The Microsoft Certification program undergoes continuous review to ensure that the certifications remain up-to-date with the latest Microsoft technologies and related job roles. The Microsoft Certification program is periodically updated based on feedback received from the market and business needs. Microsoft Azure Certification Exam Updates may include exam updates in terms of audience profile update, course outline update, language update as well as retiring exams or certifications.
The Microsoft Azure Certification is one of the most sought-after IT certification exams in the market. To keep pace with the latest Azure features and services, Microsoft regularly updates its certification exams. Microsoft has made some recent updates to its Azure certification exams to ensure that they incorporate the most current information and resources. Any outdated exams have been retired.
Microsoft Azure Certification Exam – New Exam
| Exam Name | Status | Updated Course Outline |
| Exam DP-700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric | Beta | Implement and manage an analytics solution (30–35%) Ingest and transform data (30–35%) Monitor and optimize an analytics solution (30–35%) |
| Exam MB-280: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Experience Analyst | Beta | Implement Dynamics 365 Sales (25–30%) Configure and customize Dataverse and model-driven apps (25–30%) Implement the Dynamics 365 App for Outlook (10–15%) Implement security and customizations in Dynamics 365 Sales (10–15%) Demonstrate Dynamics 365 Customer Insights capabilities (10–15%) Extend and enhance Dynamics 365 Sales capabilities (5–10%) |
| Exam DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric | Exam content was updated on November 15, 2024. | Maintain a data analytics solution (25–30%) Prepare data (45–50%) Implement and manage semantic models (25–30%) For more: Check Here |
| Exam MB-820: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer | Exam Content was updated on September 18, 2024. | Describe Business Central (10–15%) Install, develop, and deploy for Business Central (10–15%) Develop by using AL objects (35–40%) Develop by using AL (15–20%) Work with development tools (10–15%) Integrate Business Central with other applications (10–15%) For more: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-820 |
Microsoft Azure Certification Exam – December Updates 2024
- Administrator Role
- AI Engineer Role
- App Maker Role
- Business User Role
- Business Analyst Role
- Data Analyst Role
- Data Engineer Role
- Data Scientist Role
- Developer and Database Administrator Role
- DevOps Engineer Role
- Functional Consultant Role
- Security Engineer Role
- Support Engineer Role
- Solution Architect Role
Administrator Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Administrator Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 26, 2024. | 1. Deploy and manage AD DS in on-premises and cloud environments (30–35%) 2. Manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment (10–15%) 3. Manage virtual machines and containers (15–20%) 4. Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (15–20%) 5. Manage storage and file services (15–20%) | Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25–30%) Implement and manage Windows Server high availability (10–15%) Implement disaster recovery (10–15%) Migrate servers and workloads (20–25%) Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (20–25%) | Refer: Study guide for Exam AZ-800: Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure | Microsoft Learn |
| Exam MS-721: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 22, 2024. | 1. Plan and design collaboration communications systems (30–35%) 2. Configure and manage Teams meetings and events (10–15%) 3. Configure and manage Teams Phone (35–40%) 4. Configure and manage Teams Rooms and devices (15–20%) | Plan and design collaboration communications systems (30–35%) Configure and manage Teams meetings, webinars, and town halls (15–20%) Configure and manage Teams Phone (25–30%) Configure and manage Teams Rooms and devices (25–30%) | For more: Study guide for Exam MS-721: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer |
| Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 26, 2024. | 1. Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25-30%) 2. Implement and managing Windows Server high availability (10-15%) 3. Implement disaster recovery (10-15%) Overview migrating servers and workloads (20-25%) 4. Overview monitoring and troubleshooting Windows Server environments (20-25%) | Secure Windows Server on-premises and hybrid infrastructures (25–30%) Implement and manage Windows Server high availability (10–15%) Implement disaster recovery (10–15%) Migrate servers and workloads (20–25%) Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (20–25%) | Refer: Study guide for Exam AZ-801: Configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services | Microsoft Learn |
| Exam AZ-140: Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop | Exam was updated on July 22, 2024 | 1. Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure (40–45%) 2. Plan and implement identity and security (15–20%) 3. Plan and implement user environments and apps (20–25%) 4. Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure (10–15%) | Plan and implement an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure (40–45%) Plan and implement identity and security (15–20%) Plan and implement user environments and apps (20–25%) Monitor and maintain an Azure Virtual Desktop infrastructure (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-140#change-log |
| Exam AZ-600: Configuring and Operating a Hybrid Cloud with Microsoft Azure Stack Hub | This exam retired on October 28, 2023. | 1. Planning and deploying Azure Stack Hub (30-35%) 2. Understand and Provide services (20-25%) 3. Manage infrastructure (40-45%) | Plan and deploy Azure Stack Hub (30–35%) Provide services (20–25%) Manage infrastructure (40–45%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-600#change-log |
| Exam MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | Exam will be updated on September 17, 2024 | 1. Deploy Windows client (25–30%) 2. Manage identity and compliance (15–20%) 3. Manage, maintain, and protect devices (40–45%) 4. Manage applications (10–15%) | Prepare infrastructure for devices (25–30%) Manage and maintain devices (30–35%) Manage applications (15–20%) Protect devices (15–20%) | Refer: Study guide for Exam MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | Microsoft Learn |
| Exam MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams | The exam was updated on October 28, 2024. | 1. Plan and manage a Microsoft Teams environment (40–45%) 2. Manage chat, teams, channels, and apps (25–30%) 3. Manage calling and meetings (15–20%) 4. Monitor, report, and troubleshoot a Microsoft Teams environment (10–15%) | Configure and manage a Teams environment (40–45%) Manage teams, channels, chats, and apps (20–25%) Manage meetings and calling (15–20%) Monitor, report on, and troubleshoot Teams (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/ms-700#change-log |
| Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops | This exam retired on September 30, 2023. A replacement exam, MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | 1. Deploy and upgrade operating systems (25-30%) 2. Manage policies and profiles (20-25%) 3. Manage and protect devices (30-35%) 4. Manage apps and data (10-15%) | 1. Deploy Windows client (25-30%) 2. Manage identity and access (10-15%) 3. Manage compliance policies and configuration profiles (10-15%) 4. Manage, maintain, and protect devices (25-30%) 5. Manage apps (10-15%) | Full Outline changed Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/md-101#change-log |
| Exam MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 15, 2024. | 1. Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (25–30%) 2. Implement and manage identity and access in Azure AD (25–30%) 3. Manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender (25–30%) 4. Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (15–20%) | Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (15–20%) Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (25–30%) Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR (35–40%) Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (15–20%) | Refer: Study guide for Exam MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator | Microsoft Learn |
| Exam MS-900 – Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals | Exam was updated on April 15, 2024. | 1. Describe cloud concepts (5–10%) 2. Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services (45–50%) 3. Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 (25–30%) 4. Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and support (10–15%) | Describe cloud concepts (5–10%) Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services (45–50%) Describe security, compliance, privacy, and trust in Microsoft 365 (25–30%) Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and support (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MS-900#change-log |
| Exam MD-100 Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate | This exam retired on September 30, 2023. A replacement exam, MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | 1. Understand and learn to Deploy Windows 2. Learn managing devices and data 3. Understanding configuring storage and connectivity 4. Learn to maintain Windows 5. Learn deployment and upgrading of operating systems 6. Learn to manage policies and profiles 7. Learn to manage and protect devices 8. Learn to manage apps and data | 1. Install and configure Windows (20-25%) 2. Configure and manage connectivity and storage (15-20%) 3. Maintain Windows (30-35%) 4. Protect devices and data (25-30%) | Full Outline changed Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/md-100#change-log |
| MD-101 – Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate | Exam Retired on September 30, 2023 – Replaced by Exam MD-102: Endpoint Administrator | 1. Deploy and upgrade operating systems (25-30%) 2. Manage policies and profiles (20-25%) 3. Manage and protect devices (30-35%) 4. Manage apps and data (10-15%) | 1. Deploy Windows client (25-30%) 2. Manage identity and access (10-15%) 3. Manage compliance policies and configuration profiles (10-15%) 4. Manage, maintain, and protect devices (25-30%) 5. Manage apps (10-15%) | Full Outline changed Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/md-101#change-log |
| Exam MS-500 – Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate | This exam retired on June 30, 2023. Exam replaced by Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102). | 1. Implement and manage identity and access (35-40%) 2. Implement and manage threat protection (25-30%) 3. Implement and manage information protection (10-15%) 4. Manage governance and compliance features in Microsoft 365 (20-25%) | 1. Implement and manage identity and access (25-30%) 2. Implement and manage threat protection (30-35%) 3. Implement and manage information protection (15-20%) 4. Manage compliance in Microsoft 365 (20-25%) | Full Course Outline Changed https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MS-500 |
| Exam MS-720 – Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Voice Engineer Expert | This exam retired on June 30, 2023. The exam was replaced by MS-721: Collaboration Communications Systems Engineer | 1. Plan and configure Microsoft Teams Phone (25-30%) 2. Optimizing network performance (5-10%) 3. Planning and configuring Direct Routing (15-20%) 4. Configure and manage Microsoft Teams Phone for voice users (15-20%) 5. Planning and configuring Microsoft Teams clients and devices (5-10%) 6.Monitoring and troubleshooting Microsoft Teams Phone (15-20%) | 1. Plan and configure Microsoft Teams Phone (25-30%) 2. Optimize network performance (5-10%) 3. Plan and configure Direct Routing (15-20%) 4. Configure and manage Microsoft Teams Phone for voice users (15-20%) 5. Plan and configure Microsoft Teams clients and devices (5-10%) 6. Monitor and troubleshoot Microsoft Teams Phone (15-20%) | 1. Troubleshoot Azure AD Sign-in issues for Microsoft Teams devices – Troubleshoot sign-in issues for Microsoft Teams devices to Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), part of Microsoft Entra Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/ms-720#change-log |
| Exam MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services | This exam retired on September 30, 2023. Exam replaced by MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator | 1. Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (15-20%) 2. Plan and manage user identity and roles (30-35%) 3. Manage access and authentication (20-25%) 4. Plan Microsoft 365 workloads and applications (20-25%) | 1. Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (15-20%) 2. Plan and manage user identity and roles (30-35%) 3. Manage access and authentication (20-25%) 4. Plan Microsoft 365 workloads and applications (20-25%) | 1. Schedule and review usage metrics, including Workplace Analytics and productivity score – Schedule and review usage metrics, including Microsoft Viva Insights and Adoption Score 2. Design synchronization solutions for multitenant and multiforest scenarios – Design synchronization solutions for multitenant and multi-forest scenarios Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/ms-100#change-log |
| Exam MS-203: Microsoft 365 Messaging | This exam retired on December 31, 2023. | 1. Manage organizational settings and resources (15-20%) 2. Plan and manage the mail architecture (30-35%) 3. Plan and implement a hybrid configuration and migration (15-20%) 4. Secure the messaging environment (25-30%) | 1. Manage organizational settings and resources (15-20%) 2. Plan and manage the mail transport architecture (30-35%) 3. Plan and implement a hybrid configuration and migration (15-20%) 4. Secure the messaging environment (25-30%) | Audience profile – Major changes 1. Manage organizational settings and resources – Manage Microsoft Exchange Online settings and resources 2. Manage recipient resources – Manage recipients and resources Major Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/ms-203#change-log |
