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Microsoft Certification Portfolio · Career Pathway Framework

Job-Role Roadmaps to
Microsoft Certified Professional

Twelve curated career pathways built from the full Microsoft training catalog — mapped to six solution areas: Modern Work, Data & AI, Infrastructure, Security, Business Applications, and Digital & App Innovation. Each pathway moves a learner from Entry through Associate, Professional, or Expert tier into a market-ready job role.

Twelve Career Pathways

01Cloud Solutions Architect (Azure)
02Cybersecurity Architect
03AI Engineer / AI Solutions Developer
04Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric)
05Data Scientist (Azure)
06DevOps Engineer (Azure + GitHub)
07Microsoft 365 Administrator
08Copilot Specialist / AI Productivity
09Power Platform Developer
10Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant
11Security Operations Analyst (SOC)
12Identity & Access Administrator
★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · INFRASTRUCTURE
Pathway 01 · Infrastructure

Become a Cloud Solutions Architect on Microsoft Azure

Design and deploy enterprise-grade Azure infrastructure. Four well-curated training programs take you from cloud fundamentals to designing complete Azure solutions for global organisations.

4
Training Programs
12
Total Days
Expert
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
AZ-901T00
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Associate
02
Administer
AZ-104T00
Microsoft Azure Administrator
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Professional
03
Network
AZ-700T00
Design and Implement Microsoft Azure Network Solutions
3 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Expert
04
Architect
AZ-305T00
Design Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · SECURITY
Pathway 02 · Security

Become a Cybersecurity Architect for the AI Era

Defend the enterprise across cloud, identity, and AI workloads. A complete pathway from security fundamentals to designing organisation-wide zero-trust strategies.

4
Training Programs
13
Total Days
Expert
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
SC-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Associate
02
Azure Security
AZ-500T00
Secure cloud resources with Microsoft security technologies
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
03
Information Protection
SC-401T00
Protect sensitive information with Microsoft Purview in the AI era
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Expert
04
Architect
SC-100T00
Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · DATA & AI
Pathway 03 · Data & AI

Become an AI Engineer on Microsoft Azure

Build production-grade AI solutions — from generative AI apps to computer vision, natural language, and intelligent agents. The most in-demand role of 2026.

5
Training Programs
9
Total Days
Associate+
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
AI-900T00
Introduction to AI in Azure
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Associate
02
Core AI Solutions
AI-102T00
Develop AI solutions in Azure
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
03
Generative AI
AI-3016
Develop generative AI apps in Azure
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
AI-3026
Develop AI agents on Azure
1 DAY
Advanced
04
Knowledge Mining
AI-3022
Implement knowledge mining with Azure AI Search
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · DATA & AI
Pathway 04 · Data & AI

Become a Data Engineer with Microsoft Fabric

Master the end-to-end Microsoft Fabric platform — lakehouses, warehouses, real-time intelligence, and Power BI — to engineer modern analytics solutions for the AI age.

5
Training Programs
8
Total Days
Associate
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
DP-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft Azure Data
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Foundation
02
Lakehouse + Warehouse
DP-601T00
Implement a Lakehouse with Microsoft Fabric
1 DAY
DP-602T00
Implement a Data Warehouse with Microsoft Fabric
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Specialist
03
Real-Time + BI
DP-603T00
Implement Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
DP-605T00
Prepare and visualize data with Microsoft Power BI
1 DAY
Associate
04
Data Engineering
DP-700T00
Implement data engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · DATA & AI
Pathway 05 · Data & AI

Become a Data Scientist on Azure

Apply machine learning and generative AI to enterprise data. From fundamentals through to designing production ML solutions on Azure Databricks and Azure ML.

4
Training Programs
7
Total Days
Associate
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
AI-900T00
Introduction to AI in Azure
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Foundation
02
ML on Databricks
DP-3014
Build machine learning solutions using Azure Databricks
1 DAY
DP-3028
Implement Generative AI engineering with Azure Databricks
1 DAY
Specialist
03
Fabric ML
DP-604T00
Implement a data science and machine learning solution for AI with Microsoft Fabric
1 DAY
Associate
04
Data Science
DP-100T01
Designing and implementing a data science solution on Azure
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · DIGITAL & APP INNOVATION
Pathway 06 · Digital & App Innovation

Become a DevOps Engineer with Azure & GitHub

Combine cloud development, GitHub-native automation, and DevOps principles to ship faster. A modern pathway aligned with how leading engineering teams actually work.

