Through a PASSHE initiative, IUP students are now eligible to obtain Microsoft Certifications.  The Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications and the resources to learn, prepare, and get certified, are free to students.

Algorithms used by LinkedIn to find qualified candidates prioritize skills achieved through certifications or badges on a user's profile. After completing these courses, you can add a badge to your LinkedIn profile to improve your ranking in job searches by employers. 

The following Microsoft fundamentals certification exams are available with this program:

  • AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
  • AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
  • SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
  • PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
  • MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)
  • MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
  • MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Please view the Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications page for more information on the Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications and how to get started.

Additionally, students can receive discounts on other certification exams.