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Microsoft Certifications (Fundamentals, Associate and Expert role-based)

Role-based and Fundamentals certifications for Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and more.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
45–120m
Delivered through
Pearson VUE
Results
Usually within minutes of finishing; exams with labs take longer. Results appear in the Microsoft Learn profile within 24 hours.

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Overview

Microsoft certifications test skills with Microsoft cloud and business products. Fundamentals exams cover the basics. Associate and Expert exams are built around job roles such as Azure administrator or security engineer.

Who it is for

  • Cloud administrators, developers and architects
  • Security, data and AI professionals
  • Business application consultants (Dynamics 365, Power Platform)
  • Students and career changers starting with Fundamentals

Versions

Fundamentals

Entry-level exams such as AZ-900, DP-900, PL-900, SC-900 and AI-901. They do not expire.

Associate (role-based)

For example AZ-104 Azure Administrator. Renew every year with a free online assessment.

Expert (role-based)

Advanced role-based certifications, for example Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Microsoft Office Specialist

Office application exams delivered through Certiport. See the Certiport page.

Where it is accepted

  • Cloud and IT jobs using Microsoft technology
  • Microsoft partner programme requirements
  • Employer training and upskilling programmes

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

Microsoft sections
SectionWhat it involves
Fundamentals exams45 minutes exam time (65 minutes seat time).
Associate/Expert exams without labs100 minutes exam time (120 minutes seat time).
Associate/Expert exams that may contain labs120 minutes exam time (140 minutes seat time).
QuestionsMost exams have 40 to 60 questions. Types can include multiple choice, drag and drop, case studies and labs.

Total time: 45 minutes (Fundamentals); 100 or 120 minutes (role-based).

Scores and validity

Scoring
Scaled score from 1 to 1,000. A score of 700 or more passes.
Validity
Fundamentals do not expire. Associate, Expert and Specialty certifications must be renewed every year by passing a free, unproctored online assessment.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Government-issued photo ID matching the name on the Microsoft certification profile. Pearson VUE ID rules apply.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for Microsoft are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: Pearson VUE (Microsoft Office Specialist through Certiport).

  1. 1

    Schedule from the exam page on learn.microsoft.com, which links to Pearson VUE.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official Microsoft website (opens in a new tab)

You book and pay in your Pearson VUE account. Rescheduling deadlines (often 24–48 hours) and fees are set by each exam programme.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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Microsoft FAQs

Which exams have retired recently?
In 2026 Microsoft retired several exams, including AI-900 and AI-102 (30 June), AZ-204 (31 July), AZ-500 (31 August) and AZ-800/AZ-801 (30 September). MS-102 retires on 30 November 2026.
Do I have to pay to renew?
No. Renewal assessments are free, online and open book. Take one in the six months before your certification expires.
Can I use Microsoft Learn during the exam?
Yes, on Associate and Expert exams only. It is not available on Fundamentals or Office Specialist exams.
Why is the price lower in Pakistan?
Microsoft sets exam prices by country. The price shown at booking is the one that applies.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

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Microsoft and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of Microsoft, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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