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carolineharper
Jan 14, 2026Copper Contributor
How much does real-world practice matter compared to certifications when building skills?
Hi everyone, I’ve been spending time building skills through a mix of hands-on practice and certification preparation, and I’ve noticed there is often a gap between what exams test and what actually ...
RobQ_MVP
Jan 16, 2026Iron Contributor
Other than exams, one thing I find my team find useful at work is using the applied skill assessments in Microsoft Learn. This was you learn ways to use the technology then through assessments (in a virtual lab) test out your skills by following along to real life scenarios.
For example: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/browse/?credential_types=applied%20skills&terms=Copilot