What are Microsoft Applied Skills?

Learn Microsoft Applied Skills with ONLC's hands-on, instructor-led classes to uplift your career!

Microsoft Applied Skills are scenario-specific as they target specific functionalities or tools within Microsoft products. This modular, flexible approach makes Applied Skills ideal for those looking to gain or prove mastery of specific skills.

Microsoft Applied Skills Badges are digital credentials that are awarded when one passes the online lab assessment. The badges provide a tangible, immediately applicable proof of expertise in a specific area, making it easier for professionals to showcase their abilities in a concise and focused manner. These digital badges are particularly beneficial for professionals who need to validate their skills quickly to meet job requirements or stand out in a competitive job market.

How to Earn Microsoft Applied Skills Badges

Earning a Microsoft Applied Skills badge is a straightforward process...

1. Train.
   Learn the project-based skill set by attending authorized Microsoft Applied Skills classes with ONLC, a Microsoft authorized training partner. Our classes are fully interactive with live, hands-on training that's led and supported by an online instructor.
   
   
2. Test.
   Take the online Microsoft Lab Assessment. After successfully passing the assessment, you'll receive your digital badge from Microsoft.
   
   
3. Promote.
   Add badges to your resume, online portfolio and social media. Microsoft Applied Skills badges are digitally verifiable, meaning employers can easily confirm the authenticity of the badge and the skills it represents.
   
   

The entire process, from learning to earning the badge, is designed to be accessible and efficient, allowing you to upskill quickly and effectively in today’s fast-paced work environment.

Learn Microsoft Applied Skills with these Live, Instructor-led Training Classes

Click the title of the classes marked with the green flag () to see specific locations and dates of Ready to Run classes. Click the title of the classes marked with the yellow flag () to see specific locations and dates of Early Notice classes.

Class Information

Click Title for Dates & Outlines	Days	Fee
For Admins and Support Professionals
AZ-1008: Administer Active Directory Domain Services	1	$495
For No/Low-Code & Pro Developers
PL-7001: Create and Manage Canvas Apps with Power Apps	1	$595
PL-7002: Create and Manage Automated Processes by using Power Automate	1	$595
PL-7003: Create and Manage Model-Driven Apps with Power Apps and Dataverse	1	$595
AI Development with Azure
AI-3019: Build AI Apps with Azure Database for PostgreSQL	1	$595
DP-3021: Configure and Migrate to Azure Database for PostgreSQL	1	$595
AI-050: Develop Generative AI Solutions with Azure OpenAI Service	1	$595
DP-3007: Train and Deploy a Machine Learning Model with Azure Machine Learning	1	$595
Microsoft Data & AI
DP-603: Implementing Real Time Analytics with Microsoft Fabric	1	$595
DP-604: Implement a Data Science Machine Learning Solution for AI with Microsoft Fabric	1	$595
DP-602: Implement a Data Warehouse with Microsoft Fabric	1	$595
DP-601: Implementing a Lakehouse with Microsoft Fabric	1	$595
AZ-1003: Secure Storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage	1	$595
4A4: MS-4004: Empower Your Workforce with Copilot for Microsoft 365 Use Cases	1	$495
4A5: MS-4005: Craft Effective Prompts for Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365	1	$495
4A6: MS-4006: Copilot for Microsoft 365 for Administrators	1	$595
4A7: MS-4007: Copilot for Microsoft 365 User Enablement Specialist	1	$595

 

 

Take Your Microsoft Applied Skills Further

Microsoft Applied Skills credentials can serve as stepping stones toward Microsoft certifications for which ONLC also provides training. Professional certification validates comprehensive knowledge in a particular technology or role.

Microsoft certifications cover a wider range of skills needed to be successful in critical roles that organizations need in today’s rapidly changing technical environment.

See Microsoft Technical Certifications

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