Microsoft Certifications

Why Microsoft?

IT positions are growing at a 13% annual growth rate, while more than two thirds of organisations plan on increasing their cloud usage over the next five years. As demand skyrockets, one of the main platforms companies turn to is Microsoft.

With a wide array of solutions, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365, Microsoft is the go-to choice for many organisations throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Companies often seek employees with Microsoft certifications and Microsoft credentials to ensure efficient utilisation of Microsoft Office apps.

Microsoft Certifications

Gaining Microsoft certifications can have a significant impact on your career. Certified IT professionals receive promotions more than 50% faster than those who aren’t certified, while 35% say that earning a relevant certification has led to higher earnings. In some cases, getting certified, particularly in world-class security or cloud technology, can result in professionals earning up to $15,000 more each year.

With more companies investing heavily into cloud computing, being certified is becoming essential to validating your skills and catching the attention of top employers. In fact, 93% of decision-makers say that Microsoft-certified employees bring more value to their organisation, making their teams more productive by helping to complete projects faster.

Beyond that, having Microsoft certifications is an inherent confidence builder and can increase job satisfaction. 41% of IT professionals say it’s helped them earn respect, while 35% say they’ve become more enthusiastic about their career because of it.

Microsoft Training with Lumify Work

There are several reasons to complete your Microsoft training with Lumify Work:

• We have 30+ years of experience in technology training in Australasia

• We offer instruction on a robust list of Microsoft certifications - whether you’re just starting out in your career or have several years of technical experience, there’s a relevant certification to help spark career growth

• Our training facilities are conveniently located throughout Australia (in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth) and New Zealand (in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington) and BGC, Metro Manila in the Philippines

• We offer industry certifications and are a partner of choice for Microsoft, becoming the first Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions in Australia

Learning Paths

There are four specific pathways you can take with Microsoft training to align with your specific IT role:

• Developer
  Revolves around the process of designing, building, testing, and maintaining Microsoft applications

• Administrator
  Focuses on platforms like Microsoft 365, Office 365, and SharePoint, where an administrator trains on increasing an organisation’s efficiency and productivity

• Solutions Architect
  You’ll learn primarily about Microsoft Azure, including building and implementing Azure solutions

• Functional Consultant
  Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the platform of focus where you learn how to effectively plan for the needs of customers

And there are three different levels of certification:

• Fundamentals Certifications
  Foundational Microsoft courses with no prerequisities; these programs are usually best suited for those who are just learning the ropes

• Associate Certifications
  Designed to help IT professionals become more proficient; this training is designed for those with two years of relevant working experience

• Expert Certifications
  This training is specifically for expert-level IT professionals with 2-5 years of technical experience

FAQs

How do I register for a Microsoft certification exam?
Simply select your exam, sign in with Microsoft, and follow the prompts to register.

How much does a Microsoft certification cost?
Expert and Associate exams typically cost USD 165. Browse all exams to find the exam page, which includes the price of the exam.

Do Microsoft certification exams expire? 
On December 15, 2020, Microsoft introduced a new approach to help learners stay current. Those who have an active certification expiring within six months can renew their certification annually – at no cost – by passing a renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.

Approximately six months after role-based and specialty certifications have been in market, associated renewal assessments and collections of learning modules will be made available on Microsoft Learn. Renewal assessments will be updated in alignment with updates made to certification exams.

When you’re eligible to renew your certification, you’ll be notified via email linked with your Microsoft Certification ID (MCID). You will receive up to four email reminders before your certification expires. After you have renewed your certification, you’ll no longer receive reminders until it’s time to renew again.

If your certification expires, you must earn the certification again by passing the required exam(s).

What is the general Microsoft Certification exam retake policy?
If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait at least 24 hours before retaking the exam.

If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait at least 14 days before retaking the exam a third time.

A 14-day waiting period is also imposed for the fourth and fifth subsequent exam retakes. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months).

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