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Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

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Whether you’re a business user, administrator, or embarking on your technical career, this certification provides an opportunity to prove yourself as a cloud evangelist. In addition to validating your knowledge of Microsoft 365 capabilities, earning this certification makes it clear to your organization that you understand:

  • The benefits of adopting cloud services.
  • The basics of a software as a service (SaaS) cloud model.
  • The value of implementing Microsoft 365 cloud services.

The Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals certification could be a great fit for you if you would like to:

  • Demonstrate foundational-level knowledge of cloud services, such as standard practices, considerations, and benefits.
  • Show fluency in SaaS solutions, particularly Microsoft 365 offerings.
  • Highlight familiarity with the Microsoft 365 cloud service options currently available.

It’s recommended to have familiarity with common IT challenges, such as enterprise license management and support plan management.

To prepare for the exam, we recommend that you:

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Important

The English language version of this certification will be updated on October 18, 2023. Review the study guide linked on the Exam MS-900 page for details about upcoming changes.

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CERTIFICATION EXAM

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Earn the certification

FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATION

Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals

Skills measured

  • Describe cloud concepts
  • Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services
  • Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365
  • Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and support

Job role: Business User, Administrator

Required exams: MS-900

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** Complete this exam before the retirement date to ensure it is applied toward your certification. After the retirement date, please refer to the related certification for exam requirements.