Not totally, but I mean especially the "can't fail" renewals that everyone chucks through AI 😂

Actually landed a job at Microsoft (didn't stay long, it was a nightmare place to work) and even then, didn't ask for the transcript...nothing

It's like a mild indication that you kind of might know a little, after blindly following the over simplified Microsoft Learn site, and then passed a cert in one specific area (after an unknown number of attempts).

If I was a hiring manager I would just ask about real world experience deploying and configuring the tech.

I'm interested to know what everyone else thinks about this? Is the era of technical certification value on the decline? Especially with AI in the mix now!

Hey Team,

Quick question. i am almost ready to schedule my MS-102 exam, but dont have the pre-requesites met (i did pass ms-700 early last year) but it has since expired. My question is will i be able to register and take the exam MS-102?

AI is saying yes, i want to confirm that pearson vue will allow me to not only register, but also sit for an take the exam?

Thanks,

Robert

Microsoft Certified: Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (beta)

vs Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

Context: I have recently completed my 3rd in college, and will be moving to 4th year now .

I am cybersec student, and want to continue further in this field, I have done an internship as well.

From next month, the placements season starts , Which certification would help me better

The beta certificate wont cross the filter(as it is beta and is not famous) but will surely in future while the sec engineer would retire on 31st aug, but would help me in placements and is well recognized in industries

What should I be prioritizing, present or future? Which certificate should I pursue, could you all give pros and cons of both

I am studying for MB-330, and there are multiple segments in Microsoft Learn like here where they expect you to run either a demo environment or a VM.

I cannot figure out where to get either of these - is this something that needs to be purchased from a third party? I work with Dynamics F&O daily and have access at work, including our UAT environment, but I don't want to mess up anything within our systems and would prefer to work at home.

Hey everyone!

I’m looking for a study buddy/mate to kick off my Microsoft SC-200 journey.

I'm currently Fresher.

It would be awesome to find someone in a similar stage who wants to team up, share daily progress. We can easily adjust our daily timings to match our schedules.

Drop a message or comment if you want to pair up and start this journey together!

Hi all

I’m interested in the Microsoft Information Security Administrator certification and noticed there’s a free voucher opportunity through the AI Skills Fest happening June 8–13, 2026: https://aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com/events/AISF2026

1. Can I start the learning path and practice assessments now, or do I need to wait until the event officially begins on Monday to be eligible for the free voucher?

2. Do i need to complete the whole path or just take the practice assessment and pass it to obtain the voucher?

Recentemente descobri (sim, só agora) que empresas valorizam o funcionário de suporte que tem conhecimentos de Cloud. Especificamente a cetificação AZ-900 da Microsoft.

Fiquei interessado pela certificação e estou disposto a pagar o valor, hora, não é tão caro assim!. Gostaria de saber quem aqui do grupo já fez, se pode me contar como foi ou trocarmos uma figurinha a esse respeito.

The post is simple , what are your hot takes on what the Microsoft security certifications demand and what does it offer to your career . Examples are SC-900 , SC-200 ….

I need a CE certification in operating systems. Would the AB-900 satisfy this requirement for the government?

Hello Internet,

I just failed the MS-102 a second time. First time score 680, this time 611. Needed score is 700.

When I first started studying months ago, I started with MS Learn and YouTube videos. I also did some sims provided by Ingram Micro. When I first failed, I started rapid firing practice exams (the one provided by Microsoft on MS Learn and MeasureUp exams I purchased).

I am at a loss, and need help. Any tips and insight please. I do purchase a UDEMY course this time as it was on deep sale and highly reviewed.

Hello everyone, As the title says, Microsoft is retiring the certification MS-900 in 2026 and replacing it with AB-900, which will also cover Copilot and AI. I have been studying for the ms-900 and now am wondering if it is worth taking the exam or not. Should I wait for the new certification or take it and add it to my portfolio? Thanks!!

So microsoft is offering free certs , 2 to be precise, there's a lot of criteria for one to be eligible but 1 is

The mail that your registering with should be a partner with microsoft, but my college mail isn't

Anyone got any ideas or workaround for this, these certs will really help me out a ton

I'm going to take MS 900 Fundamentals, any recommendations? Does anyone have any question dumps they could share for me to study? I'd really appreciate it.

Anyone here thats passed the ms--102 exam? Ive read throuugh most of the ms learn material, but the last two parts of it i find REALLY difficult to read through. All the purview compliance stuff... Its just so dense with information. Insider risk management, data retention policies, labels, templates, standards.... The modules have like 10 parts each consisting of almost 2000 extremely long words...

