Best Entry-Level Microsoft Certifications in 2026

Explore Microsoft fundamentals across Azure, AI, data, security, Power Platform and Microsoft 365 administration. Choose the platform or business area you want to understand, then compare what each credential covers, how the exam works and how to prepare.

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Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft · Exam AZ-900

Validates foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure architecture and services, and Azure management and governance.

99EntryNo prerequisites
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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals

Microsoft · Exam AI-901

Validates foundational knowledge of AI concepts, responsible AI and building generative AI, vision and speech solutions.

99EntryNo prerequisites

Validates foundational knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio agents, and managing and securing Power Platform environments.

99EntryNo prerequisites
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Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals

Microsoft · Exam DP-900

Validates foundational knowledge of core data concepts, relational and non-relational data, and analytics workloads on Azure.

99EntryNo prerequisites