As part of Microsoft's Secure Future initiative, we are excited to share the upcoming Applied Skills Security focus. We are working to enhance the security, resilience, and flexibility of our labs, while simultaneously integrating new features to enrich your experience.
Our primary objective is to ensure our current portfolio is robust and secure. We are dedicated to maintaining a stabilized credential portfolio and upholding the quality and value our learners expect from us.
We have recently released four Applied Skills courses, which are available for Instructor-Led Training (ILT). These courses include assessments that are integral to the current security sprints. To guarantee the highest quality learning experience and maintain the stability of our current assessment labs, the release of the corresponding Applied Skills assessments will be delayed. Nevertheless, the following courses will continue to be accessible for learner consumption and ILT deliveries.
Impacted ILT Course |
Learning Path URL |
AZ-2006: Automate Azure Load Testing by using GitHub Actions |
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/automate-azure-load-testing-github/ |
AI-3022: Implement AI Skills in Azure AI Search |
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/implement-knowledge-mining-azure-cognitive-search/ |
DP-3021: Configure and migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL |
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/microsoft-learn-azure-database-for-postgresql/ |
PL-7008: Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio |
https://learn.microsoft.com/training/paths/create-extend-custom-copilots-microsoft-copilot-studio/ |
In the interim until the assessment releases, please utilize the MCT Competency standard outlined in the Title Plan for delivering courses without associated credentials. “Teaching this type of course is at the discretion of the MCT and/or the Training Services Partner. We strongly suggest that the MCT has relevant expertise in the technical area of the course content.”
The following courses will now be offered and or released as standalone instructor-led training (ILT) 1-day course, with no credential.
Standalone 1-day ILT offerings |
Release Date |
MS-4015: Build custom agents for Microsoft Teams |
11/18 (Course has released) |
AZ-2007: Accelerate app development by using GitHub Copilot |
12/13/24 |
MB-7005: Create and manage journeys with Dynamics 365 Customer Insights |
1/10/25 |
MB-7006: Create and manage segments in Customer Insights – Data |
1/10/25 |
Please note: Going forward, these will be courses without associated credentials. Utilize the MCT Competency standard outlined in the Title Plan for delivering courses without associated credentials.
The remaining new Applied Skills scheduled courses will be released as planned. The associated assessments are available and ready to be utilized by learners.
Applied Skills course |
Release Date |
AZ-2009: Build distributed apps with .NET Aspire |
12/18/24 |
DP-3020: Develop data-driven applications with Azure SQL Database |
12/13/24 |
SC-5004: Defend against cyberthreats with Microsoft Defender XDR |
1/10/25 |
We sincerely appreciate your patience and partnership as we work diligently to enhance our Microsoft Learn offerings. Our goal is to always provide both learners, trainers and partners with exceptional learning experience.
We are committed to Applied Skills and look forward to its continued growth and expansion post this phase.
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