Practice Tests released on Microsoft Learn
Working on your certification goals and looking for practice tests? Take the online assessment directly from Microsoft Learn. Keep an eye out for the practice assessment link on the exam pages! For example it is now available for the SC-900 exam. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/sc-900/Earn the new Azure Network Engineer Associate certification. Exam AZ-700 out of beta
We’re happy to announce that Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions, is now live. Passing this exam is the only requirement to earn the new Azure Network Engineer Associate certification. If you passed the beta exam, the certification and exam will be reflected on your online transcript approximately 10 business days from today. Check your Microsoft Certification Dashboard, where you’ll also find your new digital badge. Don’t forget to celebrate and share your achievement. Add your newly acquired skills and badge to your LinkedIn profile to stand out in your network. Follow the instructions in the congratulations email you will receive. Or find your badge on your Certification Dashboard, and follow the instructions there to share it. Considering this certification? To help you prepare, check out the three-day Course AZ-700T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions. This instructor-led training teaches network engineers how to design, implement, and maintain Azure networking solutions. To discuss training solutions customized to your project plans and goals, connect with a Microsoft Learning Partner. If you prefer to learn on your own, explore the Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions learning path on Microsoft Learn. For exam details, review the exam page. The Exam AZ-700 skills outline alerts you to the key topics covered. Gear up with the AZ-700 Study Guide created by Microsoft Cloud Advocate @thomasmaurer. Get hands-on guidance for using Azure networking services in the free Azure Networking Cookbook from Packt. Get started now Are you ready to let the world know that you have the Azure networking experience and skills that enable you to plan, implement, and maintain your organization’s Azure networking solutions? Get started learning about the Azure Network Engineer Associate certification today, and prepare to take your career to the next level.Now live: Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Start or continue your journey to become a Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. We’re happy to announce that Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions is now live. Candidates who want to achieve Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification must earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification and pass this exam. If you passed Exam AZ-305 while it was in beta, that will be reflected on your Microsoft Certification Dashboard online transcript approximately 10 business days from today. If you already earned the Azure Administrator Associate certification, the new certification badge for Azure Solutions Architect Expert will also be there. Don’t forget to celebrate and share your achievement. To add your newly acquired skills and badges to your LinkedIn profile and to help you stand out in your network, follow the instructions in your congratulations email. Or, to share your badge, follow the instructions in your Certification Dashboard. Considering this certification? Regardless of where you are on your journey, there’s a path for you to earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification. Choose one of the following options: If you’re just starting out, earn the Azure Administrator Associate certification and pass Exam AZ-305. If you have a current Azure Administrator Associate certification, you’re halfway there—just pass Exam AZ-305. If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-303, pass the new Exam AZ-305. If you’ve already passed Exam AZ-304, be sure to pass Exam AZ-303 before it retires on March 31, 2022. Pass both Exam AZ-303 and Exam AZ-304 before they retire on March 31, 2022. If you’ve already earned the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and it’s time to renew it, don’t take Exam AZ-305. Instead, renew your certification by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn. For instructions, check out this short video. Get ready to take Exam AZ-305 Review the Exam AZ-305 page for details. The Exam AZ-305 skills outline details the key topics covered on the exam. Refresh your solutions architecture design skills with this Microsoft Learn collection of learning paths. Want more in-depth training? Take Course AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. Connect with Microsoft Learning Partners in your area for in-person training. Gear up with the AZ-305 Study Guide created by Microsoft Cloud Advocate Thomas Maurer. Are you ready to let the world know that you have the experience and skills which enable you to design cloud and hybrid solutions that run on Azure, including compute, network, storage, monitoring, and security? It’s time to spotlight your solution architecture design and implementation skills and strengths with Exam AZ-305 and the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.Cybersecurity Architect BP Opportunity
Greetings! Microsoft is considering a certification for the Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect role, and we need your input through our exam blueprinting survey. The blueprint determines how many questions each skill in the exam will be assigned. Please complete the online survey by December 17 th , 2021. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com. Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect blueprint survey link: http://microsoftlearning.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3gawjaa6lajZQgu Thank you!Exams DP-203 & AI-102, data courses, practice tests: Updates to Azure certs and exams – May 2021
