The Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification validates that you have the skills needed to run a highly efficient and modern data centre, with expertise in cloud technologies, identity management, systems management, virtualisation, storage and networking.
Earning an MCSE: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure certification qualifies you for such jobs as cloud administrator, cloud architect, computer support specialist and information security analyst.
Step 1. Earn one of the following Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certifications:
Step 2. Pass one of the following elective exams.
Choose one exam: | Optional training | Required exam | Certification earned |
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Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions | Take course 20532 | Take exam 532 | ![]() |
Implementing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions | Take course 20533 | Take exam 533 | |
Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions | Not yet available | Take exam 534 | |
Designing and Implementing Cloud Data Platform Solutions | Not yet available | Take exam 473 | |
Designing and Implementing Big Data Analytics Solutions | Not yet available | Take exam 475 | |
Securing Windows Server 2016 | Not yet available | Not yet available | |
Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure | Take course 20413 | Take exam 413 | |
Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure | Take course 20414 | Take exam 414 | |
Monitoring and Operating a Private Cloud | Take course 20246 | Take exam 246 | |
Configuring and Deploying a Private Cloud | Take course 20247 | Take exam 247 |
This MCSE certification can be re-earned every calendar year by passing an additional elective exam.