Microsoft Certifications
Microsoft Certifications
The table below lists all tracked credentials from this vendor. The Type column separates proctored certifications from course-based professional certificates (e.g. Coursera/Career Certificates), which are not the same thing. Sort by Level/Track to compare entry, intermediate, and advanced options.
| Credential | Type | Exam Code | Level | Track | Official Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | Certification | — | — | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-fundamentals/?WT.mc_id=api_CatalogApi |
| Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals | Certification | — | — | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-fundamentals/?WT.mc_id=api_CatalogApi |
| Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate | Certification | — | — | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-administrator/?WT.mc_id=api_CatalogApi |
| Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate | Certification | — | — | — | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-engineer/?WT.mc_id=api_CatalogApi |
How These Map to Roles
Occupation-level BLS context only — not a certification outcome. Salary figures below reflect BLS OEWS national median wages for the mapped occupation (SOC code). These are workforce-level statistics, not certification-specific earnings. Individual outcomes vary by employer, geography, experience, and market conditions.
| Occupation | SOC Code | BLS Median Annual Wage | BLS 10-Yr Outlook | Est. Annual Openings | Example Cert Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Support Associate | 15-1232 | $61,860 | -3.7% | 40.8K | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals |
| AI Specialist | 15-2051 | $120,230 | +33.5% | 23.4K | Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals |
| Data Analyst | 15-2051 | $120,230 | +33.5% | 23.4K | Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals |
| Cloud Engineer | 15-1299 | $116,580 | +8.2% | 31.3K | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate |
| Junior Systems Administrator | 15-1244 | $99,130 | -4.2% | 14.3K | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate |
BLS sources: OEWS wage data and Employment Projections. Occupation mapping via O\*NET.
Credential Types
Microsoft credentials listed here are proctored certification exams (Microsoft-administered, role-based and fundamentals). They are distinct from Microsoft Learn training modules, Applied Skills credentials, and LinkedIn Learning certificates, which do not carry full certification status.
Sources
- Official vendor certification catalog: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/browse/
- BLS OEWS (wage data): https://www.bls.gov/oes/special-requests/oesm25nat.zip
- BLS Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ind-occ-matrix/occupation.xlsx
- O*NET occupational data: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Vendor credential catalog | Official vendor page | Microsoft Certifications |
| CIT-02 | Cert fact: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | Official cert page | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals |
| CIT-03 | Cert fact: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals | Official cert page | Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals |
| CIT-04 | Cert fact: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate | Official cert page | Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate |
| CIT-05 | Cert fact: Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate | Official cert page | Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate |
| CIT-06 | Occupation wage (Cloud Support Associate, SOC 15-1232) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-07 | Occupation outlook (Cloud Support Associate, SOC 15-1232) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-08 | Occupation wage (AI Specialist, SOC 15-2051) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-09 | Occupation outlook (AI Specialist, SOC 15-2051) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-10 | Occupation wage (Cloud Engineer, SOC 15-1299) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-11 | Occupation outlook (Cloud Engineer, SOC 15-1299) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |
| CIT-12 | Occupation wage (Junior Systems Administrator, SOC 15-1244) | Government labor data | BLS OEWS wage source |
| CIT-13 | Occupation outlook (Junior Systems Administrator, SOC 15-1244) | Government labor data | BLS Employment Projections |