With Westminster’s Digital Academy, you can get qualified as a Microsoft Certified Fundamentalist (MCF) for free.
The MCF certification represents an industry standard, globally recognised qualification that will put you on the path to successful future careers in artificial intelligence (AI), data science and cloud computing, making it a valuable addition to your CV.
Courses available
Our courses offer certification in:
- AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
- AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
- DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals
- MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)
- MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
- MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
- SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
What’s involved?
You can sign up to enrol on these online courses at any time. Courses are all completed through self-study via Blackboard and Microsoft Learn.
Exams
Once you complete the relevant training, you’ll need to take a mock exam to prepare for the final exam. After successfully passing the mock exam, you’ll be able to take the final exam.
Exam dates are usually announced on Blackboard, and you’ll receive notifications once you’re enrolled on the module.
There are no fees for the exam or training, but places are limited each year and exams are scheduled monthly.
What happens in the final exam?
Exams are currently operating on a hybrid approach, meaning they can take place on campus or online.
- Task-based exams using a live software environment.
- Duration: 50 minutes.
- Based on the skills covered in your training.
Please note: you must to pass the mock exam and provide evidence before you are allowed to take the final exam.
How can I sign up?
These certifications are available for current and fully enrolled University of Westminster students and staff only.
To enrol, please email your student or staff ID and chosen courses to [email protected].
If you have any questions, please contact us using the same email address.