How to Become SharePoint Certified?

If you want to build a career in SharePoint administration, development, or collaboration solutions, earning a Microsoft SharePoint certification is one of the most effective ways to validate your skills and stand out in today’s competitive IT landscape.

At Microtek Learning, we help learners worldwide gain the right technical expertise and certification guidance to become SharePoint-certified professionals — whether you’re an IT administrator, business analyst, or developer working with Microsoft 365.


Understanding SharePoint Certification

Before we dive into the steps, it’s important to understand that Microsoft no longer offers a single “SharePoint Certification.” Instead, SharePoint is now part of the Microsoft 365 certification pathway, which reflects the platform’s integration with tools like Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Azure.

Becoming SharePoint certified today means earning one or more Microsoft 365 role-based certifications that focus on cloud collaboration, administration, and app development using SharePoint Online.


Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming SharePoint Certified

Step 1: Learn the Basics of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint

Start by gaining a solid foundation in Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, and OneDrive for Business.

The best entry-level certification is:

  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals (MS-900)
    This certification helps you understand how SharePoint fits into the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem — including collaboration, cloud storage, and compliance.

Recommended course at Microtek Learning:
👉 Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900) Training


Step 2: Choose Your Career Path in SharePoint

Depending on your job role or career goals, there are different paths to becoming SharePoint certified:

Career Goal Recommended Certification Focus Area
IT Administrator Microsoft 365 Certified: Teamwork Administrator Associate Managing SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and Teams
Developer Microsoft 365 Certified: Developer Associate (MS-600) Building apps and integrations using SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and Graph API
Power User / Business Analyst Microsoft Certified: Power Platform App Maker (PL-100) Automating SharePoint workflows using Power Automate and Power Apps

Each path deepens your expertise in the tools and technologies that modern organizations rely on for collaboration, automation, and content management.


Step 3: Gain Hands-On Experience with SharePoint Online

Practical experience is key to mastering SharePoint. Set up a Microsoft 365 Developer account or practice in a SharePoint sandbox environment to explore:

  • Site collections and libraries

  • Permissions and sharing controls

  • Power Automate flows

  • SharePoint Framework (SPFx) customizations

At Microtek Learning, our SharePoint training programs include real-world labs and guided exercises to help you build this hands-on knowledge.


Step 4: Prepare for the Certification Exam

Once you choose your certification track, it’s time to prepare for the exam through structured learning:

  • Attend Microsoft instructor-led training via Microtek Learning

  • Access self-paced video modules and practice questions

  • Review official Microsoft Learn documentation for SharePoint

Our expert trainers at Microtek Learning provide exam-focused sessions, mock tests, and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) support to ensure you’re fully prepared.


Step 5: Earn Your Certification and Stay Updated

After passing your exam, you’ll receive an official Microsoft certification badge — globally recognized and verifiable through Microsoft Learn.

Since Microsoft continuously evolves SharePoint and Microsoft 365, staying certified means keeping up with new technologies such as:

  • Microsoft Syntex (AI-powered content management)

  • Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

  • SharePoint Premium and Viva Connections

Microtek Learning offers recertification paths and advanced Microsoft 365 training to help you stay ahead in your career.


Why Get SharePoint Certified?

Becoming SharePoint certified offers global career advantages, including:

  • Recognition as a Microsoft-verified expert in cloud collaboration

  • Better career opportunities in IT administration, project management, and solution architecture

  • The ability to design, deploy, and manage SharePoint environments efficiently

  • Increased earning potential and credibility in enterprise collaboration roles


How Microtek Learning Helps You Become SharePoint Certified

At Microtek Learning, we provide end-to-end guidance for your SharePoint certification journey, including:

  • Official Microsoft course materials and exam vouchers

  • Live instructor-led and self-paced learning options

  • Hands-on labs and real-world SharePoint project simulations

  • Certification support and skill assessment

Whether you’re transitioning from traditional IT roles or starting your journey in Microsoft 365, we make your SharePoint certification journey structured, practical, and career-focused.


Final Takeaway

To become SharePoint certified, start with Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, choose a role-based certification, gain hands-on experience, and prepare with expert-led training from Microtek Learning.

SharePoint is not just a collaboration tool — it’s the foundation of modern digital workplaces powered by Microsoft 365.
With the right certification, you can unlock global opportunities in cloud collaboration, automation, and enterprise productivity.

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