| Exam MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security | This exam retired on September 30, 2023. The exam is replaced by MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator | 1. Implement modern device services (40-45%) 2. Implement Microsoft 365 security and threat management (20-25%) 3. Manage Microsoft 365 governance and compliance (35-40%) | 1. Plan and implement device services (35-40%) 2. Manage security and threats by using Microsoft 365 Defender (25-30%) 3. Manage Microsoft 365 compliance (30-35%) | Full Outline changed Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MS-101#change-log |
| Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator | The exam was updated on October 26, 2023. | 1. Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%) 2. Implement and manage storage (15-20%) 3. Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20-25%) 4. Configure and manage virtual networking (20-25%) 5. Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%) | Manage Azure identities and governance (20–25%) Implement and manage storage (15–20%) Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20–25%) Implement and manage virtual networking (15–20%) Monitor and maintain Azure resources (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104#change-log |
| Exam AZ-900 – Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals | The English language version of this exam was updated on January 23, 2024. | 1. Understand cloud concepts (25–30%) 2. Understand Azure architecture and services (35–40%) 3. Understand Azure management and governance (30–35%) | Describe cloud concepts (25–30%) Describe Azure architecture and services (35–40%) Describe Azure management and governance (30–35%) | Minor changes Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-900#change-log |
| Exam AZ-120: Planning and Administering Microsoft Azure for SAP Workloads | Exam will be updated on October 11, 2024. | 1. Migrate SAP workloads to Azure (25–30%) 2. Design and implement an infrastructure to support SAP workloads on Azure (25–30%) 3. Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) (20–25%) 4. Maintain SAP workloads on Azure (15–20%) | Migrate SAP workloads to Azure (25–30%) Design and implement an infrastructure to support SAP workloads on Azure (25–30%) Design and implement high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) (20–25%) Maintain SAP workloads on Azure (20–25%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-120#change-log |
| Exam SC-100 – Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 22, 2024. | 1. Design a Zero Trust strategy and architecture (30-35%) 2. Evaluate Governance Risk Compliance (GRC) technical strategies and security operations strategies (10-15%) 3. Design security for infrastructure (10-15%) 4. Design a strategy for data and applications (15-20%) 5. Recommend security best practices and priorities (20-25%) | Design solutions that align with security best practices and priorities (20–25%) Design security operations, identity, and compliance capabilities (25–30%) Design security solutions for infrastructure (25–30%) Design security solutions for applications and data (20–25%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/SC-100#change-log |
| Exam SC-300 Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate | Exam was updated on July 30, 2024. | 1. Implement identities in Azure AD (20–25%) 2. Implement authentication and access management (25–30%) 3. Implement access management for applications (15–20%) 4. Plan and implement identity governance in Azure AD (20–25%) | Implement and manage user identities (20–25%) Implement authentication and access management (25–30%) Plan and implement workload identities (20–25%) Plan and automate identity governance (25–30%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/sc-300#change-log |
| Exam SC-400 Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate | On August 22, 2023, this exam was renamed to Exam SC-400: Administering Information Protection and Compliance in Microsoft 365. The English language version of this exam was updated on August 22, 2023. | 1. Implement information protection (35–40%) 2. Implement data loss prevention (30–35%) 3. Implement information governance (25–30%) | Implement information protection (25–30%) Implement DLP (15–20%) Implement data lifecycle and records management (10–15%) Monitor and investigate data and activities by using Microsoft Purview (15–20%) Manage insider and privacy risk in Microsoft 365 (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/SC-400#change-log |
AI Engineer Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – AI Engineer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam AI-102: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate | Exam was updated on October 31, 2024. | 1. Plan and manage an Azure Cognitive Services solution (15-20%) 2. Implement Computer Vision solutions (20-25%) 3. Implement natural language processing solutions (20-25%) 4. Implement knowledge mining solutions (15-20%) 5. Implement conversational AI solutions (15-20%) | Plan and manage an Azure AI solution (15–20%) Implement content moderation solutions (10–15%) Implement computer vision solutions (15–20%) Implement natural language processing solutions (30–35%) Implement knowledge mining and document intelligence solutions (10–15%) Implement generative AI solutions (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/ai-102#change-log |
| Exam AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals | The exam was updated on April 24, 2024 | 1. AI workloads and considerations (15-20%) 2. Fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure (30-35%) 3. Features of computer vision workloads on Azure (15-20%) 4. Features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure (15-20%) 5. Features of conversational AI workloads on Azure (15-20%) | Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations (15–20%) Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure (20–25%) Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure (15–20%) Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure (15–20%) Describe features of generative AI workloads on Azure (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AI-900#change-log |
App Maker Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – App Maker Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker | The exam was retire on June 30, 2024. | 1. Design business solutions (20–25%) 2. Analyze and visualize data (10–15%) 3. Create business solutions (60–65%) | Design and manage business solutions (35–40%) Analyze and visualize data (10–15%) Create business solutions (50–55%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/PL-100#change-log |
Business User Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Business User Role – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) | The exam will be updated on December 17, 2024. | 1. Describe Dynamics 365 Marketing (15–20%) 2. Describe Dynamics 365 Sales (15–20%) 3. Describe Dynamics 365 Customer Service (15–20%) 4. Describe Dynamics 365 Field Service (15–20%) 5. Describe shared features (20–25%) | Describe Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (15–20%) Describe Dynamics 365 Sales (20–25%) Describe Dynamics 365 Customer Service (20–25%) Describe Dynamics 365 Field Service (15–20%) Explore the core capabilities of customer engagement apps in Dynamics 365 (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MB-910#change-log |
