It is important to know that Microsoft is one of the oldest technology companies out there. Many people know some of its well-established products such as Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, etc. The company has long history of offering certification program for most of its products and services. Their certification program is updated every now and then to reflect changes to the information technology market. Also, since Microsoft has lots of inter-connected products, it offers certifications that can be used in multiple products or areas. For example, if you gain SQL database certification, it can be used in Azure cloud services as well as Microsoft SQL Server product.
Without further due, Here’s a list of the various Microsoft Azure related certifications:
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
MCSA: BI Reporting
MCSA: Cloud Platform (retiring end of 2018)
MCSA: Data Engineering with Azure
MCSA: Linux on Azure (retiring end of 2018)
MCSA: Machine Learning
MCSA: Microsoft Dynamics 365
MCSA: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Operations
MCSA: Office 365
MCSA: SQL 2016 BI Development
MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration
MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development
MCSA: SQL Server 2012 / 2014
MCSA: Universal Windows Platform
MCSA: Web Applications
MCSA: Windows 10
MCSA: Windows Server 2012
MCSA: Windows Server 2016
MCSA: Azure Database Development
MCSE (Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert)
MCSE: Business Applications
MCSE: Core Infrastructure
MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure (retiring end of 2018)
MCSE: Data Management and Analytics
MCSE: Mobility
MCSE: Productivity
It is important to note that coding skills for obtaining Microsoft Azure cloud certifications is common among other top cloud service providers such as Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, and Oracle Cloud. For instance, almost all of them offer Linux-based operating system for their cloud web services. So, someone with good skills in Linux can find its way through all cloud system admin related certifications and jobs. The Linux Professional Institute (exam 101 and 102) , CompTIA (Linux+) and Red Hat (RHCSA and RHCE) companies currently offer the most popular and rigorous certification programs for system admin professionals.
Now that you know about Microsoft Azure related certifications, it is good to pick the ones best match your current skills and knowledge. Also, it is advisable to consult with an IT career counselor to understand what career options best fits your skills. For instance, if you want to be a software engineer, learning HTML and CSS might not fit the bill. Here is an excellent article for learning more on coding and technology career roadmap. Once you know what career path you wish to pursue, you can make a plan on what, when, and how to learn. There are lots of online resources for learning coding and technology in general. For teenagers and high school students, High School Technology Services offers variety of hands-on training. For adults and professionals, Coding Bootcamps and DC Web Makers Companies offer basic to advance project-based programming and technology classes.
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