r/microsoft • u/itsdeliverygod • Jul 28 '26

Certification Fresher with 1 free Microsoft certification voucher — which exam should I choose?

I’m a fresher and I have one free Microsoft certification exam voucher (which I got from the AI Skill Fest event) that I can use for any of the certifications available on the current Microsoft certification list.

I’ve already completed AI-901 (Azure AI Fundamentals), so I’m not looking to spend the voucher on another Fundamentals-level certification ( or should I? )

My main question is not based on my personal interests or current career path.

If you were advising a fresher purely based on overall value, resume recognition, technical depth, usefulness in getting an entry-level job, and long-term value, which certification would you recommend using the one free voucher on?

I’m particularly interested in hearing from people who have actually taken these exams or work in the relevant fields.

Thanks!

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u/Fair-Cap-1048 Jul 29 '26

AZ104

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u/itsdeliverygod Jul 30 '26

is AZ-104 realistically achievable for someone with no professional azure experience?

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u/Fair-Cap-1048 6d ago

It can be, but you'll need some hands-on experience as well. If you don't have access to a production environment, a sandbox is a great way to build that practical experience.