In this post, you will learn about the Microsoft 365 Certification exam in details. I have created a table to keep track of Microsoft certifications, exams, and training classes. I have a previous post which talks about latest SCCM certification (70-703). Intune device management certification is included in the Microsoft 365 certification path (you can see the details below).
Note!– I don’t think Microsoft is following the old model of product specific certification going forward. Instead, the certification is also packages into Microsoft 365 and Azure etc… based on their package offerings.
I have also noted down the costs of each Microsoft 365 certification in the below table.
Microsoft 365 Certification Exam Learning Path
I have seen a tweet from Robert Marshall on the Microsoft learning path during the Microsoft Ignite The Tour London. The following is the new Microsoft 365 learning path. You will see more details in this blog.
- Expert Level
- Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator
- Associate
- M365 Modern Desktop Administrator
- M365 Teamwork Administrator
- M365 Messaging Administrator
- M365 Security Administrator
- Fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
Microsoft 365 Certification Exams – Modern Workplace
Details of M365 Certification – Learning Path
You can try to download the Spreadsheet from Technet gallery here. Some of these certifications are Intune and SCCM certifications as well. It comes under Device Management stream of Microsoft 365.
# | Certification Name & Details | Exam | Training | Level | Cost |
1 | Exam – MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals | NA | NA | Fundamentals | 99 USD |
2 | Exam – MD-100.1 – Installing Windows 10 | MD-100 | NA | Associate | 165 USD |
3 | Exam – MD-100.2 Configuring Windows 10 | MD-100 | NA | Associate | NA |
4 | Exam – MD-100.3 Protecting Windows 10 | MD-100 | NA | Associate | NA |
5 | Exam – MD-100.4 Maintaining Windows 10 | MD-100 | NA | Associate | NA |
6 | Exam – MD-101.1 Deploying the Modern Desktop | MD-101 | NA | Associate | 165 USD |
7 | Exam – MD-101.2 Managing Modern Desktops and Devices | MD-101 | NA | Associate | NA |
8 | Exam – MD-101.3 Protecting Modern Desktops and Devices | MD-101 | NA | Associate | NA |
9 | Exam – MS-100.1 Office 365 Management | MS-100 | MS-100T01 | Associate | 165 USD |
10 | Exam – MS-100.2 Microsoft 365 Tenant and Service Management | MS-100 | MS-100T02 | Associate | NA |
11 | Exam – MS-100.3 Microsoft 365 Identity Management | MS-100 | MS-100T03 | Associate | NA |
12 | Exam – MS-101.1 Microsoft 365 Security Management | MS-101 | MS-101T01 | Associate | 165 USD |
13 | Exam – MS-101.2 Microsoft 365 Compliance Management | MS-101 | MS-101T02 | Associate | NA |
14 | Exam – MS-101.3 Microsoft 365 Device Management | MS-101 | MS-101T03 | Associate | NA |
15 | Exam – MS-200.1 Understanding the Modern Messaging Infrastructure | MS-200 | MS-200T01 | Associate | 165 USD |
16 | Exam – MS-200.2 Managing Client Access and Mail Flow | MS-200 | MS-200T02 | Associate | NA |
17 | Exam – MS-200.3 Managing High Availability and Disaster Recovery | MS-200 | MS-200T03 | Associate | NA |
18 | Exam – MS201.1 Defining a Hybrid Messaging Strategy | MS-201 | MS-201T01 | Associate | 165 USD |
19 | Exam – MS201.2 Managing Message Security, Hygiene and Compliance | MS-201 | MS-201T02 | Associate | NA |
20 | Exam MS-202 – Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Certification Transition | Retiring Soon? | NA | NA | 99 USD |
21 | Exam – MS-300.1 Managing Office 365 Content Services | MS-300 | NA | Associate | 165 USD |
22 | Exam – MS-300.2 Managing SharePoint Online | MS-300 | NA | Associate | NA |
23 | Exam – MS-300.3 Enabling Microsoft Teams for Collaboration | MS-300 | NA | Associate | NA |
24 | Exam – MS-300.4 Enabling Office 365 Workloads for Collaboration | MS-300 | NA | Associate | NA |
25 | Exam – MS-301.1 Implementing ShrePoint 2019 Infrastructure | MS-301 | NA | Associate | 165 USD |
26 | Exam – MS-301.2 Implementing SharePoint 2019 Service Applications | MS-301 | NA | Associate | NA |
27 | Exam – MS-301.3 Implementing SharePoint Hybrid Scenarios | MS-301 | NA | Associate | NA |
28 | Exam – MS-301.4 Migrating to SharePoint Online | MS-301 | NA | Associate | NA |
29 | Exam – MS-302 – Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Certification Transition | Retiring Soon? | NA | NA | NA |
30 | Exam – MS-500.1 Managing Microsoft 365 Identity and Access | MS-500 | NA | Associate | 165 USD |
31 | Exam – MS-500.2 Implementing Microsoft 365 Threat Protection | MS-500 | NA | Associate | NA |
32 | Exam – MS-500.3 Implementing Microsoft 365 Information Protection | MS-500 | NA | Associate | NA |
33 | Exam – MS-500.4 Administering Microsoft 365 Built-in Compliance | MS-500 | NA | Associate | NA |
34 | Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert | MCSE+2 | NA | Expert | NA |
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
Exam MS-900: M365 Fundamentals is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model.