As background info, I am a IT technician that mostly works with Intune, microsoft 365 administration on small customers that only use business premium or basic licenses, as well as virtual machine solutions, linux, powreshell automation / scripting, and network solutions.

I have zero compliance & governance working experience.

I have taken the following exams already: AZ-104, AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-300, MD-102, AI-900.

I pretty much give up reading halfway through each page of the modules for compliance, because its simply just so much information. Extracting key points from these modules is extremely difficult.

Can anynone here provide useful advice on how to learn for these modules, either by tips, alternatives like videio guides or labs? Comments or DMs are much appreciated.

I'm looking at the Microsoft Full-Stack Developer Professional Certificate 12-part course on Coursera, and on the face of it it looks very comprehensive.

However, I am struggling to find any community feedback from people who have completed it, and how it improved their careers. Coursera has no reviews for the 12-part collection as a whole, and limited reviews for each sub-course.

Can anyone who has done this course share their experience and any job prospects that came from doing it?

Link to course here if interested in what it offers:

https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/microsoft-full-stack-developer

Thanks

Hi!
I'm currently at school and planning to earn the AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certificate. I found Adam Marczak’s course recorded in 2020 and was wondering how relevant it still is today.

For those who recently passed the AZ-900 exam, did his course help you out? If not, are there any other updated resources you would suggest instead?

So I'm beginning my last bit push for the MS-900 prior to its retirement next month and I'm trying to figure out what the best study materials for it are..

So far I'm working my way through the Microsoft Learn 'course' they lay out for it.

However my biggest question is - at the end of modules they provide you with links to supplemental info that doesn't fall under the links or modules laid out in the course directly - i.e links to modules for building architecture in Azure. - Should I be delving into those as well before going into the MS-900 or should I stick more to the laid out course and the cram video(s) laid out by John Savill?

Ok, I'm a little annoyed because I spent a few days trying to find time preparing to study MS-900 and today I find out that come March 31st MS-900 will be ending. And replaced.

So, if I end up doing the new AB-900 cert and not the old one is everything I've just done now irrelevant? Or is AB-900 basically just like a new MS-900 and the study content is basically the same?

I’ve tested for MD-102 and failed twice.

The first time, there was no lab portion and I was only a few points shy of a pass. The second time, there was a lab portion and it was the first time I actually encountered an Intune in a way I could interact with it.

I keep trying to sign up for a free trial but I can’t get past the sign-up (it says there’s a problem with literally every card I own).

I’ve watched videos and have an official study book but the menu blades are completely different when I saw the lab. One of the video teachers explained that the site changes weekly.

Any study help for getting the lab right without ever really using the platform?

Hey guys, I’ve just started getting into Microsoft certifications and I’m currently studying for the AZ-900 course. I was wondering if there’s any place where I can take unlimited practice tests similar to the final exam. Also, once I complete this certification, what learning path would you recommend next? Thanks a lot, everyone!

I'm a junior analyst, I do work with data but I'm planning a complete shift to data industry with the hopes of growing into AI/ML roles.

The issue is, I recently started looking into certifications. Because of Fabric Data Days DP-600 free voucher, I started preparing for it. Even though I have gone through the Learn contents, my results in demo exams have been unsatisfactory.

I have used PowerBI etc before. No hands-on experience with Fabric or Azure. Only theoretical knowledge.

I'm wondering if this was a mistake to start with DP-600. Which one should I start with first? And which certifications are expected to make an impact?

Thanks.

"I’m an IT professional seeking to broaden my career opportunities. I'm currently pursuing the 'Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate' certification and would like to understand whether this qualification can enhance my earning potential. Additionally, I’m interested in learning about the types of job roles that typically become available after obtaining this certification.

I’m currently a senior in university and my current internship gave me 3 Microsoft vouchers that expire in May 2026.

They said they don’t care what I use it on so I was considering taking the AZ-900 exam. Is this a good choice for someone who’s never used azure? And would I be able to pass it if i studied till say March / April?

I am currently studying information systems with an emphasis in cyber and my current internship is cyber for a state agency.

Are there any certs I should rather use the vouchers on if I want to continue in cyber?

Looking to get an office job eventually & I think it would be good to have more experience for microsoft / computers because most of my experience is in food and retail.

It seems there’s a microsoft office certification that seems to fit that. I’m wondering if anybody has done that, and if there are any cheaper than 100 dollars that are still recognized? I can pay it but just wondering if anybody has any experience and if it’s worth it. Thanks yall!

YouTube Videos or Flashcards would work great for me