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Top 15 Most In-Demand Microsoft Certifications in
2025 to Boost Your IT Career
The IT industry is one of the most in-demand
places for professionals as it requires them to
upgrade their current portfolio with changing
trends. These in-demand skills are not an option
but a necessity to keep professionals functioning
and competitive so that you can stay in the
industry irrespective of what lies in the
future. According to a report published by IDC
Infobrief in 2024, 70 organizations believe that
industry-recognized credentials play an important
role in skills training. Microsoft is a
well-celebrated name in the IT industry that
stands tall for demonstrating the technical
skills of a professional. As our learning
partner, Microsoft offers a wide range of courses
that are recognized globally and further has an
active live community. In this blog, we will
explore 15 top-most Microsoft certifications that
are in in-demand currently. Their breakdown on
how they would
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directly affect professionals and why you should
focus on getting on yourself. Without further
adieu lets start!
Microsoft Certification The Power Guide
What is Microsoft Certification?
Microsoft Certification is one of the leading
ways to gain expertise and demonstrate your
professional skills in the IT industry. This
certification is known for its ability to boost
your understanding of the concepts, enhance your
talent, and move ahead in a rapidly changing
industry.
Growing in the role, needs you to focus on
validating skills and showcasing your commitment
to the field. Microsoft Certification is a valid
solution for acquiring the right skills in order
to be one step ahead and stay relevant in a
constantly changing industry.
Benefits of earning a Microsoft Certification
Microsoft Certification is awarded to IT
professionals. This is earned by completing
courses and successfully passing the exam. There
are certain levels like foundation, advanced and
expertise. You need to achieve different levels
and certifications for completing courses.
Microsoft offers a wide range of courses over
paths like AI engineers, data engineers, DevOps,
functional consultant security, solution
architects, and AI engineers.
There are several benefits of gaining Microsoft
Certification, some of which are explained below
Increased career opportunities
Demonstrates commitment to the field
Higher earning potential
Boost in confidence
Upskilling

Microsoft Certification Highest Paying Courses
Acquiring an in-demand certification helps in
gaining recognition among the organization, and
also directly contributes to escalating your
chances of landing your dream high-paying job.
Below are five certifications that offer the
highest-paying positions in the market
Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect
Expert (1,56,000 USD per year)
Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
(160,000 USD per year)
Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer Associate
(1,80,000 USD per year)
Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer
(1,29,716 USD per year)
Microsoft Certified Azure Security Engineer
Associate (141,410 USD per year)

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Top 15 In-Demand Microsoft Certifications in
2025 IT certifications are not only the need of
the hour in 2025, but they are also a necessity.
Staying relevant in a constantly changing
industry that has advancing career opportunities,
needs investment in specialized knowledge.
Acquiring Microsoft Certification for upskilling
your IT journey can result in landing your dream
position in a renowned organization.
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In this section of the blog, we will discover the
top 15 certifications, that are acknowledged
globally and are credible in nature for helping
candidates to stand out.
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
Microsoft Azure Administrator Training helps
professionals gain insights on the right
methodologies that help them manage their Azure
subscriptions and scale digital matching
machines.
Prerequisites This course needs a basic
understanding of the following given topics
On-premises virtualization technologies
Virtual networking
Network configuration (includes TCP/IP, DNS, VPN
and firewall)
Active directory concepts (includes domain
controllers, replication, lightweight directory
access control (LDAP)
Disaster recovery (includes backup and restores
operations)
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2634 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in applying Azure active directory,
secure identities, managing network traffic,
virtual networking, connecting Azure and
on-premises, and monitoring solutions.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Cloud Administrator 110,080 USD per year
IT Support Technician 50,008 USD per year
Junior Cloud Administrator 62,500 USD per year
Cloud Consultant 11,61,855 USD per year
Cloud Developer 131,607 USD per year

AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals is a foundational
level course that provides learners knowledge on
concepts such as security, Azure management and
hybrid cloud models.
Prerequisite Please note there is no
prerequisite for taking this course. Further, a
technical understanding of cloud concepts is
helpful.
Certification Cost This certification will cost
654 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in understanding cloud concepts,
serverless computing, Azure resources, and Core
Azure services.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Cloud Sales Specialist 66,067 USD per year
Cloud Support Specialist 11,342 USD per year
Azure Support Engineer 147,153 USD per year
Cloud Developer 131,607 USD per year
Cloud Architect 2,02,602 USD per year
DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure Training is
intended for professionals willing to become data
engineers.
Prerequisite - AZ-900T00 Microsoft Azure
Fundamentals
- DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.

Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in designing, and managing data
storage, Azure Data Factory, and Azure
Databricks.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Azure Data Engineer 129,716 USD per year
Business Intelligence Developer 1,26,788 USD
per year
Database Administrator 131,060 USD per year
Data Analyst 1,11,494 USD per year
Data Scientist 1,66,171 USD per year
AZ-305 Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure
Solutions
Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure
Solutions Training is focused on professionals
willing to polish their skills in business
continuity, application architecture, and
migration.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Azure compute technology such as containers and
serverless solutions
Azure storage technologies
Azure virtual networking
Azure active directory
Basic understanding of design concepts like high
availability and messaging
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in designing secure scalable cloud
solutions, governance, business continuity, and
infrastructure solutions.

Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Azure Solutions Architect 154,384 USD per year
Cloud Architect 2,02,602 USD per year
Cloud Consultant 11,61,855 USD per year
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer 127,066 USD per
year
Azure DevOps Engineer 1,42,832 USD per year
AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Training is
based on helping professionals gain skills in
maintaining security posture,
implementing security control, and further
helping with multiple tools.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
A basic understanding of networking, cloud
N-tier, and virtualization.
Learners must have prior knowledge of cloud
capabilities, Microsoft products, and services
that include Azure
Experience with Windows and Linus operating
systems can be helpful
Familiarity with scripting and automation is
beneficial
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in managing identity
access, managing security operations, and
securing data within Azure Environments.

Cloud Security Engineer 135,598 USD per year
Security Analyst 91,070 USD per year
Security Consultant 93,346 USD per year
Azure Security Engineer 142,432 USD per year
Information Security Manager 136, 104 USD per
year
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Training
primarily focuses on core techniques to create
Azure functions, and developing solutions with
Azure storage.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Learners pursuing this course must have a minimum
of one year of experience in developing
solutions.
If you are someone new in the domain, then
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Course is recommended.
This is for professionals who are willing to pass
the Azure Developer Associate Certification Exam
while understanding cloud concepts.
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2795 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in designing, building, and
maintaining cloud applications and services on
Azure.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Azure Developer 134,971 USD per year
Junior Cloud Developer 71,799 USD per year
Azure Solutions Architect 154,539 USD per year
Cloud Developer 131,607 USD per year

AZ-400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft
DevOps Solutions Training
Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps
Solutions Training primarily focuses on providing
prominent knowledge on elements like dependency
management and implementing continuous feedback.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Basic understanding of Azure, version control,
core software, and development principles.
Familiarity with Agile practices, planning, and
portfolio management.
Working experience in a software development
environment can prove to be beneficial.
Familiarity with core DevOps terminology and
principles.
Recommended Courses
AZ-900 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator
AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in designing and
implementing DevOps processes, source control,
using infrastructure as code, and using Microsoft
Azure DevOps tools.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Automation Engineer 102,060 USD per year
Cloud Engineer 130,041 USD per year
Azure DevOps Engineer 1,42,832 USD per year

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) 1,52,726 USD
per year
Cloud Architect 2,02,602 USD per year
PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Training helps
professionals learn diverse methods while
promising practices with regard to technical and
business requirements for analyzing and
visualizing data with Power BI.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Basic knowledge of core concepts of data
Basic knowledge of relational data working in the
cloud
Basic understanding of visualization and analysis
concepts
Basic knowledge of non-relational data working in
the clouds
Recommended Courses
DP-900T00 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Training
Certification Cost This certification will cost
1834 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in data preparation, modeling,
analysis with Power BI, and security of Power BI
assets.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Power BI Developer 112,403 USD per year
Business Intelligence Analyst 97,704 USD per
year
Data Analyst 1,11,494 per year
Data Visualization Specialist 95,650 USD per
year