| Exam MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) | The English language version of this exam will be updated on December 23, 2024. | 1. Describe Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (25–30%) 2. Describe Dynamics Finance (25–30%) Describe Dynamics 365 Commerce (5–10%) 3. Describe Dynamics 365 Human Resources (10–15%) 4. Describe Project Operations (5–10%) 5. Implement master planning (10–15%) | Describe Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management (35–40%) Describe Dynamics 365 Finance (30–35%) Describe the core capabilities of the finance and operations apps (25–30%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-920#change-log |
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam PL-900: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals | The English language version of this exam was updated on June 21, 2024. | 1. Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform (20–25%) 2. Identify the core components of Microsoft Power Platform (10–15%) 3. Demonstrate the capabilities of Power BI (20–25%) 4. Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps (25–30%) 5. Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate (10–15%) 6. Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Virtual Agents (1–5%) | Describe the business value of Microsoft Power Platform (20–25%) Identify foundational components of Microsoft Power Platform (10–15%) Demonstrate the capabilities of Power BI (10–15%) Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Apps (20–25%) Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Automate (10–15%) Demonstrate the capabilities of Power Pages (1–5%) Describe the AI authoring experience in Microsoft Power Platform (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/pl-900#change-log |
| Exam SC-900: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals | Exam was updated on July 26, 2024 | 1. Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10–15%) 2. Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Azure Active Directory, part of Microsoft Entra (25–30%) 3. Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Security solutions (25–30%) 4. Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (25–30%) | Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10–15%) Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra (25–30%) Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (35–40%) Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (20–25%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/sc-900#change-log |
| Exam 77-420: Microsoft Excel 2013 | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Create and manage worksheets and workbooks 2. Create cells and ranges 3. Create tables Apply formulas and functions 4. Create charts and objects | No Update | |
| Exam 77-425: Microsoft Word 2013 Expert Part One | Retired | 1. Manage and share documents (25-30%) Design advanced 2. documents (25-30%) 3. Create advanced references (25-30%) 4. Create custom Word elements (20-25%) | No Update | |
| Exam 77-426: Microsoft Word 2013 Expert Part Two | Retired | 1. Manage and share documents (25-30%) 2. Design advanced documents (25-30%) 3. Create advanced references (25-30%) 4. Create custom Word elements (20-25%) | No Update | |
| Exam 77-726: Microsoft Word Expert (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Manage document options and settings (35-40%) 2. Design advanced documents (20-25%) 3. Create advanced references (20-25%) 4. Create custom Word elements (15-20%) | ||
| Exam 77-728: Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Manage workbook options and settings (10-15%) 2. Apply custom data formats and layouts (20-25%) 3. Create advanced formulas (35-40%) 4. Create advanced charts and tables (25-30%) | ||
| Exam 77-729: Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Create and manage presentations (30-35%) 2. Insert and format text, shapes, and images (20-25%) 3. Insert tables, charts, SmartArt, and media (20-25%) 4. Apply transitions and animations (10-15%) 5. Manage multiple presentations (5-10%) | ||
| Exam 77-730: Microsoft Access (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Create and manage a database (20-25%) 2. Build tables (25-30%) 3. Create queries (20-25%) 4. Create forms (15-20%) 5. Create reports (15-20%) | ||
| Access 2013 (77-424) Practice Exam | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Create and manage a database (20-25%) 2. Build tables (25-30%) 3. Create queries (15-20%) 4. Create forms (15-20%) 5. Create reports (15-20%) | ||
| Exam MO-110: Microsoft Word (Microsoft 365 Apps) | No Update | 1. Manage documents (20–25%) 2. Insert and format text, paragraphs, and sections (20–25%) 3. Manage tables and lists (20–25%) 4. Create and manage references (5–10%) 5. Insert and format graphic elements (15–20%) 6. Manage document collaboration (5–10%) | ||
| Exam MO-210: Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) | No Update | 1. Manage worksheets and workbooks (25–30%) 2. Manage data cells and ranges (25–30%) 3. Manage tables and table data (10–15%) 4. Perform operations by using formulas and functions (15–20%) 5. Manage charts (15–20%) | ||
| Exam MO-310: Microsoft PowerPoint (Microsoft 365 Apps) | No Update | 1. Manage presentations (20–25%) 2. Manage slides (10–15%) 3. Insert and format text, shapes, and images (25–30%) 4. Insert tables, charts, SmartArt, 3D models, and media (15–20%) 5. Apply transitions and animations (10–15%) | ||
| Exam MO-100: Microsoft Word (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage documents (20-25%) 2. Insert and format text, paragraphs, and sections (20-25%) 3. Manage tables and lists (15-20%) 4. Create and manage references (5-10%) 5. Insert and format graphic elements (15-20%) 6. Manage document collaboration (5-10%) | ||
| Exam MO-200: Microsoft Excel (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage worksheets and workbooks (10-15%) 2. Manage data cells and ranges (20-25%) 3. Manage tables and table data (15-20%) 4. Perform operations by using formulas and functions (20-25%) 5. Manage charts (20-25%) | ||
| Exam MO-300: Microsoft PowerPoint (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage presentations 2. Manage slides 3. Insert and format text, shapes, and images Insert tables, charts, smartArt, 3D models, and media 4. Apply transitions and animations | ||
| Exam 77-727: Microsoft Excel (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Create and manage worksheets and workbooks (30-35%) 2. Manage data cells and ranges (15-20%) 3. Create tables (15-20%) 4. Perform operations with formulas and functions (10-15%) 5. Create charts and objects (15-20%) | ||
| Exam 77-420: Microsoft Excel 2013 | Retired | 1. Create and manage worksheets and workbooks 2. Create cells and ranges 3. Create tables Apply formulas and functions 4. Create charts and objects | ||
| Exam 77-427: Microsoft Excel 2013 Expert Part One | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Manage and share workbooks 2. Apply custom formats and layouts 3. Create advanced formulas 4. Create advanced charts and tables | ||
| Exam 77-428: Microsoft Excel 2013 Expert Part Two | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Manage and share workbooks 2. Apply custom formats and layouts 3. Create advanced formulas 4. Create advanced charts and tables | ||
