Updated Assessments Competency Exam Certifications For 2021

Partner NetworkUpdated assessments, competencyand exam certifications for 2021Worldwide, business is moving to the cloud. We’re focused on supporting you through thisshift to a thriving cloud-based economy by ensuring you have the latest technical skills tomeet your customers’ needs. With that in mind, we’re retiring several assessments, examsand certifications and introducing new ones that are eligible for competencyattainment and renewal.See how updated exams and certifications impact your competencyReview the following table carefully and check Partner Center regularly to make sure you meet all current requirementsfor competency attainment and renewal. Updated exam requirements are available only in Partner Center. Forup-to-date information on competency extensions and advanced specialization extensions in 2021, please read ourblog post. If you have questions or need support, we’re here to help.Retiring and new exams and certifications as of January 31, 2021*Exams and certifications retiring on January 31, 2021, will remain eligible for competency attainment and renewal untilJanuary 31, 2022, if taken before they are retired.1

Retiring assessments and new exams and certifications as of December 31, 2020Assessments retiring on December 31, 2020, will remain eligible for competency attainment and renewal untilDecember 31, 2021, if taken before they are retired.*This excludes Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate exam for the Collaboration and Contentcompetency – please see below for details.

Please note that the exam changes will be reflected in Partner Center by May 2020.Application DevelopmentOption(s)LevelRetiring exams70-487 Developing MicrosoftAzure and Web ServicesSilverNew qualifying examsMicrosoft Certified: Azu eDeveloper AssociateOR70-480 Programming in HTML5with JavaScript and CSS3Microsoft Certified: ower Apps Dynamics 365 Developer Associate70-483 Programming in C#OR70-486 Developing ASP.NETMVC Web Applications70-357 Developing Mobile AppsCustom App BuilderoptionANDMicrosoft Certified: Dynamic365: Finance and OperationsApps Developer AssociateORMicrosoft 365 CertifiedDeveloper AssociateMicrosoft Certified: Azu eDeveloper AssociateLearning Partner optionORMicrosoft Certified: ower Apps Dynamics 365 Developer AssociateGoldMCSD: App BuilderORMicrosoft Certified: Dynamic365: Finance and OperationsApps Developer AssociateORMicrosoft 365 CertifiedDeveloper Associate2

Application IntegrationOption(s)LevelRetiring exams and assessmentsNew qualifying exams70-487 Developing MicrosoftAzure and Web Services70-412 Configuring Ad ancedWindows Server 2012 ServicesSilver70-740 Installation, Storage,and Compute with WindowsServer 201670-741 Networking withWindows Server 2016Application Integratoroption70-742 Identity with WindowsServer 2016ANDLearning Partner optionMicrosoft Certified: Azu eDeveloper Associate70-462 Administering MicrosoftSQL Server 2012/2014 DatabasesGold70-464 Developing MicrosoftSQL Server 2012/2014 Databases70-762 Developing SQL Databases70-764 Administering a SQLDatabase Infrastructure70-483 Programming in C#Microsoft Partner Network BizTalkTechnical CompetencyAssessment for ApplicationIntegration3

Cloud Business ApplicationsOption(s)LevelSilverRetiring examsMB-200 Microsoft Power Platform Dynamics 365MB6-898 Microsoft Dynamics365 Human ResourcesCustomer EngagementoptionMB2-716 MicrosoftDynamics 365 Customizationand ConfigurationGoldMB-400 Microsoft Power Apps Dynamics 365 DeveloperNew qualifying examsPL-200 Microsoft Power PlatformFunctional ConsultantMB-210 Microsoft Dynamics365 for SalesMB-220 Microsoft Dynamics365 for MarketingMB-230: Microsoft Dynamics365 for Customer ServiceMB-240: Microsoft Dynamics365 for Field ServicePL-400 Microsoft PowerPlatform DeveloperSilverMB6-897: Microsoft Dynamics365 for RetailMB6-898 Microsoft Dynamics365 Human ResourcesMB6-894 Development, Extensionsand Deployment for MicrosoftDynamics 365 Finance (*)Unified Operations optionGold*New replacement exam will becoming soon. Please continue tocheck Partner Center.MB-300 Microsoft Dynamics365 Unified Operations Co eMB-310 Microsoft Dynamics365 FinanceMB-320 Microsoft Dynamics365 Supply Chain Management,ManufacturingMB-330 Microsoft Dynamics 365 forSupply Chain ManagementMB-500: Microsoft Dynamics 365:Finance and Operations AppsDeveloper4

