Certification Overview
The Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification requires
one exam:
- MS-900 – Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
This exam validates foundational-level knowledge of Microsoft 365 services and cloud concepts.
Track Details & Exam Requirements
What MS-900 Validates
With Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, you demonstrate your ability to:
- Understand cloud computing concepts
- Identify Microsoft 365 core services
- Describe security, compliance, and identity features
- Understand pricing and support models
- Recognize productivity and collaboration tools
Exam Focus Areas
The MS-900 exam covers:
🔹 Cloud Concepts
- Benefits of cloud services
- Software as a Service (SaaS) model
- Public, private, and hybrid cloud
🔹 Microsoft 365 Core Services
- Microsoft Teams – Communication and collaboration
- Exchange Online – Email and calendaring
- SharePoint Online – Document management
- OneDrive – Cloud storage
- Microsoft 365 Apps – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
🔹 Security & Compliance
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Data loss prevention (DLP)
- Compliance and governance tools
🔹 Pricing & Support
- Licensing models
- Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Support options
Validity & Recertification
Certification Validity
Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification
does not expire (based on Microsoft’s current fundamentals-level certification policy).
Recommended Experience
There are
no formal prerequisites.
However, it is helpful to have:
- Basic IT knowledge
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- General understanding of cloud services
Who Should Pursue Microsoft 365 Fundamentals?
- Students and beginners in IT
- Business users working with Microsoft 365
- IT professionals supporting Microsoft environments
- Sales and marketing professionals in cloud solutions
- Career changers entering the tech industry
Career Benefits
- Builds strong foundation in Microsoft 365 services
- Enhances credibility in cloud productivity environments
- Prepares you for advanced Microsoft 365 certifications (MS-102, SC-300, MD-102)
- Opens pathways toward administrator and security roles