Certification pre-requisites

Hello, I have the following question about certification pre-requisites:

If I take and pass the Microsoft SC-100 exam without having any of the pre-requisite certifications, am I still eligible to receive the MS Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification once I gain (at least one of) the pre-requisite certifications?

I asked Copilot this question and it told me:

Yes, you can take and pass the Microsoft SC-100 exam without having the prerequisite certifications. Once you pass the SC-100 exam, it will remain valid. You will be eligible to receive the Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification once you obtain at least one of the prerequisite certifications.

The prerequisite certifications include:

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

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Feel free to ask if you have any more questions about the certification process or exam preparation!

Please, I just wanted to make sure that what Copilot told me is correct :) Could you kindly confirm?

Hello Hugh!

 

Welcome to Microsoft’s Community.

 

We understand that you want to know if you can receive the MS Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert certification. We will gladly assist.

We confirm the information provided. Please know that there are no restrictions to the order in which you would like to take the Exams.

 

Bear in mind that the Certificate will only be generated after approving all the requirements under the same profile.

 

You will need to complete one additional prerequisite to receive the Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Certification.

-         Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

-         Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300)

-         Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200)

 

Here is more information on how to achieve the Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Certification.

 

Please know that the reason you cannot see the Certificate is because this Exam does not issue a Certification by itself.

To receive the Certification, the prerequisite option must be active to have the learning path completed. 

 

Once you complete the prerequisite in 24 to 48 hours you will receive your title, in case to visualize any issue you can contact us, and we will be glad to assist you.

 

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Thanks Isobel. That fully answers my query and case can be closed.

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Hello Hugh

 

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