| Exam MO-211: Microsoft Excel Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps) | No Update | 1. Manage workbook options and settings (10–15%) 2. Manage and format data (30–35%) 3. Create advanced formulas and macros (25–30%) 4. Manage advanced charts and tables (25–30%) | ||
| Exam 77-728: Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Manage workbook options and settings (10-15%) 2. Apply custom data formats and layouts (20-25%) 3. Create advanced formulas (35-40%) 4. Create advanced charts and tables (25-30%) | ||
| Exam MO-101: Microsoft Word Expert (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage document options and settings (20-25%) 2. Use advanced editing and formatting features (25-30%) 3. Create custom document elements (25-30%) 4. Use advanced Word features (20-25%) | ||
| Exam MO-201: Microsoft Excel Expert (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage workbook options and settings (15-20%) 2. Manage and format data (20-25%) 3. Create advanced formulas and macros (30-35%) 4. Manage advanced charts and tables (25-30%) | ||
| Exam MO-500: Microsoft Access Expert (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage databases (15-20%) 2. Create and modify tables (25-30%) 3. Create and modify queries (25-30%) 4. Modify forms in layout view (10-15%) 5. Modify reports in layout view (10-15%) | ||
| Exam 77-421: Microsoft OneNote 2013 | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Manage the OneNote environment (25-30%) 2. Share and collaborate with other users (15-20%) 3. Organize and find notes (20-25%) 4. Edit and link content in OneNote (25-30%) | ||
| Exam 77-731: Microsoft Outlook (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Manage the Outlook environment for productivity (20-25%) 2. Manage messages (35-40%) 3. Manage schedules (35-40%) 4. Manage contacts and groups (10-15%) | ||
| Exam 77-423: Microsoft Outlook 2013 | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Manage the Outlook environment (25-30%) 2. Manage messages (25-30%) 3. Manage schedules (30-35%) 4. Manage contacts and groups (15-20%) | ||
| Exam MO-400: Microsoft Outlook (Office 2019) | No Update | 1. Manage Outlook settings and processes (15-20%) 2. Manage messages (30-35%) 3. Manage schedules (30-35%) 4. Manage contacts and tasks (15-20%) | ||
| Exam 77-725: Microsoft Word (Office 2016) | No Update | 1. Create and manage documents (25-30%) 2. Format text, paragraphs, and sections (25-30%) 3. Create tables and lists (20-25%) 4. Create and manage references (5-10%) 5. Insert and format graphic elements (20-25%) | ||
| Exam 77-418: Microsoft Word 2013 | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Create and manage documents 2. Format text, paragraphs, and sections 3. Create tables and lists Apply references 4. Insert and format objects | ||
| Exam 77-425: Microsoft Word 2013 Expert Part One | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Manage and share documents (25-30%) 2. Design advanced documents (25-30%) 3. Create advanced references (25-30%) 4. Create custom Word elements (20-25%) | ||
| Exam 77-426: Microsoft Word 2013 Expert Part Two | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Manage and share documents (25-30%) 2. Design advanced documents (25-30%) 3. Create advanced references (25-30%) 4. Create custom Word elements (20-25%) | ||
| Exam PL-300: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate | Exam will be updated on October 21, 2024 | 1. Prepare the data (15–20%) 2. Model the data (30–35%) 3. Visualize and analyze the data (30–35%) 4. Deploy and maintain assets (10–15%) | Prepare the data (25–30%) Model the data (25–30%) Visualize and analyze the data (25–30%) Manage and secure Power BI (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/PL-300#change-log |
| Exam 77-422: Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 | The English version of this exam retired on July 13, 2023. | 1. Create and manage presentations 2. Insert and format shapes and slides 3. Create slide content 4. Apply transitions and animations 5. Manage multiple presentations | No Update |
Business Analyst Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Business Analyst Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant | Exam will be updated on December 26, 2024. | 1. Configure Microsoft Dataverse (20–25%) Create apps by using 2. Microsoft Power Apps (15–20%) 3. Create and manage process automation (20–25%) 4. Describe Microsoft Power Virtual Agents (10–15%) 5. Import and visualize data by using dataflows and Power BI (10–15%) 6. Define an environment strategy (10–15%) | Configure Microsoft Dataverse (25–30%) Create apps by using Microsoft Power Apps (25–30%) Create and manage logic and process automation (25–30%) Manage environments (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/PL-200#change-log |
Data Analyst Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Data Analyst Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam DP-900: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals | Exam was updated on November 1, 2024. | 1. Describe core data concepts (15-20%) 2. Describe how to work with relational data on Azure (25-30%) 3. Describe how to work with non-relational data on Azure (25-30%) 4. Describe an analytics workload on Azure (25-30%) | Describe core data concepts (25–30%) Identify considerations for relational data on Azure (20–25%) Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure (15–20%) Describe an analytics workload on Azure (25–30%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/DP-900#change-log |
| Exam DP-500: Microsoft Certified: Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate | Exam was retired on April 30, 2024. A new version of this exam, Exam DP-600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric, became available on January 11, 2024. | 1. Implement and manage a data analytics environment (25–30%) 2. Query and transform data (20–25%) 3. Implement and manage data models (25–30%) Explore and visualize data (20–25%) | Implement and manage a data analytics environment (25–30%) Query and transform data (20–25%) Implement and manage data models (25–30%) Explore and visualize data (20–25%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/DP-500#change-log |
| Exam MB-260: Microsoft Certified: Customer Data Platform Specialty | Exam was updated on April 15, 2024. This exam will retire on November 30, 2024. | 1. Design Customer Insights solutions (5-10%) 2. Ingest data into Customer Insights (10-15%) 3. Create customer profiles by unifying data (20-25%) 4. Implement AI predictions in Customer Insights (10-15%) 5. Configure measures and segments (15-20%) 6. Configure third-party connections (10-15%) 7. Administer Customer Insights (5-10%) | Describe Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Data (5–10%) Ingest data (10–15%) Create customer profiles through data unification (35–40%) Implement AI predictions (5–10%) Configure measures and segments (15–20%) Configure third-party connections (5–10%) Administer Customer Insights – Data (5–10%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-260#change-log |
