official Microsoft Learn training paths and modules
  • From the MB-280 study guide, follow the “Get trained” and “Find documentation” links to:
    • Self-paced learning paths and modules for Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Insights, and the Dynamics 365 App for Outlook.
    • These modules typically include guided exercises and labs using trial environments.
  • Also use the general “Prepare for an exam” guidance to browse all learning paths and modules by product (Dynamics 365, Power Apps, Dataverse) and role (Business Analyst, Functional Consultant). This helps fill any gaps in Dataverse, Power Apps, or Power Automate fundamentals that MB-280 assumes.
  1. Instructor-led courses aligned to MB-280 (with labs) The MB-280 exam is aligned to a four-course series, each with hands-on labs in a provided environment:
  • MB-280T01: Configure Dynamics 365 customer experience model-driven apps
    • Focus: Dataverse, tables/columns, model-driven app configuration, user experience.
    • Good for solidifying core platform and configuration skills.
  • MB-280T02: Empower sellers with Dynamics 365 Sales
    • Focus: Lead and opportunity management, product catalog, quotes/orders/invoices, Sales Insights, Sales accelerator, Copilot for Sales.
    • Very close to the “Implement Dynamics 365 Sales” and “Extend and enhance Dynamics 365 Sales” sections of the exam.
  • MB-280T03: Design and deliver powerful customer experiences with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights
    • Focus: Customer Insights – Data (ingest data, unify profiles, segments) and Customer Insights – Journeys (emails, SMS, segment- and trigger-based journeys).
    • Maps to the “Demonstrate Dynamics 365 Customer Insights capabilities” section.

These courses are typically delivered with lab guides and a preconfigured environment, so no separate Azure subscription is required for the labs themselves.

  1. Practice and exam prep tools
  • Use the “Take a free Practice Assessment” link from the study guide page (where available) to gauge readiness and identify weak areas.
  • Use the “Exam sandbox” to familiarize with the exam interface and question types.
  • Use the “Exam readiness zone” videos (linked from the study guide and the general “Prepare for an exam” page) for exam strategy and topic emphasis.
  1. Environment and subscriptions
  • MB-280 focuses on Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Insights, Dataverse, and model-driven apps. Hands-on work is usually done in:
    • Dynamics 365 trial environments
    • Power Apps / Dataverse environments
  • An Azure subscription is not the primary requirement for MB-280 practice; instead, use Dynamics 365 and Power Platform trials that are surfaced through the Learn modules and courses. The instructor-led courses provide lab environments without needing a personal Azure subscription.
  1. How to structure preparation
  • Step 1: Download/review the MB-280 study guide and treat the “Skills measured” list as a checklist.
  • Step 2: Complete the relevant self-paced Learn modules for Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Insights, Dataverse, and the Dynamics 365 App for Outlook from the links in the study guide.
  • Step 3: If possible, attend or review content from MB-280T01, T02, and T03 courses for structured labs.
  • Step 4: Use the practice assessment and exam readiness videos to validate knowledge and adjust study focus.

For scheduling the discounted exam, follow the standard registration flow from the certification overview page and “Schedule exam” section; the discount from the Virtual Training Day is applied to the Learn profile email and appears automatically at checkout once it has been added.

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  1. Julian Sharp 26,106 Reputation points
    2026-03-26T21:27:40.0433333+00:00

    You will need a trial of Dynamics 365 Sales and Dynamics 365 Customer Insights and Power Platform, not Azure.

    Here is the study guide https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-280

    • Implement Dynamics 365 Sales (30–35%)
    • Configure and customize Dataverse and model-driven apps (35–40%)
    • Demonstrate Dynamics 365 Customer Insights capabilities (10–15%)
    • Extend and enhance Dynamics 365 Sales capabilities (10–15%)

    You will need both business and technical knowledge of Dynamics 365

    There aren't any resources out there for this exam given it is quite niche with little demand compared to the exams it replaced; the Learn modules do not really cover the scope of the exam

    If I remember correctly, the practice assessment https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/d365-customer-experience-analyst-associate/practice/assessment?assessment-type=practice&assessmentId=546776933&practice-assessment-type=certification is not a realistic replica of the exam topics

    https://ukcrm.wordpress.com/2025/07/03/dynamics-365-training-and-certification-changes/

    Since this exam was released there have been major changes to Dynamics 365, with Microsoft now using multiple agents to support users. I would not be surprised to see this exam undergo major changes.

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