Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Certification Pathways

 

Microsoft Certifications for Developers:

Developer Certification Path ​

Microsoft Certifications for Administrators:

Administrator Certifications

Microsoft Certifications for DevOps Engineers:

Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert

Microsoft Certifications:

Microsoft Certifications | Microsoft Docs

Microsoft Azure Core Skills:

https://aka.ms/AzureCerts_Poster ​



Microsoft Certification provides access to technical certifications that you can match to your learning and career goals. Individuals earn a certification by passing one or more exams that validate the skills needed for a particular role or need.  

There are multiple certifications in Microsoft, choosing the right certification plays a vital role in your career growth.  

Beginner 

If you wish to take your career to greater heights in the cloud computing world, Microsoft Certified Fundamentals exams provide a solid foundation and are the recommended starting point for some of the next-level certifications.  

With the usage of big data and artificial intelligence on the rise, the demand keeps growing for people with the necessary expertise. The supply of data scientists, data analysts, AI engineers, cloud computing professionals etc. is not keeping pace. 

This set of exams provide a comprehensive path forward for those looking to start a career in artificial intelligence, data science, and cloud computing.   

The AZ-900 exam is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services. This exam will also cover knowledge of available options and benefits gained by implementing Microsoft Azure cloud service offerings. 

The AI-900 exam is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational knowledge of common ML and AI workloads and how to implement them on Azure. This exam is ideal for people new to the cloud profession and who want to start their career in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Data Science.  

The DP-900 exam is designed for candidates looking to build their foundational knowledge of cloud data services in Microsoft Azure. This exam is ideal for candidates who want to start working with data in the cloud and build and get basic skills in cloud data services. 

Intermediate

Microsoft certifications include Intermediate and Advanced levels of certification which provide an opportunity for candidates to continue to learn new skills and validate their expertise. We have provided a description of three of the Microsoft intermediate certifications below: 

The DP-100 exam is designed for candidates looking to build their careers in data science. The Azure Data Scientist applies their knowledge of data science and machine learning to implement and run machine learning workloads on Azure; in particular, using Azure Machine Learning Service. This entails planning and creating a suitable working environment for data science workloads on Azure, running data experiments and training predictive models, managing and optimizing models, and deploying machine learning models into production. 

 The AZ-220 exam is designed for developers who want to specialize in IoT. Responsibilities for this role include managing the device lifecycle–set up, configuration, and maintenance–using cloud services and other tools. You implement designs for Azure IoT solutions including device topology, connectivity, debugging, and security, as well as solutions to manage, monitor, and transform IoT-related data pipelines. You also deploy Azure IoT Edge components and configure device networking on the edge. An Azure IoT Developer works with data engineers and other stakeholders to ensure successful business integration. 

The AZ-140 exam is designed for Azure administrators with subject matter expertise in planning, delivering, and managing virtual desktop experiences and remote apps, for any device, on Azure. Candidates for this exam should have experience in Azure technologies, including virtualization, networking, identity, storage, backups, resilience, and disaster recovery. They should understand on-premises virtual desktop infrastructure technologies as they relate to migrating to Windows Virtual Desktop. These professionals use the Azure portal and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to accomplish many of their tasks. They might use PowerShell and Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI) for more efficient automation. 

To find out more on Microsoft certification please access the following links: 

Browse Certifications and Exams | Microsoft Docs 

Fundamentals certifications 

Microsoft Certification program FAQs | Microsoft Docs  

In February 2020, Microsoft announced that it would phase out the MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD certifications effective June 30, 2020, in favor of "role-based" certifications focused primarily on Azure and Microsoft 365.

Passing the AZ-900 exam is a good place to start for anyone beginning their Microsoft role-based certification path. You can use this exam to prepare for more advanced Azure certifications. Microsoft offers new role-based certifications that correspond to key technical job roles in the modern workplace. Find your path with the role-based certification guide.  


 

 The Azure credentials at the associate level include Azure Administrator, Azure Developer Azure AI Engineer, Azure Data Scientist, Azure Data Engineer, and Azure Security Engineer. The expert level currently includes Azure DevOps Engineer and Azure Solutions Architect.  

Access the links below to explore some of the Microsoft role-based certifications. 

Role-based Certification 

Certification Path 

Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate  Administrators implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft solutions.  Requirements: Exam AZ-104  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/administrator  

Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate  Developers design, build, test, and maintain cloud solutions.  Requirements: Exam AZ-204  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/developer   

Microsoft Certified AI Engineer Associate  AI Engineers use Cognitive Services, Machine Learning, and Knowledge Mining to architect and implement Microsoft AI solutions.  Requirements: Exam AI-100  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/ai-engineer  

Microsoft Certified Azure Data Science Associate  Data Scientists apply machine learning techniques to train, evaluate, and deploy models that solve business problems.   Requirements: Exam DP-100  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/data-scientist  

Microsoft Certified Data Engineer Associate  Data Engineers design and implement the management, monitoring, security, and privacy of data using the full stack of data services.  Requirements: Exam DP-200, DP-201  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/data-engineer     

Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer Associate  Azure Security Engineers implement security controls and threat protection, manage identity and access, and protect data, applications, and networks in cloud and hybrid environments as part of an end-to-end infrastructure.  Requirements: Exam AZ-500  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/security-engineer  

Microsoft Devops Engineer Expert  DevOps Engineers combine people, process, and technologies to continuously deliver valuable products and services that meet end user needs and business objectives.  Requirements: Exam AZ-400  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/devops-engineer  

Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert  Azure Solutions Architects design and implement solutions that run on Microsoft Azure, including aspects like compute, network, storage, and security.  Requirements: Exam AZ-303, AZ-304  

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/roles/solutions-architect  

 

Remember to visit the Microsoft Certification webpage Browse Certifications and Exams | Microsoft Docs to learn more about becoming Microsoft Certified and all of the certifications available to you today. 

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