MS-900T01-A: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Course Overview

The Microsoft 365 fundamentals training course (MS-900T01-A) serves as the essential gateway for professionals seeking to understand and validate their expertise in Microsoft's comprehensive cloud-based productivity platform. This course introduces Microsoft 365, an integrated cloud platform that delivers industry-leading productivity apps along with intelligent cloud services, and world-class security. You'll learn foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.

Microsoft 365 Market Leadership and Career Opportunities

Microsoft 365's position as a leading enterprise productivity platform creates significant career opportunities for certified professionals. As of February 2024, Google's office suite controlled over 44 percent of the market share for major office suite technologies worldwide. Microsoft's Office 365 is the other major competitor in the market and takes second place with a market share of 30 percent.

The financial impact demonstrates the platform's business importance. Microsoft Cloud revenue increased 23% to $137.4 billion. Office Commercial products and cloud services revenue increased 14% driven by Office 365 Commercial growth of 16%. Microsoft 365 Consumer subscribers grew to 82.5 million.

Enterprise adoption continues accelerating across industries:

• Construction: 6% of Microsoft 365 users (highest industry adoption)

• IT Services: 4% adoption rate

• Retail: 4% adoption rate

• Healthcare: 4% adoption rate

• Finance: 3% adoption rate

The adoption rate is highest in construction, at 6%, which is again followed by IT and retail, both at 4%. The health and finance sectors are both at 3%, with many other domains also reaping the benefits of Microsoft 365.