Data Engineer Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Data Engineer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam DP-420: Microsoft Certified: Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty | Exam will be updated on October 24, 2024. | 1. Design and implement data models (35–40%) 2. Design and implement data distribution (5–10%) 3. Integrate an Azure Cosmos DB solution (5–10%) 4. Optimize an Azure Cosmos DB solution (15–20%) 5. Maintain an Azure Cosmos DB solution (25–30%) | Design and implement data models (35–40%) Design and implement data distribution (5–10%) Integrate an Azure Cosmos DB solution (5–10%) Optimize an Azure Cosmos DB solution (15–20%) Maintain an Azure Cosmos DB solution (25–30%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/DP-420#change-log |
| Exam DP-203: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate | Exam will be updated on October 24, 2024. | 1. Design and implement data storage (40-45%) 2. Design and develop data processing (25-30%) 3. Design and implement data security (10-15%) 4. Monitor and optimize data storage and data processing (10-15%) | Design and implement data storage (15–20%) Develop data processing (40–45%) Secure, monitor, and optimize data storage and data processing (30–35%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/DP-203#change-log |
Data Scientist Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Data Scientist Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam DP-100: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | Exam will be updated on October 16, 2024. | 1. Manage Azure resources for machine learning (25–30%) 2. Run experiments and train models (20–25%) 3. Deploy and operationalize machine learning solutions (35–40%) 4. Implement responsible machine learning (5–10%) | Design and prepare a machine learning solution (20–25%) Explore data, and train models (35–40%) Prepare a model for deployment (20–25%) Deploy and retrain a model (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/dp-100#change-log |
Developer and Database Administrator Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Database Administrator and Developer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam DP-300: Administering Microsoft Azure SQL Solutions | Exam will be updated on October 25, 2024. | 1. Plan and implement data platform resources (15-20%) 2. Implement a secure environment (15-20%) 3. Monitor and optimize operational resources (15-20%) 4. Optimize query performance (5-10%) 5. Perform automation of tasks (10-15%) 6. Plan and implement a High Availability and Disaster Recovery (HADR) environment (15-20%) 7. Perform administration by using T-SQL (10-15%) | Plan and implement data platform resources (20–25%) Implement a secure environment (15–20%) Monitor, configure, and optimize database resources (20–25%) Configure and manage automation of tasks (15–20%) Plan and configure a high availability and disaster recovery (HA/DR) environment (20–25%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/dp-300#change-log |
| Exam MS-600: Building Applications and Solutions with Microsoft 365 Core Services | Retired | 1. Implement Microsoft Identity (20-25%) 2. Build Apps with Microsoft Graph 15-20%) 3. Extend and Customize SharePoint (15-20%) 4. Extend Teams (20-25%) 5. Extend Office (15-20%) | Design collaborative app solutions and existing app integration (5-10%) Implement Microsoft identity (15-20%) Build apps with Microsoft Graph (10-15%) Extend and customize Microsoft 365 with SharePoint Framework (15-20%) Extend Microsoft Teams (30-35%) Test, deploy, monitor, and maintain modern enterprise-grade app solutions (5-10%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/ms-600#change-log |
| Exam 62-193: Microsoft Certified Educator | No Update | 1. Facilitate Student Collaboration 2. Facilitate Skilled Communication 3. Facilitate Knowledge Construction 4. Facilitate Self-Regulation 5. Facilitate Real World Problem Solving and Innovation 6. Facilitate Student use of Information and Communication Tools (ICT) 7. Use ICT to be an Effective Educator | ||
| Exam AZ-204: Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate | Exam will be updated on October 11, 2024 | 1. Develop Azure compute solutions (25-30%) 2. Develop for Azure storage (15-20%) 3. Implement Azure security (20-25%) 4. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (15-20%) 5. Connect and consume Azure services and third-party services (15-20%) | Develop Azure compute solutions (25–30%) Develop for Azure storage (15–20%) Implement Azure security (15–20%) Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (10–15%) Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services (20–25%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-204#change-log |
| Exam MB-300: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Core Finance and Operations | This exam was retired on February 29, 2024. | 1. Describe finance and operations apps, and extend apps by using Microsoft Power Platform technologies (20–25%) 2. Configure administrative features and workflows (30–35%) 3. Manage finance and operations data (20–25%) 4. Validate and support solutions (15–20%) | Describe finance and operations apps and extend apps by using Microsoft Power Platform technologies (20–25%) Configure administrative features and workflows (30–35%) Manage finance and operations data (20–25%) Validate and support solutions (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-300#change-log |
| Exam MB-500: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer | Exam will be updated on December 18, 2024. | 1. Plan architecture and solution design (5–10%) Apply developer tools (10–15%) 2. Design and develop AOT elements (20–25%) Develop and test code (10–15%) 3. Implement reporting (10–15%) 4. Integrate and manage data solutions (10–15%) 5. Implement security and optimize performance (10–15%) | Plan the architecture and solution design (5–10%) Apply developer tools (10–15%) Design and develop AOT elements (15–20%) Develop and test code (15–20%) Implement reporting (10–15%) Integrate and manage data solutions (15–20%) Implement security and optimize performance (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-500#change-log |
| Exam PL-500: Microsoft Certified: Power Automate RPA Developer Associate | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 8, 2024. | 1. Design solutions (25–30%) 2. Develop solutions (40–45%) 3. Deploy and manage solutions (30–35%) | Design automations (25–30%) Develop automations (45–50%) Deploy and manage automations (20–25%) | Major Changes Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/pl-500#change-log |
| Exam PL-600: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert | Exam was updated on September 23, 2024. | 1. Perform solution envisioning and requirement analyses (35–40%) 2. Architect a solution (40–45%) 3. Implement the solution (15–20%) | Perform solution envisioning and requirement analysis (35–40%) Architect a solution (40–45%) Implement the solution (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/PL-600#change-log |
