Certification Overview
To earn the Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate certification, candidates must pass one required exam.
📌 Important
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Microsoft lists this as a single-exam certification path.
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There are no mandatory prerequisite exams or certifications required for this certification.
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However, Microsoft recommends experience with ERP implementations, business processes, and Business Central configuration.
Track Details & Exam Requirements
🔹 Associate Exam (Required)
MB-800: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant
This exam measures the ability to configure Business Central applications and implement ERP solutions for business operations.
Exam Details
Exam Code: MB-800
Exam Name: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant
Exam Duration: ~120 minutes
Passing Score: 700 / 1000
Exam Type: Microsoft role-based certification exam
Delivery: Pearson VUE (online proctoring or test center)
Languages: Multiple languages supported by Microsoft
Certification Level: Associate
What This Certification Validates
With the Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate certification, you demonstrate the ability to:
• Configure core Business Central functionality
• Implement finance, sales, purchasing, and inventory modules
• Manage business processes and workflows
• Perform data migration and configuration tasks
• Implement reporting and business insights
• Support ERP implementations and system upgrades
These skills help organizations deploy and manage ERP solutions using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Exam Skills Measured
The MB-800 exam evaluates several major functional domains.
1. Set Up Business Central Environment
Candidates must understand how to:
• Configure company settings and system setup
• Manage users, permissions, and security roles
• Configure application environments and integrations
2. Configure Financial Management
Candidates should be able to:
• Configure general ledger and financial modules
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Implement budgeting and financial reporting
• Configure tax and currency settings
3. Configure Sales and Purchasing
This domain focuses on:
• Managing customer and vendor records
• Configuring sales orders and purchase orders
• Implementing pricing and discount rules
• Managing invoicing and payments
4. Configure Supply Chain and Inventory
Candidates must understand how to:
• Configure inventory management
• Implement warehouse and item tracking
• Manage supply chain processes
• Optimize inventory planning
5. Implement Business Central Reporting and Integrations
Candidates must understand how to:
• Configure reports and analytics
• Integrate Business Central with other systems
• Support data migration and implementation processes
Validity & Recertification
Microsoft role-based certifications expire annually.
To renew certification:
• Complete a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn before the certification expiration date.
Recommended Experience
Although there are no formal prerequisites, Microsoft recommends candidates have:
• Experience implementing ERP systems or business applications
• Knowledge of finance, sales, purchasing, and supply chain processes
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 Business Central configuration
• Experience supporting ERP implementations and migrations
This certification is considered an associate-level ERP functional certification.
Who Should Pursue This Certification?
This certification is ideal for professionals such as:
• Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultants
• ERP Implementation Specialists
• Business Systems Analysts
• ERP Project Consultants
• Business application specialists working with Microsoft ERP solutions
Career Benefits
• Demonstrates expertise in Business Central functional configuration
• Validates ERP implementation and business process skills
• Supports careers in ERP consulting and business application management
• Recognized Microsoft certification for Dynamics 365 Business Central consultants
• Shows employers you can successfully implement ERP solutions for business operations
Summary
The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate certification validates a candidate’s ability to configure and implement ERP solutions using Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Key points
• Requires one exam: MB-800
• No prerequisite certification required
• Focuses on ERP configuration, financial management, supply chain, and reporting
• Associate-level Microsoft Dynamics ERP certification.
