There has been quite a bit of change in the D365 and Power Platform learning library this year; the deprecation of some historically core/fundamental exams and a perceived relaxation in the pre-requisites required to attain the more prestigious ‘expert’ certifications, to name just a few. As such, I thought it would be worthwhile trying to pull together a neat single page summary of all D365 and Power Platform certifications currently available.

A brief summary of exam certification, the related exam pre-requisites and other details are as follows:

Microsoft Certified D365 Fundamentals (ERP)

Description

This certification validates a persons fundamental knowledge of the finance and operations capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365, including, but not limited to, the Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management application.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-920

Related Learning Content

Course MB-920T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All entry level/graduate/junior ERP consultants. Can also be of benefit to project managers and customer side business users and leaders to aid their understanding of the D365 ERP landscape.

Microsoft Certified D365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to analyse, translate, and implement financial business requirements into solutions using Dynamics 365 Finance. It focuses on industry-recommended practices, ensuring you can maximize the use of Dynamics 365 Finance for effective financial management and operations.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-310

Learning Content

Course MB-310T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Finance functional consultants. Should also, but not necessarily required to, be attained as part of the solution architect certification path. Can also be of benefit to customer side super users/subject matter experts, business process owners etc to support their knowledge transfer during implementation.

Microsoft Certified D365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to design and configure Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management and related tools to meet customer requirements. It focuses on analysing business needs and translating them into fully realised business processes and solutions using industry-recommended practices principally around the core supply chain processes of warehousing and inventory management.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-330

Learning Content

Course MB-330T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 SCM functional consultants. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained as part of the solution architect certification path. I would personally recommend this certification, and associated learning, also be undertaken by core finance consultants due to the cross functional overlaps between the Finance and SCM application capabilities for common business processes such as ‘Source to Pay’. Can also be of benefit to customer side super users/subject matter experts, business process owners etc to support their knowledge transfer during implementation.

Microsoft Certified D365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to implement and extend finance and operations applications in Microsoft Dynamics 365. It focuses on using standardized coding patterns, extensible features, and external integrations to meet business requirements.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-500

Learning Content

Course MB-500T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Developer – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 F&O Technical/Development consultants. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained as part of the solution architect certification path.

Microsoft Certified D365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to implement core application setup processes for small and medium businesses using Dynamics 365 Business Central. You’ll learn to configure the application in collaboration with the implementation team to provide manageability and ease of use.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-800

Learning Content

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/mb-800t00/

Applicable to

All D365 Business Central Functional consultants. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained by all D365 Business Central technical/development roles to aid with the functional understanding of gaps and associated solution when extending the application.

Microsoft Certified D365 Business Central Developer Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to design, develop, test, and maintain solutions based on Dynamics 365 Business Central. It focuses on extending the solution by developing new modules, customizing existing ones, and integrating with other applications like Microsoft Power Platform products.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-820

Learning Content

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/mb-820t00/

Applicable to

All D365 Business Central Technical/Development consultants.

Microsoft Certified D365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Expert

Description: This certification validates your expertise in implementing and configuring advanced features of Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to meet business requirements. It focuses on advanced supply chain management operations, including production logistics, master planning, planning optimization, and the use of mixed reality and Microsoft Copilot features.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-335 and MB-330.

Learning Content

Course MB-335T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management, Expert – Training | Microsoft Learn & Course MB-330T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Supply Chain Management Consultants, especially those operating in more production and quality control environments. /Development consultants.

Microsoft Certified D365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert

Description

This certification validates your expertise in advising stakeholders and translating business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions using Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps. It focuses on leveraging your deep understanding of the Dynamics 365 ecosystem, Microsoft Power Platform, and advanced features to drive strategic initiatives and solve complex business challenges.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-700 and one of either MB-310, MB-330 or MB-500.

Learning Content

Course MB-700T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

Anyone seeking to operate in, or develop into, a solution architect project role. Note – As with all certifications listed here attaining this badge does not validate a users ability to perform the role. The solution architect role is one that take many years of varied experience to be able to execute effectively. Mike did a great post about the role of an SA here.

Microsoft Certified D365 Fundamentals (CRM)

Description

This certification validates your fundamental knowledge of the customer engagement capabilities of Microsoft Dynamics 365. It covers the use of Dynamics 365 Customer Insights, Sales, Customer Service, and Field Service apps to unify customer profiles and tailor personalized customer journeys

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-910

Learning Content

Course MB-910T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All entry level/graduate/junior CRM consultants. Can also be of benefit to project managers and customer side business users and leaders to aid their understanding of the D365 CRM landscape and the uniqueness of each stand alone application.

Microsoft Certified D365 Sales Functional Consultant Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to implement and configure Dynamics 365 Sales to meet business requirements. It focuses on customizing the application to manage customer information, gather insights, and automate best practices for effective sales processes.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-210

Learning Content

Course MB-210T01-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Sales Functional Consultants. Would also be recommended for consultants with a specific power platform discipline and also those familiar with the other D365 CE applications due to the common overlap in business processes and requirements.

Microsoft Certified D365 Customer Service Functional Consultant Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to implement and configure Dynamics 365 Customer Service to meet business requirements. It focuses on designing and implementing service management processes that enhance service quality, reliability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-230

Learning Content

Course MB-230T01-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Customer Service Functional Consultants. Would also be recommended for consultants with a specific power platform discipline and also those familiar with the other D365 CE applications due to the common overlap in business processes and requirements.