Updated May 6, 2021 Exam AI-102 is live! We’re happy to announce Exam AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution has moved from beta to live status on May 6, 2021. If you took the Exam AI-102 in beta, you should be receiving your scores in about 10 business days after May 6th. Exam DP-203 is live! We’re happy to announce Exam DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure has moved from beta to live status on May 4, 2021. If you took the Exam DP-203 in beta, you should be receiving your scores in about 10 business days after May 4th. May is the month of data & AI training—new courses available We recently released these courses to help you move forward on your training and certification journey on Azure data & AI. Check out with them these recently released courses: Course DP-203T00: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure. This is probably one of the best data engineer trainings available in the market (yes, I’m biased, but I truly believe it). This course not only will help you prepare for the Exam DP-203, but also will give you plenty of practical hands-on experience to apply in your job immediately. Course DP-090T00: Implementing a Machine Learning Solution with Microsoft Azure Databricks. In this one-day course, you'll learn how to use Azure Databricks to explore, prepare, and model data; and integrate Databricks machine learning processes with Azure Machine Learning. This course will help you prepare for Exam DP-100: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure. Course DP-080T00: Querying Data with Microsoft Transact-SQL. Top recommendation for anyone starting with relational databases. With this course you’ll learnt the basics of Microsoft's dialect of the standard SQL language: Transact-SQL. Topics include both querying and modifying data in relational databases that are hosted in Microsoft SQL Server-based database systems, including: Microsoft SQL Server, Azure SQL Database and, Azure Synapse Analytics. Don’t forget to reach one of our many Microsoft Learning Partners to talk about these courses. New practice test available More goods news if you are getting prepared for Azure data certifications: I’m glad to share that our partner MeasureUp recently released the DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure Microsoft Official Practice Test. This practice test is designed to help you prepare for the Exam DP-300. See all the practice tests available for Azure at MeasureUp. Azure Security Engineer Associate periodic refresh We are going through the regular certification update and we'd love your input through our exam blueprinting survey. The blueprint determines how many questions each skill in the exam will be assigned. If your expertise is in Azure security, please complete the online survey by May 19, 2021.DP-900 is now live
Exam DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals is now live. If you took the beta exam, you should start to see scores over the new few days. For more information on the exam, the certification details, as well as ways to prepare check out the Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals certificationAI-900 is now live
Exam AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals is now live. If you took the beta exam, you should start to see scores over the new few days. For more information on the exam, the certification details, as well as ways to prepare check out the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification.My Azure Certification Journey...!!
I am pleased to share with you that i have successfully completed all 13 Microsoft azure certifications. It has been rewarding this year and amazing learning journey. Azure 13x Certified..!! here with i would like to share my certification journey which might be useful for your journey. My Azure Certification Journey: The journey has started some time in Jan 2021 during peak pandemic period with azure fundamentals AZ-900. The first attempt was successful in the new year beginning 2021, with this confidence i tried the remaining azure certifications and completed this milestone. it took 8 months for me to complete all 13 certifications. The journey was quite difficult but can be achieved if we put right focus and dedication towards the goal. of course, one need to sacrifice few things to achieve the same. I would like to thank to my company and MS for giving me this wonderful opportunity to enhance my azure skills. Still lots to do and help application teams to accelerate cloud adoption of Azure native solutions by accessing and providing Azure deep experience, proven frameworks, methodologies and architectural designs. https://www.credly.com/users/surya-narayana-reddy-vennapusa/badges Here with i am sharing some frequently asked questions, that will help you to understand more. What is the best way to learn and earn certifications ? The best way to learn the course is first to set a clear goal and try to start clearing one after one. continuous learning and some hands-on would help to achieve the same. MS provides free account and sandbox for practicing yourself during preparation. What are the learning sources/materials and tips ? https://docs.microsoft.com/ there are two ways to prepare ( online-free, instructor led-paid) and many other websites..like udemy, youtube..etc. Discuss with team members on azure topics and make a notes. Which ones are difficult to clear ? Professional certifications, had to clear two exams for solution architect (AZ-303,304) and two for devops (AZ-400). it took longer time to complete it. Did I fail any exam ? Yes. I failed twice before clearing Azure AI exam. The questions were different from what I expected but final attempt was successful. How did I manage the time ? Time management is critical to prep yourself. you need to plan both your work, learning and both are equally important. Spend couple of hours after office hours every day and start clearing modules and make clear notes which can be referred before taking exam. Spend more time over weekends or holidays and do practical sessions using sandbox. Try to prepare/gather some sample questionnaires and attempt before the actual exam. Udemy provide some sample questionnaire Is it mandatory to have hands-on experience ? i would say Yes for professional certifications, Not for fundamentals certifications. I am new to cloud, is it possible for me to shift the career in cloud ? Yes, it is possible. all you need is to have self-interest, dedication, passion towards what you are learning. How much time i need to spend for preparation ? it depends upon person to person, how fast you can grasp, understand concepts and test them in lab, sandbox if you are working , i would say daily 2 to 3 hours ( after office hours) and more time on weekends. What is the best time to attempt the exam ? we need to allocate time for it. i tried most of them during night, ie between 9:30 pm to 10:30 pm you have to maintain a very good discipline until exam is finished. please read do's and don’ts while scheduling the exam. What are the logistics required ? good internet speed without any network outage. good personal laptop/desktop with web cam. Official laptop doesn’t work due to firewall restrictions. you will also get notification from Pearson VUE prior to the exam for system test and other formalities. Do you have hands on experience ? Yes, i do have hands on experience and worked on most of the azure services either in office or sandbox lab training. I am part of cloud migration journey since inception and did bulldozer work to pave the road. Last but not the least: Believe yourself, everything is possible in this world. I strongly believe that there is no shortcut to clear certifications. You have to take it seriously, experience it and clear. can you share certification roadmap ? where to start ? Pl refer below flow diagram and understand where to start. Please fee free to share your comments and like if information is useful. i will respond as soon as i can. Wish you all the best and good luck for your cloud journey.
