Getting Yourself Acquainted with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Certifications

By Aarav Goel 09-Sep-2022
Getting Yourself Acquainted with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Certifications
For Microsoft business management suite, Microsoft Dynamics has already become a reality. This has been proven from the revenue that it has generated in the recent past.
 
Microsoft has shown a big boost in revenue from Dynamics 365 in the first quarter of 2018. The Dynamics suite has already generated 13% more revenue while Dynamics 365 alone amounts to 67% over the past four quarters, as per reports.
 
Looking at these numbers, it will not be wrong to say that Dynamics 365 isn’t going anywhere. Also, since it is new and offer cloud based  CRM  and  ERP solutions , businesses are being lured by its promise to minimize infrastructure costs, scalability and intelligent data model. This has given a heavy boost to job opportunities, dragging more people to get Dynamics 365 training.
 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 platforms and technologies are categorized under Business Applications. Let us see how one can proceed to grab a hold of these technologies.
 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Certification Path

The Microsoft Dynamics 365 technologies are covered under the following three certifications. Please note that to reach the MCSE credential in Business Applications, one of the following two MCSA credentials in Dynamics 365 need to be earned. Earning both of them is solely left at the discretion of a candidate.
 

MCSA: Microsoft Dynamics 365

This certification is the first step towards building a career in Dynamics 365. The credential proves your expertise in configuring, customizing and upgrading this popular CRM solution. The various entry level positions that this certification offers a candidate include Dynamics 365 Developer, Implementation Consultant, Technical Support Engineer and System Administrator.
 
Though the certification doesn’t ask for any prerequisite, pursuing an MTA certification is recommended to get yourself prepared.
 
The certification requires you to pass the following two exams:
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Online Deployment (Exam MB2-715/Course 81071)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration (Exam MB2-716/Course 81071)

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MCSA: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations

This  mcsa certification  also serves as the first step towards starting your career in Dynamics 365. The credential validates your skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 technologies that include implementing the basic technical and development tasks needed to customize Dynamics 365 for Operations.
 
The certification makes you eligible for job profiles such as Dynamic 365 Developer, Solution Architect and Implementer.
 
Likewise, this credential also doesn’t ask for any prerequisite, although pursuing an MTA certification is highly recommended.
 
The certification requires you to pass the following exams:
  • Administering a Microsoft SQL Database Infrastructure (Exam 70-764/Course 20764)
  • Provisioning SQL Databases (Exam 70-765/Course 20765)
Development, Extensions and Deployment for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (Exam MB6-894)
 

MCSE: Business Operations

This  mcse certification  proves your ability to understand and manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 technologies. The credential serves as an eligibility for job roles such as that of a Dynamics 365 Developer, Implementation Consultant, Technical Support Engineer and System Administrator.
 
As already mentioned, the credential requires one of the MCSA credentials mentioned above.
 
The certification requires you to pass the following exams:
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Sales (Exam MB2-717)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Service (Exam MB2-718)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing (Exam MB2-719)
  • Financial Management in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (Exam MB6-895)
  • Distribution and Trade in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (Exam MB6-896)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Retail (Exam MB6-897)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Talent (Exam MB6-898)
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service (Exam MB2-877)
Upon earning this certification, a candidate can further plan to add some more MCSE certifications to their resume such as MCSE in Cloud Platform and Infrastructure, MCSE in Mobility, MCSE in Productivity and MCSE in Data Management and Analytics.
 
 

Benefits of Dynamics 365 Certifications

Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications  offer enhanced credibility of your expertise, make you eligible for better and more job opportunities and enable professionals to receive a salary hike. Apart from this, these certifications are valid as long as the technology exists in the market and are easy to verify. Thus, a need for frequent recertification doesn’t arise.
 

Jobs and Responsibilities

Microsoft Business Applications credential  aims at both, those who configure, customize and upgrade systems as well as those who develop customized applications to be used either in-house or by clients.
 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 professionals are usually involved in the back-office operations, line of business systems and applications built around Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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Aarav Goel

Aarav Goel has top education industry knowledge with 4 years of experience. Being a passionate blogger also does blogging on the technology niche.