Microsoft has a wide range of certifications with which professionals can update and accredit their knowledge. A range in which to choose the most appropriate options for our interests and that can open up great professional possibilities for us.
Added to the growing demand for IT professionals is the pressing need for them to be trained and updated, especially in areas related to programming, application development, computer engineering and technology in general. Having certifications in these areas has become an incentive for companies to bet on the professionals who have them when incorporating them into their templates.
Currently, 72% of technology companies require professionals to have at least one IT certification to access certain jobs. In addition, 91% of Human Resources directors consider this type of certification in the first place when discarding candidates for a position.
This is leading to a growing interest in the certifications, not only to access jobs, but also to grow professionally, and even to have higher salaries. In fact, those who have a certification earn an average of 15% more than those who do not.
72% of technology companies require professionals to have at least one IT certification
At a general level, certifications are experiencing a growing demand, as is the case of those of Microsoftgiven the great variety that it has and with which to obtain the appropriate knowledge and be prepared to respond to the demands of current and future professionals.
What can professionals certify in? They can choose between doing it in a specific technological solution, or betting on a certification that encompasses different fields. However, in addition to feeling a predilection for one type of certification or another, taking into account the degree of popularity of the solution/certificationor the degree of implementation and demand, can also help to opt for one or the other.
We review some of the certifications most in demand by professionals in those fields in which great demand is expected in the future.
Training according to solutions
most of Microsoft certifications They are related to software development and systems infrastructure.
At the role level, we find certifications ranging from solution administrator, to AI engineer, application creator, developer, data analyst, data scientist, to data engineer. DevOps and solutions, among others.
For their part, there is a whole series of certifications at the solution level that are very popular. Among them, two of the most demanded are MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert) and MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer).
In the case of the first, it is a certification aimed at IT professionals with which they verify their ability to create innovative solutions in multiple technologies and for various environments. For its part, MCSD focuses more on the capabilities of the software developer, being able to access certifications from Appls Universales, Win32, or Azure, among others.
The rise of the cloud makes certifications like Azure Fundamentals be one of the most sought after by professionals
The boom that the cloud is experiencing means that certifications such as Azure Fundamentals be one of the most sought after by professionals. It is a proposal to master the basic concepts of Microsoft cloud and delve into the many technical opportunities it offers.
Thanks to it, basic knowledge about cloud services and how they are provided with Azure is validated. Professionals earning this certification must demonstrate fundamental knowledge of cloud concepts, as well as Microsoft cloud services, workloads, security, privacy, and technical support.
To access this certification, it is recommended to be familiar with concepts of networks, storage, processes, application development support or based on Azure roles.
This proposal is complemented by two more certifications, such as Azure Developer Associate and Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty. In the case of the first, it is designed for cloud developers who participate in all phases of development and must be proficient in the Azure SDK, data storage, APIs, application authentication and authorization, among others.
Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty is intended for architects or engineers with extensive experience and knowledge of SAP
In the case of Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty, it is intended for architects or engineers with extensive experience and knowledge of the SAP system landscape and industry standards for the initial migration or integration of an IT solution. SAP in azure.
Candidates for this certification should have extensive experience and knowledge of SAP applications: SAP HANA, S/4HANA, SAP NetWeaver, SAP BW/4HANA, OS servers for SAP applications and databases, Azure Portal, Azure Marketplace, templates Azure Resource Manager (ARM templates), virtualization, cloud infrastructure, storage structures, high availability design, disaster recovery design, data protection and networking concepts.
Certifications for Microsoft 365
There is no doubt that 365 solutions are key for Microsoft, which is why the company has a wide range of certifications for them.
Next to fundamentalsa certification with which professionals demonstrate their knowledge of the cloud and the functionalities of 365, we also find that of Security Administrator Associate. With it, professionals verify their capabilities for implementing, managing and monitoring security and compliance solutions for Microsoft 365 and hybrid environments. Applicants for this certification must demonstrate practical experience in Microsoft 365 and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) workloads.
In the case of the specialty exchange helpdesk engineerProfessionals must be technical support engineers who identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with Microsoft Exchange Online in hybrid environments and its related components, technologies, and services.
Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals
This certification guarantees knowledge in various topics in security and serves as a starting point to advance in role-based certifications on security operations, identity and access management, and information protection.
This requires knowledge of cloud computing and networking, general knowledge of IT or general experience of working in IT environments, as well as a general understanding of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365.
Dynamics 365 Sales Associate Functional Consultant
Consultants who work with Dynamics 365 for Sales They also have this certification available to them to enhance their consulting skills, thereby furthering their professional career. With it, they certify skills to carry out projects and show their abilities to use Dynamics 365 for Sales to train sales personnel.
This requires experience configuring Power Platform and knowledge of model-driven applications. Dynamics 365 and the principles of data modeling.
Undoubtedly, these 10 certifications confirm the training and knowledge of professionals in solutions that are booming today, and that are expected to continue to be key in technological development in the coming years. Those who bet on them will have a bright future ahead of them.
initial image | thomas lefebvre
