Microsoft Applied Skills is an industry-standard credential, designed to validate your expertise across a diverse array of Microsoft technology. As opposed to traditional certifications, Microsoft Applied Skills focuses on tangible, scenario-specific competencies, providing trust to the organisation, colleagues, hiring manager and recruiters.
Via an online, on-demand, product specific assessment, Microsoft verifies your proficiency in solving specific real-world problems. This certification enables organisations to pinpoint top-tier talent for critical projects and specialised scenarios.
QA and Microsoft Applied Skills can help you:
- Validate and affirm your skills through an official certification.
- Elevate your career opportunities on Microsoft technology.
- Demonstrate your skills alignment with industry demands and remain ahead of the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Why acquire Applied Skills certification?
Applied Skills represents a significant advancement in your career and validates your capabilities in critical technical skills, aligning perfectly with the latest industry demands in AI, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies.
91%
of the workforce who earned a credential are more confident in their abilities
77%
of the workforce are better able to innovate after earning certifications
66%
of IT managers said employees with IT certifications produce higher quality work
How does Applied Skills differ from Certifications?
Both play a crucial role, and each compliment the other. See how they compare below.
Microsoft Certifications
Goal: Validates broad technical proficiency
Context: Role-based
Scope: Breadth of skills
Format: Exam with interactive elements
Scope: Scheduled
Microsoft Applied Skills
Goal: Validates on specific skill
Context: Project-based
Scope: Scenario-specific skills
Format: Assessment via interactive lab experience
Flexibility: On-demand
Why get your Applied Skills certification with QA?
We've trained over 45,000 people in Microsoft technologies and applications. QA is one of the largest Microsoft learning partners in the UK, and one of the only Microsoft learning partners to be recognised as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud.
QA has earned training services designations in all 6 Microsoft solution areas:
- Digital & App Innovation
- Infrastructure
- Data & AI
- Modern Work
- Business Applications
- Security
These designations showcase our proficiency and depth of knowledge in each solution area, which earns QA the unique status of Microsoft Solutions Partner for Microsoft Cloud.
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