Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals (MS-900) Exam Overview

Greetings everybody. My name is Tech Gee and I want to welcome you all to my Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals course. The information that I will be presenting in this course is going to give you everything you need to know to successfully pass the Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals exam, assuming you study properly.

According to Microsoft, this exam is designed for candidates looking to demonstrate foundational-level knowledge of cloud-based solutions to facilitate productivity and collaboration on-site, at home, or a combination of both.  Candidates may have knowledge of cloud-based solutions or may be new to Microsoft 365.  Candidates can use this exam to prepare for other Microsoft certifications, but it is not a prerequisite for any of the related certifications.

Candidates should be able to recommend Microsoft 365 solutions that address common organizational IT challenges.  They should understand how Microsoft 365 solutions improve productivity, facilitate collaboration, & optimize communications.  They should also understand how Microsoft 365 solutions help secure data & identity and facilitate compliance.

Candidates should be able to recommend solutions for endpoint and application management, desktop virtualization, automated operating system deployment, and reporting & analytics.  They should be familiar with Microsoft 365 licensing, deployment, and migration assistance, and support options for organizations looking to maximize their investment in the cloud.

What Skills Will You Learn?

The Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals exam is broken up into 4 subject areas:

• Describe cloud concepts (5 – 10% of the exam)
  • Understand the benefits of cloud computing:  scalability, reliability, & cost-effectiveness.
  • Differentiate between cloud service types:  IaaS, PaaS, & SaaS.
  • Learn key cloud deployment models:  public, private, & hybrid clouds.
• Describe Microsoft 365 apps & services (45 – 50%)
  • Gain proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools such as Word, Excel, Teams, & SharePoint.
  • Understand collaboration & productivity features like OneDrive integration and shared workspaces.
  • Dive into app management & service configurations.
• Describe security, compliance, privacy, & trust in Microsoft 365 (25 – 30%)
  • Learn about Microsoft’s security features, including multi-factor authentication & threat protection.
  • Explore compliance offerings like GDPR alignment & regulatory certifications.
  • Grasp the principles of data privacy & trust in the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Describe Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, & support (10 – 15%)
  • Understanding licensing models:  per-user subscriptions & enterprise agreements.
  • Familiarize yourself with pricing tiers & value-added features.
  • Learn about Microsoft support plans & troubleshooting tools.

Microsoft 365 Certified Fundamentals (MS-900) Exam Details

• Exam Duration:  45 minutes
• The exam will be proctored and is not open book.  
• You may have interactive components to complete as part of the exam.
• If you fail the exam, you can retake it 24 hours after the first attempt.  For subsequent retakes, the amount of time may vary.
• Languages
  • English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), French, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Russian, & Italian.
• Cost:  $99.
• For more info, visit the official Microsoft Learn website.