5
Training Programs
12
Total Days
Expert
Final Tier
Entry
01
Foundations
AZ-900T00
Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
GH-900T00
GitHub Foundations
2 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Associate
02
Develop
AZ-204T00
Develop Solutions for Microsoft Azure
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
03
Automation
GH-200T00
Automate your workflow with GitHub Actions
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
AZ-2008
DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices
1 DAY
Expert
04
DevOps
AZ-400T00
Design and Implement Microsoft DevOps solutions
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · MODERN WORK
Pathway 07 · Modern Work

Become a Microsoft 365 Administrator

Manage the modern workplace — from endpoints and Teams to identity and AI administration. The backbone role of every digitally enabled organisation.

5
Training Programs
19
Total Days
Expert
Final Tier
Entry
01
Foundations
AB-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft 365 and AI administration
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Associate
02
Endpoint + Teams
MD-102T00
Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
MS-700T00
Manage collaboration and communication with Microsoft Teams
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
03
Teams Voice
MS-721T00
Plan, configure, and manage collaboration communications systems with Microsoft Teams
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Expert
04
Enterprise Admin
MS-102T00
Microsoft 365 Administrator
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: M365 Administrator Expert
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · MODERN WORK
Pathway 08 · Modern Work + AI

Become a Copilot Specialist & AI Productivity Champion

Lead organisation-wide AI adoption. From user enablement to building custom agents — the most-requested AI role across business functions in 2026.

5
Training Programs
~5
Total Days
Specialist
Final Tier
Entry
01
Awareness
MS-4021
Copilot Immersion Experience
2 HOURS
AB-731T00
Drive AI transformation in your organization
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
User
02
Productivity
MS-4018
Draft, analyze, and present with Microsoft 365 Copilot
1 DAY
MS-4004
Empower your workforce with Microsoft 365 Copilot Use Cases
1 DAY
Admin
03
Manage & Secure
MS-4017
Manage and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot
1 DAY
MS-4002
Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Specialist
04
Build Agents
MS-4022
Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot in Copilot Studio
4 HOURS
MS-4019
Transform your everyday business processes with agents
1 DAY
Final Credential
ImpactEra Certified: Microsoft 365 Copilot Specialist
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Pathway 09 · Business Applications

Become a Power Platform Developer

Build low-code apps, workflow automation, and AI-powered agents on Microsoft's most accessible developer platform — the fastest route from non-developer to certified builder.

5
Training Programs
10
Total Days
Associate
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
PL-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
2 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
02
Build Apps
PL-7001
Create and Manage Canvas Apps with Power Apps
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
PL-7003
Create and Manage Model-Driven Apps with Power Apps and Dataverse
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Automation
03
Process + Agents
PL-7002
Create and Manage Automated Processes by using Power Automate
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
PL-7008
Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Associate
04
Developer
PL-400T00
Microsoft Power Platform Developer
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
Pathway 10 · Business Applications

Become a Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant

Implement Microsoft's flagship business applications across Sales, Customer Service, and Finance — a high-demand role bridging business strategy and Microsoft technology.

5
Training Programs
14
Total Days
Associate
Final Tier
Entry
01
Platform
PL-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft Power Platform
2 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Foundation
02
Customer Experience
MB-280T01
Configure Dynamics 365 customer experience model-driven apps
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
MB-280T02
Empower sellers with Dynamics 365 Sales
2 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
03
Customer Service
MB-230T01
Implement customer service solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Associate
04
Functional Consultant
PL-200T00
Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant
5 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Analyst Associate
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · SECURITY
Pathway 11 · Security

Become a Security Operations Analyst (SOC)

Detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Security Copilot. The frontline role of every modern SOC.

5
Training Programs
9
Total Days
Associate
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
SC-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
02
SIEM Operations
SC-5001
Configure SIEM security operations using Microsoft Sentinel
1 DAY
SC-5004
Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
AI-Enhanced
03
Security Copilot
SC-5006
Enhance security operations by using Microsoft Security Copilot
1 DAY
SC-5002
Secure Azure services with Microsoft Defender for Cloud
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Associate
04
SOC Analyst
SC-200T00
Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft's security operations platform
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
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★ MICROSOFT SOLUTIONS PARTNER · SECURITY
Pathway 12 · Security

Become an Identity & Access Administrator

Master Microsoft Entra ID — identity is the new perimeter. Configure and govern access for the modern, AI-enabled enterprise across every workload.

4
Training Programs
7
Total Days
Associate
Final Tier
Entry
01
Fundamentals
SC-900T00
Introduction to Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity
1 DAY★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Specialist
02
Entra Governance
SC-5008
Configure and govern entitlement with Microsoft Entra ID
1 DAY
AI-Era
03
Secure AI Solutions
SC-5009
Secure AI solutions in the cloud using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Entra
1 DAY★ APPLIED SKILLS
Associate
04
Identity Administrator
SC-300T00
Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator
4 DAYS★ EXAM / CERTIFICATION
Final Credential
Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate
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