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Clear filters- SC-300
How to pass SC-300: a 4-week study plan
SC-300 (Identity and Access Administrator) study plan: order by domain, a Microsoft Entra lab, a 4-week calendar and free practice.
3 min read - MS-102
How to pass MS-102 before it retires: a 5 to 8 week study plan
MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert) study plan: prerequisites, where to spend your time (Defender XDR, tenant, Entra, Purview), the retirement date and free practice.
3 min read - DP-100Retired exam
DP-100 retired: the current alternative (AI-300) and what to keep
DP-100 and Azure Data Scientist Associate retired on 1 June 2026. What happens to your certification, what AI-300 measures and which part of your study still applies.
3 min read - PL-300
How to pass PL-300: a 30-day study plan for Power BI
PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) study plan in 30 days: Power Query, modeling, DAX, visualization, security and mock exams. Start with free questions.
3 min read - AZ-500Retired exam
AZ-500 retired: which security certification to prepare
AZ-500 and Azure Security Engineer Associate retired on 31 August 2026. How to choose the next security certification (SC-300, SC-200) and what to keep.
3 min read - PL-200Retired exam
PL-200 retired: which Power Platform certification to prepare
PL-200 retired on 31 August 2026. Which part of your study still applies and when to choose AB-400 (development, replacing PL-400) or AB-620 (agents with Copilot Studio).
3 min read - PL-600Retired exam
PL-600 retired: the current path for Power Platform architects
PL-600 and Power Platform Solution Architect Expert retired on 30 June 2026. Where the role is heading, how to prove your skills and what to prepare now.
3 min read - PL-400
PL-400 exam: format, duration, passing score and booking
What the PL-400 exam is like step by step: booking on Pearson VUE, 100 minutes, 40-60 questions, question types, 700/1000 passing score and what happens if you fail.
3 min read - PL-400
How to pass PL-400: a study plan by starting level (4 to 12 weeks)
How long it takes to prepare for PL-400 by experience (4-6, 6-10 or 8-12 weeks), what to build before booking and how to practice. Free questions.
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