Certification Overview

To earn the Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate certification, candidates must pass one required exam.

📌 Important

• Microsoft lists this as a single-exam certification path.
• There are no mandatory prerequisite exams or certifications required for this certification.
• However, Microsoft recommends experience with ERP development, Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations architecture, and Microsoft development tools.

Track Details & Exam Requirements

🔹 Associate Exam (Required)

MB-500: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer

This exam measures the ability to develop and customize applications within Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.

Exam Details

• Exam Code: MB-500
• Exam Name: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer
• 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 Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate certification, you demonstrate the ability to:

• Develop and customize Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations applications
• Implement application extensions and customizations
• Integrate Dynamics 365 with external services and systems
• Implement business logic and workflows
• Manage application lifecycle and deployments
• Maintain and troubleshoot ERP application solutions

These skills help organizations build scalable ERP solutions and extend Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations capabilities.

Exam Skills Measured

The MB-500 exam evaluates several major development domains.

1. Implement Application Lifecycle Management (20–25%)

Candidates must understand how to:

• Manage development environments
• Implement source control and build automation
• Deploy applications and manage releases
• Use development lifecycle tools for Dynamics 365

2. Develop Finance and Operations Applications (25–30%)

Candidates should be able to:

• Create application extensions and customizations
• Implement business logic using the X++ programming language
• Develop workflows and batch processes
• Extend standard application functionality

3. Integrate with External Systems (20–25%)

This domain focuses on:

• Implementing integrations using APIs and services
• Connecting Dynamics 365 with external applications
• Implementing data import and export processes
• Managing integration frameworks

4. Implement Security and Reporting (20–25%)

Candidates must understand how to:

• Configure application security and permissions
• Implement role-based security models
• Create reports and data visualizations
• Manage application data and reporting services

Validity & Recertification