| Exam AZ-220: Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty | This exam retired on July 31, 2023. | 1. Set up the IoT solution infrastructure (10-15%) Provision and manage devices (15-20%) 2. Implement IoT Edge (15-20%) 3. Implement business integration (5-10%) 4. Process and manage data (15-20%) 5. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IoT solutions (15-20%) 6. Implement security (10-15%) | 1. Set up the Azure IoT Hub solution infrastructure (15–20%) 2. Provision and manage devices (15–20%) 3. Implement IoT Edge (20–25%) 4. Implement business integration (5–10%) 5. Process and manage data (10–15%) 6. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IoT solutions (10–15%) 7. Implement security (10–15%) | Full Outline changed Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-220#change-log |
| Exam PL-400: Microsoft Power Platform Developer | The exam will be updated on December 19, 2024. | 1. Create a technical design (10–15%) 2. Configure Microsoft Dataverse (10–15%) 3. Create and configure PowerApps (5–10%) 4. Configure business process automation (5–10%) 5. Extend the user experience (15–20%) 6. Extend the platform (20–25%) 7. Develop integrations (5–10%) | Create a technical design (10–15%) Build Power Platform solutions (10–15%) Implement Power Apps improvements (5–10%) Extend the user experience (10–15%) Extend the platform (40–45%) Develop integrations (5–10%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/PL-400#change-log |
DevOps Engineer Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – DevOps Engineer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 26, 2024. | 1. Develop an instrumentation strategy (5-10%) 2. Develop a Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) strategy (5-10%) 3. Develop a security and compliance plan (10-15%) Manage source control (10-15%) 4. Facilitate communication and collaboration (10-15%) 5. Define and implement continuous integration (20-25%) 6. Define and implement a continuous delivery and release management strategy (10-15%) | Design and implement processes and communications (10–15%) Design and implement a source control strategy (10–15%) Design and implement build and release pipelines (50–55%) Develop a security and compliance plan (10–15%) Implement an instrumentation strategy (5–10%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-400#change-log |
Functional Consultant Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Functional Consultant Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam MB-800: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate | Exam was updated on March 25, 2024. | 1. Set up Business Central (20-25%) 2. Configure financials (30-35%) 3. Configure sales and purchasing (15-20%) 4. Perform Business Central operations (25-30%) | Set up Business Central (15–20%) Configure financials (30–35%) Configure sales and purchasing (15–20%) Perform Business Central operations (30–35%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MB-800#change-log |
| Exam MB-230: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Service Functional Consultant Associate | Exam was updated on September 30, 2024. | 1. Manage cases and Knowledge Management (15–20%) 2. Manage queues, entitlements, and SLAs (10–15%) 3. Implement scheduling (5–10%) 4. Implement Omnichannel for Customer Service (10–15%) 5. Manage analytics and insights (5–10%) 6. Implement Customer Service workspaces (10–15%) 7. Implement Microsoft Power Platform (15–20%) 8. Implement Connected Customer Service (5–10%) | Manage cases, Knowledge Management, and feedback (40–45%) Implement scheduling and routing (10–15%) Implement Dynamics 365 Contact Center (20–25%) Manage analytics, visualizations, and insights (10–15%) Extend Customer Service by using Microsoft Power Platform (15–20%) Implement Connected Customer Service (1–5%) Implement routing (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MB-230#change-log |
| Exam MB-240: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Field Service Functional Consultant Associate | Exam was updated on September 30, 2024. | 1. Configure field service applications (20–25%) 2. Manage work orders (20–25%) 3. Schedule and dispatch work orders (20–25%) 4. Manage the Dynamics 365 Field Service mobile app (5–10%) 5. Manage inventory and purchasing (1–5%) 6. Managed Connected Field Service and customer assets (5–10%) 7. Implement Microsoft Power Platform (5–10%) 8. Manage customer experiences (5–10%) | Configure field service applications (20–25%) Manage work orders and customer assets (25–30%) Schedule and dispatch work orders (15–20%) Manage the Field Service mobile app (5–10%) Manage inventory and purchasing by using the built-in inventory management system (5–10%) Implement Microsoft Power Platform (5–10%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MB-240#change-log |
| Exam MB-310: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant | Exam will be updated on September 20, 2024. | 1. Set up and configure financial management (40–45%) 2. Implement accounts receivable, credit, collections, and revenue recognition (15–20%) 3. Implement and manage accounts payable and expenses (10–15%) 4. Manage budgeting (10–15%) 5. Manage fixed assets (10–15%) | Implement financial management (40–45%) Implement accounts receivable, credit, collections, and subscription billing (15–20%) Implement and manage accounts payable and expenses (10–15%) Manage budgeting (10–15%) Manage fixed assets (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-310#change-log |
| Exam MB-220: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant Associate | This exam certification will retire on November 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time. | 1. Configure marketing applications (15-20%) 2. Manage segments and lists (10-15%) 3. Create and manage marketing forms and pages (5-10%) 4. Manage leads, contacts, and accounts (5-10%) 5. Create and manage marketing email messages (10-15%) 6. Manage customer journeys (20-25%) 7. Manage events and webinars (10-15%) 8. Configure Dynamics 365 Customer Voice (5-10%) | Configure Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys (10–15%) Manage segments and preferences (15–20%) Manage leads, contacts, and accounts (1–5%) Manage marketing channels (25–30%) Manage journeys (20–25%) Manage events and webinars (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MB-220#change-log |
| Exam MB-210: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant Associate | This exam certification will retire on November 30, 2024, at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time. | 1. Perform configuration (30–35%) 2. Manage core sales tables (45–50%) 3. Configure additional tools and services (20–25%) | Configure Dynamics 365 Sales (35–40%) Manage core sales features (30–35%) Configure additional tools and services (25–30%) | Full Course Outline Changed Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MB-210#change-log |
| Exam MB-335: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert | The English language version of this exam will be updated on December 19, 2024. | 1. Configure products (15–20%) Configure production prerequisites (20–25%) Implement production methods (15–20%) Configure production control (20–25%) Describe and implement additional supply chain management features (10–15%) | Configure products (15–20%) Configure production prerequisites (20–25%) Implement production methods (15–20%) Configure production control (20–25%) Implement additional supply chain management features (10–15%) | Check here for more. |
