Microsoft Dynamics 365 is the answer to the missing link between businesses and customer engagement. This product empowers businesses and propels them further with the right training plus certification for the workforce.

What is Microsoft Dynamics 365?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a cloud-based enterprise software platform that houses several core functions under one package. It bundles together Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Human Capital Management (HRM), plus Power BI for the reporting of insights.

What can Microsoft Dynamics 365 do?

Microsoft Dynamics 365 hosts a set of apps to perform several functions under one unified program. These apps not only share the same business data, but they may also interact with each other in novel ways. The core 7 functions are:

• Sales: Build relationships with customers and boost sales through actionable insights
• Marketing: Create customer journeys to nurture leads and engage with them
• Service: Develop customer and field service with intelligent analytics
• Operations: Covers the aspect of supply chain management
• Finance: Optimize financial control with AI-driven insights
• Commerce: Set up and run digital commerce across online and offline channels
• HR: Perform HR job duties with self-service tools and Microsoft products

Basic Facts About Microsoft Dynamics 365

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounts for more than half of USD3 billion revenue of business application revenue in 2020
• Microsoft is expected to overtake CRM market leader, Salesforce in the next 3 years

In addition, 2 major updates are released annually by Microsoft to improve its performance. This translates to a new skills gap for dedicated Dynamics 365 and it warrants the need for training and certification.

Setting Up For Success With Microsoft Dynamics 365 Certifications

• 28% of certified technical professional received salary increment
• 23% of certified technical professionals reported salary raise up to 20%
• 13% of certified technical professionals found new jobs in different industry
• 76% of certified technical professionals experienced better job satisfaction

Source: Pearson VUE survey, 2021 Value of IT Certification

Certification requires time and cost but in actuality, it’s an investment for your career. It helps one to stand out among their peers with in-demand specialized expertise. In addition, certifications also give candidates an extra edge for employers to notice them. A Microsoft Dynamics 365 certification provides global recognition for skills mastery.

Roadmap To Microsoft Dynamics 365 Certifications

Microsoft Dynamics 365 certifications are formulated in role-based paths to grow a candidate’s skills in accordance with current technical knowledge. Similar to other Microsoft certification ladders, the levels are divided into fundamental, associate, and expert. Higher level of certification hinges on previous certifications (if apply) and existing expertise as prerequisites.

Fundamental

Microsoft will retire Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals on 30th June 2021. Another two fundamental certifications are introduced in the portfolio – Customer Engagement Apps CRM and Finance and Operation Apps ERP. Candidates should plan their certification journey wisely with this new development.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Customer Engagement Apps (CRM)

This certification demonstrated that candidates are able to work with customer engagement apps in Microsoft Dynamics. It also shows basic operational knowledge of Dynamics 365 Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Field Service, and Project Operations.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps (ERP)

This certification covers the expertise of SCM, finance, commerce, HR, project operations, and business centre. It shows that the candidate understands how to work with finance and operations apps and fitting them into the Microsoft ecosystem.

Associate – CRM

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales Functional Consultant Associate

This certification is a testament of a candidate’s skills in using Microsoft Dynamics 365 to employ effective management of leads and orders for boosting sales. High degree of competency is also required to work with Microsoft Power Platform to work with data.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Marketing Functional Consultant Associate

This certification shows the candidate is able to develop marketing initiatives (campaigns, e-mails, customer journeys), work with stakeholders, and configure Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, others) as well. Candidates with this certification presumably are able to launch and maintain effective projects and promotions.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service Functional Consultant Associate

This certification is designed for professionals who are the frontline of enterprises to interact with customers. Customer satisfaction will primarily be the main goal of candidates as one will rely upon omnichannel solutions to implement solutions.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Field Service Functional Consultant Associate

This certification will highlight candidate abilities to configure and implement solutions for resource management such as inventory plus work orders. The end goal is to complete the field service life cycle and the candidate is required to possess 1-3 years experience for this certification.

Associate – ERP

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate

As the name implies, this certification will see the candidate work in a finance-related field in Microsoft Dynamics 365. This will require candidates to analyze business requirements and translate them into successful business processes and solutions. Good competency with business accounting principles and financial operations are also required.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Functional Consultant Associate

An certification suitable for candidates with a deep understanding of manufacturing industry standards. The certification is more role-specific than the others where it yields high usability in implementing Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management in order to meet the needs of their organization.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate

The certification shows the candidate possesses fundamental understanding of manufacturing industry standards. The candidate would also be proven to know how to configure and implement Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management in acing the goals of organizations.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Developer Associate

This certification proves that the candidate is a developer who is able to translate requirements into critical system functionality with finance and operations apps in Microsoft Dynamics 365. The candidate is also proven to be proficient with anything to do with software and data.

Expert

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert

This is an advanced certification with prerequisites of 4 certifications. The candidate demonstrates a deep understanding of Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance and operation apps plus Microsoft Power Platform. In addition, the candidate is also able to play an advisor role to translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions.

 Start Your Certification Journey – From Home

The innovative spirit of Microsoft blended CRM and ERP into one platform and redefined CRM as we know it. Similarly, the training and certification for Microsoft Dynamics 365 at Trainocate reflect this pioneering thinking – say hello to Live Virtual Training. Now you can take your career to the next level without leaving home.