Microsoft Azure aims to fill in the skill gap between the industry requirement and the resources available and to do that they have taken following measures:
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Introduce Roles Based Certifications
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Provide Aligned Experience
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Make Certifications simple and discoverable
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Have more industry recognition to the certifications offered
In the process they have classified Azure Certifications into three major categories, which are:
These certifications have levels where one has to first get an associate-level certification and then use it as a stepping stone for advanced level certification.
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You could choose an Azure certification that aligns with the role that wish to build your career on or with the one that you are passionate about.