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Need clarity on the badgies being provided after certification

KAKINADA SIVAKANT 0 Reputation points
2026-04-26T10:05:17.9833333+00:00

Dear Team,

I have recently acquired AZ-900 certificate and could see the badge as "Microsoft Certified Fundamentals" instead of "Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals".

Would it be same when I apper any other Azure fundamental exam for example AI-900 which is AI fundamentals. For this as well the certified user will receive Azure Certified Fundamental ?

Just by seeing the badge it's hard to determine what kind of certification has been acquired for the AZ-900 which was received recently.

Requesting your insights on this topic.

Regards!!

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    2026-04-26T10:05:33.23+00:00

    The "Microsoft Certified Fundamentals" text on the badge is expected behavior. Fundamentals certifications (such as AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals and MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals) are part of a broader fundamentals program, and the visual badge design emphasizes the fundamentals level rather than repeating the full exam name.

    Key points:

    • AZ-900 is the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification, but the badge label can appear as a generic "Microsoft Certified Fundamentals" while the underlying metadata (exam ID, certification name) identifies it specifically as Azure Fundamentals.
    • The same pattern applies to other fundamentals exams (for example, AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals, Azure Data Fundamentals, Power Platform Fundamentals). The badge family highlights that they are fundamentals-level certifications, while the detailed certification name is stored in the badge metadata and in the Microsoft Learn / credentials profile.
    • Anyone verifying the badge (for example, via Credly/Acclaim or through the Microsoft Learn credentials profile) can see the exact certification earned, including the specific technology (Azure, AI, Data, etc.).

    To distinguish which fundamentals certification was earned, rely on:

    • The certification name and exam code (e.g., AZ-900, AI-900) in the Microsoft Learn profile under Credentials → Certifications.
    • The badge details on the issuing platform (such as Credly’s Acclaim), which show the exact certification title even if the visual label is generic.

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