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Microsoft Certified Monthly Newsletter: April 4, 2019

Microsoft Certified Monthly This month's certification and training updates from Microsoft   March 2019 In this edition •   Certifications and exams •   Training (courseware, courses, clinics) •   Microsoft Press/Books Microsoft Certified member benefits and resources •   Sign in to the member website to download your certificates and view your transcripts Microsoft learning resources •   Microsoft Learning Community •   Find training •   Subscribe   Certifications and exams Exam News Roundup In March and early April, we released seven new beta exams, two live exams, and (finally!) two new Microsoft Official Practice Tests. (Unless otherwise noted, these exams were released on March 31, 2019.) New beta exams AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies (April 1, 2019) MB-220: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Marketing MB-240: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Field Service MB-300: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Unified Operations Core MB-310: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Financials MB-320: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Manufacturing MB-330: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Supply Chain Management New live exams MB-900: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration (March 26, 2019) New Microsoft Official Practice Tests AZ-300: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Learning Blog Roundup We regularly announce new role-based exams and certifications on the Microsoft Learning Blog. Stay tuned for all the details on the next wave of role-based certifications releasing in March and April 2019: Announcing the remaining Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement beta exams (posted March 31, 2019) Finish your Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations certification journey by taking a beta exam! (posted March 31, 2019) Are you an Azure Security Engineer? Want to become one? Check this out! (posted April 1, 2019) New exam offer: Certify with Confidence can help you get ahead As one of the first to earn a Microsoft role-based certification, you can get ahead of the pack when it comes to specific skills for today's high-demand jobs. To help you attain your full potential for advancement, the new Certify with Confidence offer gives you up to two exam retakes, for a total of three chances to pass your exam. In March, we added one new role-based exam to this offer and we expect to add more in April. Get the details at aka.ms/CertifyOffer. Offer ends May 31, 2019. Training (courseware, courses, clinics) Get the free e-book: Building IoT Solutions with Azure: A Developer's Guide If you're a developer who needs to work through technical challenges and start implementing new IoT solutions quickly, Building IoT Solutions with Azure: A Developer's Guide is the resource you need. Learn about Azure IoT tools and technologies, get step-by-step guidance on IoT basics, and connect to additional resources. Get the fundamentals on Azure in this introductory training Are you curious about cloud computing and where Microsoft Azure fits in? Our introductory training, Azure Fundamentals, can help. The course is designed for and open to anyone who wants to find out what Azure is, how it works, and how to best leverage the available services. Learn online at your own pace, with this no-charge, 12-module course. Here's a look at the first three modules: Module 1. Cloud Concepts - Principles of cloud computing (1 hour, 2 minutes) Running a business is easier and more efficient with cloud computing. Explore the core concepts, including common services, the benefits you can expect, and how to choose the right model. Module 2. Core Cloud Services - Introduction to Azure(36 minutes) Learn what Azure is and how it relates to cloud computing. Get a tour of Azure services, and then launch a Windows or Linux virtual machine in the cloud and configure it to run a basic web server. Module 3. Core Cloud Services - Azure architecture and service guarantees (45 minutes) Azure provides a global network of secure datacenters. Learn about the physical architecture, how redundancy is provided, and the service guarantees Microsoft offers. Microsoft Press/Books Save 40% with the Microsoft Press Earth Day sale Go green for Earth Day, and save 40% on your favorite Microsoft Press e-books during the month of April. E-book titles are delivered in three formats—EPUB, PDF, and MOBI—to read on your preferred device. Choose from top-selling titles, or shop by topic. To apply the discount, use code GREEN during checkout. Offer ends April 30, 2019. Shop the sale. March 2019 In this edition •   Certifications and exams •   Training (courseware, courses, clinics) •   Microsoft Press/Books Microsoft Certified member benefits and resources •   Sign in to your Microsoft certification dashboard to download your certificates and view your transcripts Microsoft learning resources •   Microsoft Learning Community •   Find training •   Subscribe   Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052