Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Badge

I’ve been on this path of fully understanding all of Microsoft’s offerings. A focus on basic fundamentals of Microsoft products. Although I have been using and implementing Microsoft’s Business Applications and Services, it is still important to validate and confirm my knowledge with such. Yes, in some occasion, I could technically get certifications on a more specialized Microsoft certifications, however, I think getting the fundamentals is just as important. Sometimes you could potentially miss small and base changes.

This time, I wanted to focus on Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification. The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals covers a slew of the M365 family of products. The certification measures specific skills that’s listed below:

• Describe Cloud Concepts

• Describe Microsoft 365 core services and concepts

• Describe Security, Compliance, Privacy and Trust in Microsoft 365

• Describe Microsoft 365 Pricing and Support

I believe these fundamentals are key to getting started and building a good foundation. I also believe that this certification is beneficial for those who are selling Microsoft services. So if you are a Sales Executive in the Microsoft space, this is a must!

To help study, Microsoft provides study guide, online training for free! Get started HERE. Additionally, they also offer Instructor-led class as well, helpful if you’ve never sold or used any Microsoft 365 products and services or in need to understand the security, compliance, and cloud concepts.

In my experience, since I have already sold, used, and implemented Microsoft 365 products and services, I utilized a refresher within the Microsoft Learn path. As of this writing, the certification exam cost $99.

With that, I would highly recommend that you take this exam. If you are a partner, this certification goes against your Modern Work Solution Partner requirements for both SMB (Small and Medium Business) and Enterprise track skilling category.