Certifications & Technical Validation
Systematic validation of comprehensive Microsoft Power Platform and data analytics capabilities
Combining 20 years of operational experience with systematic validation of modern Microsoft technologies. These certifications demonstrate both breadth of knowledge across the Microsoft ecosystem and practical, hands-on competency through applied skills assessments.
My certification strategy focuses on four core areas: data analytics and business intelligence, comprehensive Power Platform development, AI and intelligent application capabilities, and expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Notably, the four Power Platform Applied Skills map directly to the surfaces of my Arcova Engage project: canvas apps, model-driven apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio agents.
All 14 credentials are verifiable through Microsoft Learn and Credly. Click any credential link to verify authenticity.
Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
Role-based certification and practical assessments validating expertise in Power BI, DAX, data modeling, and Microsoft Fabric real-time intelligence solutions.
Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
Role-based certification validating comprehensive Power BI skills including data preparation, modeling, visualization, and deployment. Demonstrates expertise in DAX, Power Query, and dashboard design.
Issued: July 22, 2025
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Applied Skills: Implement Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric (APL-3008)
Hands-on practical assessment demonstrating ability to implement real-time data analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric's real-time intelligence capabilities.
Issued: October 28, 2025
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Applied Skills: Implement a Data Warehouse in Microsoft Fabric (APL-3010)
Hands-on practical assessment validating data warehouse design, implementation, and optimization skills within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
Issued: October 26, 2025
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Power Platform Development
Comprehensive hands-on assessments across the complete Power Platform stack, demonstrating ability to build canvas apps, automate workflows, create model-driven applications, and develop Copilot Studio agents.
AI Business Professional (AB-730)
Foundational certification covering how to evaluate, adopt, and apply Microsoft AI solutions to drive business value, improve decision-making, and enhance organizational productivity.
Issued: April 8, 2026
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Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
Foundational certification covering Power Platform capabilities, business value, and core concepts across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
Issued: July 23, 2025
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Applied Skills: Build Canvas Apps with Power Apps (APL-7001)
Hands-on assessment validating ability to create professional canvas applications with delegation-aware formulas, modern controls, and user-centered design.
Issued: May 27, 2025
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Applied Skills: Automate Processes with Power Automate (APL-7002)
Practical assessment demonstrating workflow automation capabilities including cloud flows, approval processes, and system integration patterns.
Issued: May 27, 2025
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Applied Skills: Create Model-Driven Apps and Dataverse (APL-7003)
Hands-on validation of model-driven application development, Dataverse data modeling, and business process automation.
Issued: May 28, 2025
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Applied Skills: Build Copilot Studio Agents (APL-7004)
Practical assessment demonstrating ability to create AI-powered conversational agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Issued: September 20, 2025
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Applied Skills: Enhance Agents with Autonomous Capabilities (APL-6000)
Practical assessment demonstrating ability to enhance AI agents with autonomous capabilities and a solid understanding of working with Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Microsoft Dataverse.
Issued: June 11, 2026
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Microsoft 365 & Office Specialist
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and foundational understanding of Microsoft 365 cloud services, validating the productivity tools expertise underlying my 8 years of dashboard development.
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert (MO-111)
Expert-level certification demonstrating advanced document creation, collaboration, and automation capabilities in Microsoft Word.
Issued: October 10, 2025
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Associate (MO-110)
Associate-level certification validating core Word document creation and editing skills.
Issued: October 3, 2025
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Expert (MO-211)
Expert-level certification demonstrating advanced Excel formulas, data analysis, PivotTables, and automation capabilities supporting my 8 years of dashboard development.
Issued: September 26, 2025
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Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (MO-210)
Associate-level certification validating core Excel spreadsheet creation and formula skills.
Issued: October 2, 2025
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Comprehensive Microsoft Ecosystem Expertise
This portfolio of 13 Microsoft certifications represents systematic validation of comprehensive technical capabilities across three interconnected domains:
✓ Data & Analytics: From data warehousing through real-time intelligence to executive dashboards
✓ Power Platform: Complete stack proficiency enabling end-to-end solution architecture
✓ Microsoft 365: Foundational productivity tools expertise supporting 20 years of operational work
All credentials documented above remain current and can be verified through official Microsoft channels.
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