DP-900 Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals Training gives
professionals exposure on core concepts such ad
big data analytics, database concepts and data
processing needs in cloud environments.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Basic understanding of concepts such as tables of
data in Excel.
Prior knowledge of applying data concepts while
using Microsoft Azure Data Services is Beneficial
Basic familiarity with basic cloud computing,
data concepts,
relational and non-relational data is beneficial
Certification Cost This certification will cost
654 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in data preparation, visualization,
securing Power BI assets, and analysis within
Power BI.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Business Analyst 1,29,293 USD per year
Data Engineer 1,34,019 USD per year
Data Analyst 86,865 USD per year
Junior Cloud Administrator 63,244 USD per year
Azure Sales Associate 174,615 USD per year
AI 900 Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Training
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Training is
designed for providing professionals with
foundational level AI skills. Focusing on the
technical aspect of developing Azure AI
solutions, this course helps in creating chatbot
with the help of the MS Azure platform.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements

A basic understanding of computers and regular
utilization of web browsers in beneficial.
Familiarity with data concepts and a general
understanding of the cloud is an advantage.
Certification Cost This certification will cost
654 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in gaining a foundational
understanding of AI and machine learning (ML),
implementing Azure Services, and conversational
AI workloads on Azure.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Data Scientist 1,66,171 USD per year
AI Engineer 101,752 USD per year
Machine Learning Engineer 1,69,784 USD per
year
Quality Assurance Analyst 74,121 USD per year
Salesforce Analyst 113,031 USD per year
SC-100 Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect
Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Training helps
professionals with upskilling backgrounds to
evaluate cybersecurity strategies in areas such
as governance risk compliance (GRC), data
applications, and security operations (SecOps).
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Basic experience with hybrid and cloud
implementations
Advanced experience in identity and access,
security operations, securing data, platform
protection, and securing applications.
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in designing, governance

risk compliance (GRC), security operations
(SecOps), and data application security.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Security Consultant 93,346 USD per year
Cloud Security Architect 2,33,478 USD per year
Cybersecurity Architect/Engineer 144,461 USD
per year
Security Operations Analyst 104,793 USD per
year
Solution Architect 152,973 USD per year
MB-700 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
Operation Solutions
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Operation
Solutions Training is for professionals for a
better understanding of Dynamics 365 for
Operations.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Learners should have an introductory knowledge of
the Dynamics 365 ecosystem and Microsoft Power
Platform.
Recommended
PL-600T00 Microsoft Power Platform Solution
Architect
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in designing,
implementing, and managing Microsoft 365 Finance
and Operation Solutions.

MB-800 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Functional Consultant
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Functional Consultant Training is intended for
professionals willing to upskill their expertise
in managing business core functionalities.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
This program is for professionals working in
Dynamics 365 Business Central, or functional
consultants working with Dynamics 365 apps.
Basic understanding of Business Central, Outlook,
and Microsoft 365.
Recommended
MB 920T00 Microsoft Dynamics 3654 Fundamentals
(ERP)
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in configuring, setting up, and
maintaining Business Central.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
1. Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant 110,056
USD per year
6. Business Analyst 1,29,293 USD per year
2. ERP Implementation Consultant 113,186 USD
per year
6. Solution Architect 152,973 USD per year
3. DevOps Specialist 159,921 USD per year
PL-600 Power Platform Solution Architect
Power Platform Solution Architect Training is
aimed at professionals who are skilled at
addressing solutions for a firms broader
business and technical needs.

Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements
Professional needs to have a minimum of 1 to 3
years as a power platform solution architect.
Professional needs to have 7 to 10 years of
experience as a developer or senior consultant.
Deep knowledge of Power Platform Architecture.
Recommended
PL-200T00 Microsoft Power Platform Functional
Consultant
PL-900T00 Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in solution envisioning,
architectural design, solution implementation,
and requirement analysis.
Salary Potential Completing this certification
helps professionals land in the given positions
below. We have further highlighted their salary
potential for better understanding
Power Platform Solution Architect 247,846 USD
per year
Functional Consultant 155,712 USD per year
Senior Consultant 1,59,006 USD per year
Project Manager 1,37,229 USD per year
Developer 1,35,627 USD per year
MS-721T00 Collaboration Communication Systems
Engineer Training
Collaboration Communication System Engineer
Training focuses on helping professionals
understand the engineering and management of
communication systems.
Prerequisite - Please note this course has the
given below requirements

Basic understanding of identity and access
management
Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and
Microsoft Teams
Basic understanding of networking,
telecommunication, and audio/visual basics
Recommended
MS-900T01 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
Certification Cost This certification will cost
2529 per participant.
Skills gained on completing this certification
Pursuing this certification helps professionals
gain skills in configuring, deploying, and
managing Microsoft Team phones, and certified
devices.
Steps To Become Microsoft Certified
Becoming Microsoft Certified requires one to
follow the given below steps. Please refer to the
figure.
Choose your certification This is the first
step, completing your skill-specific
certification is a journey. Choosing the right
certification based on your goals and career
will help you land the right job opportunities.
Enrolling in training Being an official learning
partner with Microsoft, training providers like
Microtek Learning help you to find suitable
study material, helpful mock exams, and constant
support from professionals and experts in the
industry.
Take mock exams Considering this option can help
you measure your understanding of the concepts.
Pass the exam By combining all the above steps,
you are now prepared to take the final step of
completing the exam.
Renew your certification Once you pass the exam,
every
certification has its own specific validity
period. Once that period expires you need to
renew your certification on the official website
or as guided by the certification provider.

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Why Choose Microtek Learning? Microtek Learning
has proved to be a trusted provider as it
recognizes its certification while providing a
guided learning experience with expert trainers
and empowering individuals. Our career support
experts have years of experience and further
ensure that they provide real-world
insights. With hands-on learning experience,
allowing professionals to experiment and
collaborate with knowledge sharing, Microtek
Learning provides tailored solutions with the
leading curriculum that directly contributes to
effective upskilling. Microtek Learning is
globally recognized and further has flexible
learning options.
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Conclusion Pursuing Microsoft Certification in
order to gain the right knowledge in expertise is
one of the best options for professionals to
upskill. Given certifications are tailored to
provide specific task and information to
professionals for becoming an expert.
These certifications are globally recognized and
seen as something that puts one knowledge onto a
pedestal, helps professionals showcase their
expertise, and helps them demonstrate their
commitment to continuously upskilling their
skills in a dynamically changing industry. So,
are you ready to choose your expertise and pursue
it to upskill for better results? If yes get in
touch with our team for further
assistance. FAQ 1. Which Microsoft Certification
is best for beginners? - Microsoft Certification
is globally recognized and further validates
skills, enhances credibility, and opens doors
for opportunities. The best beginners
certification is Microsoft Fundamentals (AZ-900)
or Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS- 900) 2. Which
Microsoft Certification is most
valuable? - Taking career value into
consideration, Microsoft Certified Azure
Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is considered to
be a highly skills-validating certification. 3.
Are Azure Skills in demand? - The answer is YES,
Azure skills are in demand. 4. How long are
Microsoft Certification valid? - Please note the
fundamentals certifications do not expire.
Apart from that Microsoft role-based and
specialty certifications are typically valid for
a year.
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5. Should I list Microsoft Certification on my
resume? - Yes, definitely adding a globally
recognized certification that is relevant to your
job can boost your chances of landing opportunitie
s. 6. What is a Microsoft Certified
Professional? - A Microsoft Certified
Professional is an individual who has earned
Microsoft Certification. They are able to
demonstrate expertise in specific Microsoft
Technologies or roles. This validates their
skills and knowledge. 7. How many Microsoft
Certifications are there? - There are over 250
certifications available at various levels that
include Fundamentals, Associate, Expert, and
Speciality that further validate the skills in
Microsoft Technologies. 8. What Microsoft
Certification should I get first? - If you are
looking to start your Microsoft Certification
Journey, you can initially start with Microsoft
Azure Fundamentals (AZ- 900) or Microsoft 365
Fundamentals (MS-900). 9. Which Microsoft
Certification is in high demand? - These given
below certifications are highly in demand for the
IT industry at the moment AZ-900 Microsoft
Azure Fundamentals Training AZ-104 Microsoft
Azure Administrator AZ-500 Microsoft Azure
Security Technologies AZ-400 Microsoft Azure
DevOps Engineer AZ-204 Developing Solutions for
Microsoft Azure 10. What Microsoft
Certification pay the most? - Here are three
certifications that have higher pay in the IT
industry currently
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Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate -
129,253 USD per year
Microsoft 365 Certified Enterprise Administrator
Expert 150,356 USD per year
Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect
Expert 147,740 USD per year

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