Collaboration and ContentOption(s)SharePoint ServicesPartner optionLevelRetiring examsSilverMicrosoft 365 Certified: eamworkAdministrator Associate (*)ANDLearning Partner optionGoldNew qualifying exams*This exam will be retired on August31, 2020, but will remain eligible forcompetency attainment and renewaluntil August 31, 2021, if taken beforeit is retired.Microsoft 365 Certified: eamsAdministrator AssociateNew qualifying examsCommunicationsOption(s)LevelRetiring examsSystems Integrator optionSilver70-334 Core Solutions of Skypefor Business 2015ANDLearning Partner option70-333 Enterprise Voice Skypefor Business 2015GoldMicrosoft 365 CertifiedTeams Administrator AssociateMCSE: ProductivityData AnalyticsOption(s)Data AnalyticsSpecialist optionLevelSilverGoldSilverPower BI option70-767 Implementing a DataWarehouse using SQL70-768 Developing SQL DataModelsANDLearning Partner optionRetiring examsGoldNew qualifying examsMicrosoft Certified: Azu eData Scientist AssociateORMicrosoft Certified: Azure DataEngineer AssociateOther new exams will be madeavailable to partners soon. Pleasecontinue to check Partner Center.70-778 Analyzing and VisualizingData with Microsoft Power BIDA-100 Analyzing Data withMicrosoft Power BI5

DatacenterOption(s)LevelRetiring examsRecommended Replacement70-703 Administering MicrosoftSystem Center ConfigurationManager an Cloud ServicesIntegration *None70-410 Installing and ConfiguringWindows Server 2012 *Microsoft Certified: AzureAdministrator Associate70-411 Administering WindowsServer 2012 *70-412 Configuring AdvancedWindows Server 2012 Services *Datacenter SolutionsoptionSilverANDthe Windows Server 2019Hybrid Technical Assessment70-413 Designing and Implementinga Server Infrastructure *70-414 Implementing an AdvancedServer Infrastructure *ANDLearning Partner option70-417 Upgrading Your Skillsto MCSA Windows Server 2012 *Exam 70-740: Installation, Storage, &Compute with Windows Server 2016 *Exam 70-741: Networking with WindowsServer 2016 *Exam 70-742: Identity with WindowsServer 2016 *Exam 70-743: Upgrading Your Skills toMCSA: Windows Server 2016 *Exam 70-744: Securing Windows Server2016 *GoldMCSA: Windows Server 2012 *MCSA: Windows Server 2016 **These exams are retiring on Jan 31, 2021 andwill be valid for competencies until Jan 31, 2022.Microsoft Certified: AzureAdministrator AssociateANDthe Windows Server 2019Hybrid Technical AssessmentPlease continue to check Partner Center forupdated Datacenter competency requirements.6

Data PlatformOption(s)LevelRetiring exams or technical assessmentsNew qualifying examsSQL ServerSpecialist optionSilver70-761 Querying Data withTransact-SQLAzure Data FundamentalsAND70-762 Developing SQL DatabasesLearning Partner optionAND70-764 Administering a SQLDatabase InfrastructureBig Data option70-765 Provisioning SQL DatabasesAzure Database AdministratorAzure Data EngineerTechnical Assessment DataPlatform FoundationalGoldTechnical Assessment for SQLServer 2016Technical Assessment for AzureData WarehouseTechnical Assessment AzureData ServicesPlease visit Partner Center to viewa detailed list of Data Platformcompetency requirements.Project and Portfolio ManagementOption(s)LevelRetiring examsNew qualifying exams70-778 Analyzing and VisualizingData with Microsoft Power BISilverProject and Portfoliooption70-348 Project and PortfolioManagement (*)Microsoft 365 Certified: eamsAdministrator Associate* While this exam was retired publiclyANDLearning Partner optionGoldon December 31, 2019, it will beNew exams will be maderetired for partners on June 30, 2020.available to partners soon. PleasePartners can use this link to takecontinue to check Partner Center.the exam until June 30, 2020, whenthe exam will no longer be availablefor partners as well7

Windows and Devices CompetencyOption(s)Application BuildersoptionLevelSilverGoldRetiring examsNew qualifying exams70-357 Developing Mobile AppsMicrosoft 365 CertifiedDeveloper AssociateMS-100 Microsoft 365 Identityand ServicesSurface Hub optionGold70-334 Core Solutions for MicrosoftSkype for Business 2015MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobilityand SecurityMD-100 Microsoft 365Certified: Mode n DesktopAdministrator AssociateMD-101 ManagingModern DesktopsSilver70-735 OEM Manufacturing andDeployment for Windows 10 (*)* While this exam was retired publiclyon December 31, 2019, it will beSystem Builder optionretired for partners on June 30, 2020.Microsoft 365 Certified: Mode nDesktop Administrator AssociatePartners can use this link to takeGoldthe exam until June 30, 2020, whenthe exam will be retired for partnersas well.70-357 Developing Mobile AppsSilver70-735 OEM Manufacturing andDeployment for Windows 10 (*)* While this exam was retired publiclyon December 31, 2019, it will beLearning Partner optionretired for partners on June 30, 2020.GoldMicrosoft 365 Certified: Mode nDesktop Administrator AssociatePartners can use this link to takethe exam until June 30, 2020, whenthe exam will be retired for partnersas well.8

70-486 Developing ASP.NET MVC Web Applications 70-357 Developing Mobile Apps Microsoft Certified: Azue . Application Development Please note that the exam changes will be reflected in Partner Center by May 2020. 3 . 70-333 Enterprise Voice Skype for Business 2015 MCSE: Productivity Microsoft 365 Certified