| Exam MB-320: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing | This exam retired on June 30, 2023 | Configure Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing (35-40%) Manage manufacturing processes (20-25%) Implement master planning for production (10-15%) Implement other manufacturing features (15-20%) | ||
| Exam MB-700: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect | Exam was updated on September 23, 2024. | Architect solutions (20–25%) Define solution strategies (35–40%) Manage implementations (20–25%) Manage testing (10–15%) | Architect solutions (20–25%) Define solution strategies (40–45%) Manage implementations (15–20%) Manage testing (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-700#change-log |
| Exam MB-330: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant | The English language version of this exam was updated on July 12, 2024. | Implement product information management (35–40%) Implement inventory management (20–25%) Implement and manage supply chain processes (15–20%) Implement warehouse management and transportation management (15–20%) Implement master planning (5–10%) | Implement product information management (20–25%) Implement inventory and asset management (25–30%) Implement and manage supply chain processes (15–20%) Implement warehouse management and transportation management (15–20%) Implement master planning (10–15%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/mb-330#change-log |
| Exam AZ-700: Designing and Implementing Microsoft Azure Networking Solutions | Exam will be updated on October 25, 2024 | 1. Design, Implement, and Manage Hybrid Networking (10–15%) 2. Design and Implement Core Networking Infrastructure (20–25%) 3. Design and Implement Routing (25–30%) 4. Secure and Monitor Networks (15–20%) 5. Design and Implement Private Access to Azure Services (10–15%) | Design and implement core networking infrastructure (25–30%) Design, implement, and manage connectivity services (20–25%) Design and implement application delivery services (15–20%) Design and implement private access to Azure services (10–15%) Design and implement Azure network security services (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-700#change-log |
Security Engineer Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Security Engineer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies | Exam was updated on October 30, 2024. | Manage identity and access (30-35%) Implement platform protection (15-20%) Manage security operations (25-30%) Secure data and applications (20-25%) | Manage identity and access (25–30%) Secure networking (20–25%) Secure compute, storage, and databases (20–25%) Manage security operations (25–30%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-500#change-log |
| Exam SC-200: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst | Exam will be updated on October 21, 2024. | Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender (25–30%) Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud (20–25%) Mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel (50–55%) | Manage a security operations environment (20–25%) Configure protections and detections (15–20%) Manage incident response (25–30%) Manage security threats (15–20%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/SC-200#change-log |
Solution Architect Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Support Engineer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions | Exam will be updated on October 18, 2024. | 1. Design Identity, Governance, and Monitoring Solutions (25-30%) 2. Design Data Storage Solutions (25-30%) 3. Design Business Continuity Solutions (10-15%) 4. Design Infrastructure Solutions (25-30%) | Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions (25–30%) Design data storage solutions (20–25%) Design business continuity solutions (15–20%) Design infrastructure solutions (30–35%) | Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-305#change-log |
Support Engineer Role
Let us now look at the Microsoft Azure Certification – Support Engineer Role-wise – December Exam Updates 2024
| Certification Name | Exam Update | Course Outline – Previous | Course Outline – New | Minor/Major Topic Changes |
| Exam MS-740: Troubleshooting Microsoft Teams | This exam retired on July 31, 2023 | Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams voice issues (15-20%) Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Teams meetings and live events (20-25%) Troubleshoot federation issues (10-15%) Troubleshoot issues signing into Microsoft Teams (15-20%) Troubleshoot teams and channels (10-15%) Troubleshoot issues with files (15-20%) | Troubleshoot Microsoft Teams voice issues (20–25%) Troubleshoot issues with Microsoft Teams meetings and live events (20–25%) Troubleshoot federation issues (5–10%) Troubleshoot issues signing into Microsoft Teams (10–15%) Troubleshoot teams and channels (10–15%) Troubleshoot issues with files (15–20%) | Exam was updated on April 18, 2023 Course Outline Update Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MS-740#change-log |
| Exam MS-220: Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Online | This exam retired on July 31, 2023 | 1. Troubleshoot mail flow issues (20–25%) 2. Troubleshoot compliance and retention issues (25–30%) 3. Troubleshoot mail client issues (20–25%) 4. Troubleshoot Exchange Online configuration issues (15–20%) 5. Troubleshoot hybrid and migration issues (10–15%) | 1. Troubleshoot mail flow issues (20–25%) 2. Troubleshoot compliance and retention issues (25–30%) 3. Troubleshoot mail client issues (20–25%) 4. Troubleshoot Exchange Online configuration issues (15–20%) 5. Troubleshoot hybrid and migration issues (10–15%) | 1. Audience profile – Minor change 2. Topic added – Troubleshoot mail flow using a third-party cloud service with Exchange Online – Under Troubleshoot mail flow issues with external systems 3. Determine which active rules impact email attachments – Determine which rules impact email attachments 4. Outlook client cannot connect to Exchange Online mailbox – Troubleshoot why Outlook client cannot connect to Exchange Online mailbox 5. Troubleshoot Resource Booking Assistant issues – Troubleshoot resource booking issues 6. Review migration users and move requests – Review Migration users status report Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/MS-220#change-log |
| Exam AZ-720: Troubleshooting Microsoft Azure Connectivity | This exam retired on July 31, 2023 | 1. Troubleshoot business continuity issues (5–10%) 2. Troubleshoot hybrid and cloud connectivity issues (20–25%) 3. Troubleshoot Platform as a Service issues (5–10%) 4. Troubleshoot authentication and access control issues (15–20%) 5. Troubleshoot networks (25–30%) 6. Troubleshoot VM connectivity issues (5–10%) | Troubleshoot business continuity issues (5–10%) Troubleshoot hybrid and cloud connectivity issues (20–25%) Troubleshoot Platform as a Service (PaaS) issues (5–10%) Troubleshoot authentication and access control issues (15–20%) Troubleshoot networks (25–30%) Troubleshoot VM connectivity issues (5–10%) | 1. Audience profile – Minor 2. Topic added – Troubleshoot custom defined routes – Under Troubleshoot routing and traffic control Refer: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/resources/study-guides/AZ-720#change-log |
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