Entry-level cert covering Microsoft 365 services, security, compliance, pricing, and licensing. Useful for IT generalists, sales/consulting roles, and helpdesk staff at M365-heavy organizations. Does not expire.
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May 10, 2026
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Microsoft Partner Channel companies often require MS-900 for sales/pre-sales staff. Microsoft regularly offers MS-900 free vouchers via Microsoft Partner enablement events.
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Career-switchers from non-IT backgrounds (admin assistants, office managers) report MS-900 as accessible entry point. Doesn't expire. $99 fee, ~25h prep, free MS Learn modules sufficient. John Savill's MS-900 cram cited often.
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For technical engineers, content too shallow — skip and go to MS-100, MS-101 (consolidated to MS-102 Endpoint Admin) or AZ-104. MS-900 is best-positioned for non-technical staff in M365-heavy enterprises (PMs, sales, IT procurement).
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May 10, 2026
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Microsoft 365 fundamentals cert. Covers M365 services (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Defender for O365), licensing, security/compliance. Highly recommended for MS partner channel, IT-procurement, and consulting roles.
Free intensive cram session covering full MS-900 blueprint.
Official MS Learn modules covering M365 services + licensing.
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~25 hours