The Microsoft 365 certification fundamentals require to understand cloud concepts, core Microsoft 365 services, and ideas. There is only one certification in this level (fundamental) for Microsoft 365. More details here.
- Understand Cloud Concepts (15%-20%)
- Understand Core Microsoft 365 Services and Concepts (30-35%)
- Understand Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Trust in Microsoft 365 (30-35%)
- Understand Microsoft 365 Pricing and Support (25-30%)
MD-100 Exam – Windows 10
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MD-100 candidates should be also able to manage identity, access, policies, updates, and apps. More details here.
- Deploy Windows (15-20%)
- Manage Devices and Data (35-40%)
- Configure Connectivity (15-20%)
- Maintain Windows (25-30%)
Managing Modern Desktops –
Exam MD-101
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MD-101 exam is for the Modern Desktop Administrator role and the Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate certification. More details here.
- Deploy and Update Operating Systems (15-20%)
- Manage Policies and Profiles (35-40%)
- Manage and Protect Devices (15-20%)
- Manage Apps and Data (25-30%)
Microsoft 365 Certifications – Path
MS-100 – Microsoft 365 Identity and Services
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-100 exam is Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrators who take part in evaluating, planning, migrating, deploying, and managing Microsoft 365 services. More details here.
- Design and Implement Microsoft 365 Services (25-30%)
- Manage User Identity and Roles (35-40%)
- Manage Access and Authentication (20-25%)
- Plan Office 365 Workloads and Applications (10-15%)
MS-101 – Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-101 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
- Implement Modern Device Services (30-35%)
- Implement Microsoft 365 Security and Threat Management (30-35%)
- Manage Microsoft 365 Governance and Compliance (35-40%)
MS-200 – Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform
Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-200 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
- Manage Modern Messaging Infrastructure (45-50%)
- Manage Mail Flow Topology (35-40%)
- Manage Recipients and Devices (15-20%)
MS-201 – Implementing a Hybrid and Secure Messaging Platform
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-201 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
- Plan and Implement a Hybrid Configuration and Migration (35-40%)
- Secure the Messaging Environment (40-45%)
- Manage Organizational Settings (15-20%)
MS-202 – Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Certification Transition
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-202 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
This MS-202 exam retires on September 30, 2019.
- Manage Modern Messaging Infrastructure (20-25%)
- Manage Mail Flow Topology (5-10%)
- Manage Recipients and Devices (10-15%)
Microsoft 365 Certifications & Jobs Options
MS-300 – Deploying Microsoft 365 Teamwork
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-300 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
- Configure and Manage SharePoint Online (35-40%)
- Configure and Manage OneDrive for Business (25-30%)
- Configure and Manage Teams (20-25%)
- Configure and Manage Workload Integrations (15-20%)
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-301 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
- Configure and Manage SharePoint On-Premises (55-60%)
- Configure and Manage Hybrid Scenarios (30-35%)
- Migrate to SharePoint Online (5-10%)
MS-302 – Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Certification Transition
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-302 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
This MS-302 exam retires on September 30, 2019.
- Configure and Manage SharePoint Online (20-25%)
- Configure and Manage OneDrive for Business (20-25%)
- Configure and Manage Teams (20-25%)
- Configure and Manage Workload Integrations (15-20%)
MS-500 – Microsoft 365 Security Administration
This Microsoft 365 Certification exam MS-500 helps you check your knowledge in the following areas. Checkout more details from here.
- Implement and manage identity and access (30-25%)
- Implement and manage threat protection (20-25%)
- Implement and manage information protection (15-20%)
- Manage governance and compliance features in Microsoft 365 (25-30%)
Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert
If you have your MCSE (Productivity certification) plus passing Exams MS-100and MS-101, then you will earn the Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert. More details here.
- Design and implement Microsoft 365 services
- Manage user identity and roles
- Manage access and authentication
- Plan Office 365 workloads and applications
- Implement modern device services
- Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management
- Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance