With industry recognized certifications, you will have the opportunity to update your Linkedin profile and increase opportunities to attract potential recruiters and employers for better job opportunities. Certifications are a powerful asset for job seekers and those looking to advance their career.

In fact, certifications help make hiring easier, helping job seekers to stand out from the crowd. More than half of IT decision makers believe that the number one benefit of certified individuals is their ability to close organizational skills gaps seen in an ever-changing technology environment.

Microsoft provides you with the ability to start a specific certification path that matches your job role and help you improve your skills. Microsoft certificates can be categorized by job role, as will be discussed below, certificate type, or level.

When talking about the certificate level, Microsoft Fundamental certifications are recommended for those planning on starting a new technology or changing career path. The Microsoft Associate certifications require a minimum of two years of practical experience in the certificate subject. For the Microsoft Expert certifications, you will need to have up to five years of deep practical experience with the specific technology to get certified in that field.