Microsoft certification roadmap
This is Microsoft's published credential ladder, grouped by track and ordered from foundational to advanced. Use it for planning: the progression below is typical, not mandatory, and you can enter at the tier that fits your background.
A credential is a signal of skill, not a hiring guarantee. Pick a track based on your target role rather than collecting every tier — start the RoleMath planner to see which roles fit you and which credentials map to them.
Cloud track
| Credential | Level | Type | Exam codes | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | Foundation | Certification | AZ-900 | Details |
| Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate | Associate | Certification | AZ-104 | Details |
Sources
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (official): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-900
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (official): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Microsoft — Study guide for Exam AZ-104: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-104
- Microsoft — Study guide for Exam AZ-900: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/az-900
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals — level, track, exam (AZ-900) | Vendor official credential page | official page |
| CIT-02 | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate — level, track, exam (AZ-104) | Vendor official credential page | official page |