How to Get Microsoft Applied Skills

This short video gives you all the details you need to know from 3 Microsoft Certified Trainers!

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Video Summary

  • Create a Microsoft Learn account using your Microsoft email address.
  • Navigate to Microsoft Learn via the link shared for Microsoft credentials.
  • Filter your search by technology category, roles, and subject areas like Azure or security.
  • Complete the lab or exam required for the applied skill.
  • Share your achievement on LinkedIn and social media.

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Video Transcript

“I didn’t tell either Jonah or Tiago, and I didn’t prepare them for this, but Jonah, I’m going to put you on the spot. Close your eyes and tell me the exact steps to get an applied skill. Describe the Microsoft Learn screen. Oh, I already looked at it. So first, of course, you need to prepare, earn, and share. But basically, in my personal experience, you need to have a Microsoft Learn account using your Microsoft email address. Then, just like when you schedule an exam for Microsoft certifications or do a hands-on lab on Microsoft Learn, you go to the link we shared in the chat for Microsoft credentials. You will filter the technology category—let’s say you want to learn the Microsoft credentials for Azure. You can filter it by roles, your level, and the subject areas you want to learn, like security or application development. Then, you look for something suitable for what you want to learn and what applies to your current project. When you pass the lab or exam for the applied skills, don’t be afraid and be brave to share it on your LinkedIn profile and even your social media. That’s my own version, the long one, but with my eyes closed. That is great.”

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