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Microsoft Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) A beginner-level certification introducing Microsoft 365 cloud services, productivity tools, and SaaS concepts. Beginner IT Fundamentals Fee $99 Typical salary
$65K–$85K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals validates foundational knowledge of AI concepts and Azure AI services for beginners. Beginner Data & AI Fee $99 Typical salary
$75K–$100K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900) Entry-level Microsoft Azure certification covering relational, non-relational, big data and analytics fundamentals on Azure. Beginner Data & AI Fee $99 Typical salary
$80K–$105K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) The AZ-900 validates core Azure cloud concepts for beginners, offering a solid foundation without requiring technical experience. Beginner Cloud Computing Fee $99 Typical salary
$85K–$105K
View guide Microsoft Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) Entry-level certification covering core security, compliance, and identity concepts across Microsoft services. Beginner Cybersecurity Fee $99 Typical salary
$70K–$90K
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