Microsoft Certified D365 Field Service Functional Consultant Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to configure and implement Dynamics 365 Field Service solutions to manage field operations efficiently. It focuses on scheduling resources, optimizing workforce management, and equipping frontline workers with the necessary tools to deliver excellent service.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-240

Learning Content

Course MB-240T00-A: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Field Service Functional Consultants. Would also be recommended for consultants with a specific power platform discipline and also those familiar with the other D365 CE applications due to the common overlap in business processes and requirements. It may also be beneficial for D365 SCM Functional Consultants to gain an understanding of the D365 Field Service App capabilities, especially when seeking to integrate Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with Field Service.

Microsoft Certified D365 for Marketing Functional Consultant Associate

Description

Now renamed to Customer Insights, the marketing certification has actually been split into two;

  • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (Journeys) Functional Consultant Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (Data) Speciality

The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Customer Insights (Journeys) Functional Consultant Associate certification validates your ability to implement and configure Dynamics 365 Customer Insights to engage with and convert leads, orchestrate marketing experiences, personalize marketing messaging, and deliver marketing insights. It focuses on leveraging customer data to create targeted and effective marketing campaigns

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-220

Learning Content

Course MB-220T00-A: Dynamics 365 Customer Insights – Journeys – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Marketing/Customer Insights Consultants. Would also be recommended for consultants with a specific power platform discipline and also those familiar with the other D365 CE applications due to the common overlap in business processes and requirements.

Microsoft Certified D365 Customer Insights (Data) Speciality

Description

This certification validates your ability to implement solutions that provide insights into customer profiles and track engagement activities using Dynamics 365 Customer Insights. It focuses on unifying customer data, predicting customer intent with rich segmentation, and maintaining control of customer data to improve customer experiences and increase retention

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-260

Learning Content

Course MB-260T00-A: Microsoft Customer Insights – Data Specialty – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All D365 Marketing/Customer Insights Consultants. Would also be recommended for consultants with a specific power platform discipline and also those familiar with the other D365 CE applications due to the common overlap in business processes and requirements.

Microsoft Certified Power Platform Fundamentals

Description

This certification validates your understanding of the core capabilities of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Power Pages. It’s aimed at developers and business users who want to drive business improvements by automating processes, analysing data, and creating simple app experiences.

Pre-Requisite Exams

MB-900

Learning Content

Course PL-900T00-A: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All business users and consultants seeking to explore solutions to improve productivity and automation of business processes either through extension of, or in isolation to, the wider D365 stack.

Microsoft Certified Power Platform Functional Consultant

Description

This certification validates your ability to build and implement solutions using Microsoft Power Platform tools like Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. It focuses on simplifying, automating, and empowering business processes through tailored user experiences and process automation.

Pre-Requisite Exams

PL-200

Learning Content

Course PL-200T00-A: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All power platform consultants. Also, strongly recommended for consultants of other application specialties e.g. D365 Finance, Business Central, Customer Service etc to improve understanding of native application extension options for D365. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained as part of the Power Platform Solution Architect certification path.

Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst

Description

This certification validates your ability to model, visualize, and analyse data using Microsoft Power BI. It focuses on delivering actionable insights through easy-to-comprehend data visualizations and enabling self-service analytics for others.

Pre-Requisite Exams

PL-300

Learning Content

Course PL-300T00-A: Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst – Training | Microsoft Learn.

Applicable to

All power BI consultants. Also, strongly recommended for ERP consultants due to the large volume of reporting and analytics requirements that often arise during the project lifecycle. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained as part of the Power Platform Solution Architect certification path.

Microsoft Certified Power Automate RPA Developer Associate

Description

This certification validates your ability to automate business processes and workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, with a focus on robotic process automation (RPA). It covers automating time-consuming and repetitive tasks by using a mix of UI, API, and database automation approaches.

Pre-Requisite Exams

PL-500

Learning Content

Course PL-500T00-A: Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All power platform consultants. Also, strongly recommended for consultants of other application specialties e.g. D365 Finance, Business Central, Customer Service etc to improve understanding of native application extension options for D365. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained as part of the Power Platform Solution Architect certification path.

Microsoft Certified Power Platform Developer

Description

This certification validates your ability to design, develop, secure, and troubleshoot solutions using Microsoft Power Platform. It focuses on implementing components such as application enhancements, custom user experiences, system integrations, data conversions, custom process automation, and custom visualizations

Pre-Requisite Exams

PL-400

Learning Content

Course PL-400T00-A: Microsoft Power Platform Developer – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

All power platform developers. Should also, but not necessarily required, be attained as part of the Power Platform Solution Architect certification path.

Microsoft Certified Power Platform Solution Architect Expert

Description

This certification validates your expertise in architecting end-to-end solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, Dynamics 365 customer engagement apps, and related Microsoft cloud solutions. It focuses on facilitating design decisions based on recommended practices across development, configuration, integration, infrastructure, security, licensing, storage, and change management.

Pre-Requisite Exams

PL-600 and either PL-200 or PL-400.

Learning Content

Course PL-600T00-A: Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect – Training | Microsoft Learn

Applicable to

Anyone seeking to operate in, or develop into, a CE and/or Power Platform Solution Architect project role. Note – As with all certifications listed here attaining this badge does not validate a users ability to perform the role.

Summary

Hopefully this post has given a useful overview of the certifications available and how they could align to your aspirations whether that is as a consultant or a business users wanting to know more. The really key thing to note here is attainment of these certifications does not equate to experience or ability to perform a role. Nothing beats hands on experience, whether that be from the business or application standpoint, but achieving and maintaining these certifications is a great way to expose yourself to the broader application capabilities and, with the annual renewal exams, can be a great way to stay on top of some of the new features.

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