College credit for certification exams
Earn college credit
Students can get college credit for passing Microsoft exams and earning Microsoft certifications. College credits measure the number of applied hours that are recognized for successful completion of a particular course of study. Note that you’ll receive credit for receiving the certification, not for taking the course.
Most schools in the United States are members of the American Council on Education (ACE), the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions. This includes two-year, four-year, public, and private colleges and universities. Two out of every three students in the U.S. are educated at an ACE school.
Students can also earn college credit through Excelsior College, an accredited online school. College credit through Excelsior College is managed through the National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS).
About ACE college credit
After successfully earning certain certifications, apply for credit hours through an ACE member school. These schools are ACE member schools that review Microsoft certifications for college credits.
ACE recommendations for Microsoft exams last for three years. For more information about ACE and the exams they support, visit ACE Credit System.
ACE has established credit recommendations for the following Microsoft Certification exams:
| Exam title | ACE ID | Recommended Credits | Recommendation Active Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals | MLS-0063 | 1 | September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 |
| Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator | MLS-0058 | 2 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure | MLS-0060 | 2 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies | MLS-0066 | 2 | September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 |
| Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals | MLS-0054 | 2 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam DA-100: Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI | MLS-0065 | 2 | September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 |
| Exam DP-100: Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | MLS-0061 | 3 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals | MLS-0064 | 2 | September 1, 2020 to August 30, 2023 |
| Exam MB-901: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals | MLS-0055 | 3 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam MD-100: Windows 10 and Exam MD-101: Managing Modern Desktops | MLS-0059 | 3 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams | MLS-0067 | 3 | September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 |
| Exam MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals | MLS-0057 | 3 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
| Exam PL-100: Microsoft Power Platform App Maker | MLS-0062 | 1 | September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2023 |
| Exam PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals | MLS-0056 | 2 | June 1, 2020 to May 30, 2023 |
How to send your Microsoft Certification transcript to your ACE college or university
You will order your transcript through Credly. To see how it works, watch Credly’s 90-second video.
Most institutions will only consider a transcript official if it comes from the learning institution. You cannot send the transcript yourself.
Order your transcript to be sent to your college or university following these steps:
- Log in to your account on Credly.
- Access your account menu in the upper right of the screen and select “Send transcript”.
- Provide the information in the form. This is an official document, so enter the information carefully. You will need the name and/or department and email address for the recipient of the transcript. This is normally available on the college’s website for information about where to send transfer transcripts.
- When you’ve completed the form, click “Continue”.
- Before you order, click on “View transcript” to download a free copy. Use this copy to check that all of your credentials are displayed correctly before you send an official version to your school. If a credential is missing on your transcript but it shows up on your profile, check to make sure that the credential is set to “Public” so that it can be included on your transcript.
- Click “Send” and look for the pop up to let you know it’s been delivered.
About NCCRS college credit through Excelsior College
After you’ve earned specific certifications, you can request credit from Excelsior College.
NCCRS has established credit recommendations for the following Microsoft Certification exams, through Excelsior College until June 2024.
| Certification Exam title | Recommended Credits |
|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert 1. MS-100 Microsoft 365 Identity and Services 2. MS-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security | 2 |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Expert 1. MS-200 Planning and Configuring a Messaging Platform 2. MS-201 Implementing a Hybrid and Secure Messaging Platform OR 3. MS-202 Microsoft 365 Messaging Administrator Certification Transition | 2 |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate 1. MD-100 Windows 10 2. MD-101 Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security | 2 |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate 1. MS-500 Microsoft 365 Security Administration | 2 |
| Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate 1. MS-300 Deploying Microsoft 365 Teamwork 2. MS-301 Deploying SharePoint Server Hybrid OR 3. MS-302 Microsoft 365 Teamwork Administrator Certification Transition | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate 1. AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator | 4 |
| Microsoft Certified Azure Developer Associate 1. AZ-204: Developing Microsoft Azure Solutions | 4 |
| Microsoft Certified Azure DevOps Engineer Expert 1. AZ-400: Microsoft Azure DevOps Solutions | 4 baccalaureate/3 graduate |
| Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect: Expert 1. AZ-303: Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies 2. AZ-304: Microsoft Azure Architect Design | 4 baccalaureate/3 graduate |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate 1. AI-100 Designing and Implementing an AI Azure Solution | 1 |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate 1. DP-200 Implementing an Azure Data Solution 2. DP-201 Designing an Azure Data Solution | 4 |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate 1. DP-100 Designing and Implementing a Data Science Solution on Azure | 1 |
| Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate 1. AZ-500 Microsoft Azure Security Technologies | 4 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Customer Service Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-200 Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Core 2. MB-230 Dynamics 365 for Customer Service | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Field Service Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-200 Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Core 2. MB-240 Dynamics 365 for Field Service | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Financials Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-300 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Unified Operations Core 2. MB-310 Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Financials | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Manufacturing Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-300 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Unified Operations Core 2. MB-320 Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Manufacturing | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Supply Chain Management Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-300 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Unified Operations Core 2. MB-330 Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, Supply Chain Management | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Marketing Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-200 Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Core 2. MB-220 Dynamics 365 for Marketing | 2 |
| Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 for Sales Functional Consultant Associate 1. MB-200 Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Core 2. MB-210 Dynamics 365 for Sales | 2 |
How to send your Microsoft Certification transcript to Excelsior College
To request credit, follow these steps:
- Complete the application.
- Verify your certification using one of the options below.
- Email the completed application to Excelsior College with the verification of your credential. Do NOT send the application or email to Microsoft.
Verification of certification option 1 – share a badge:
- Sign in to your Microsoft Certification Dashboard.
- Go to the “Badges” section of dashboard and follow the steps to claim your badge (if you haven’t already done so).
- Follow the steps to share your badge via email with itcertifications@excelsior.edu.
- For further information visit: Access your transcript, certificates, and badges.
Verification of certification option 2 – share a transcript:
- Sign in to your Microsoft Certification Dashboard.
- Go to “Transcript” section and select “Share or download”.
- Select “Share.” Enter a personal access code and turn on “Include Address Details.” Select “Share” again.
- Copy and paste the following information provided on the site:
- Transcript ID
- Access code
- Transcript viewing page
- Paste the information in an email and send to itcertifications@excelsior.edu.
Note that a badge and a transcript are the not the same thing. The badge is a digital symbol that you’ve passed a certification and can be used to highlight on sites such as LinkedIn. The transcript is an official document when submitted to the registrar’s office of an institution will accept it as official completion of an exam.
Visit the NCCRS credit for Microsoft certifications landing page for more information.