What are the requirements to earn the certification?

The only requirement is to pass the official Microsoft certification exam, which is delivered through Certiport (a Pearson VUE business). No prior certification is mandatory before you book.

How can I prepare for the certification exam?

Work through the official e-learning courseware that ships with this product, then attempt the included practice tests until you are comfortably scoring above the pass mark. Re-reading the published exam objectives one final time before booking your slot helps a lot.

Where and how can I take the certification exam?

You can sit the exam at any authorised Certiport (a Pearson VUE business) testing centre, or — where the format supports it — via online proctoring from your own laptop. Etrain India is happy to help you find a centre and lock in a slot near you.

What topics are covered in the certification exam?

Questions are drawn from the published Microsoft skills outline. The areas you can expect to be tested on include: Concepts of security, compliance and identity; Capabilities of Microsoft Entra (Azure AD); Capabilities of Microsoft security solutions; Capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — and each one is walked through in the bundled courseware before you sit the exam.

How long is the certification valid?

Entry-level credentials like this one do not expire and remain valid for life. Some role-based or advanced certifications further up the same path may need to be renewed every one to three years, depending on the vendor's policy.

How will the certification benefit my career?

Most learners use Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) as a credential for roles like SOC Analyst (entry), IT Auditor, Compliance Analyst, Identity Administrator. Because it provides independent proof of skill, hiring managers tend to fast-track certified candidates during shortlisting and many Microsoft-aligned organisations factor it into internal promotions as well.

Can I showcase my certification on my résumé and professional profiles?

Absolutely. After passing, you'll be issued a digital badge that can be added to LinkedIn, your CV, your email signature and any personal site — a tap-to-verify credential that recruiters can authenticate instantly.

Are there any prerequisites for taking the certification exam?

This exam has no formal entry requirements. A little hands-on familiarity with the underlying tool helps, but the bundled courseware is designed to take you from zero to exam-ready on its own.

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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

Name: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
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Security, compliance and identity concepts across Microsoft cloud-based solutions.

Microsoft 20 hours Official certification

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Exam Duration: 45 – 60 minutes
No. of Questions: 32 – 43
Total Marks: 1000
Passing Marks: 700/1000

Proctored exam delivered by Microsoft either at an authorised Certiport / Pearson VUE testing centre or, where supported, online from your own computer.

The exact question count can vary slightly between exam forms — your screen will display the precise number of items at the start of your attempt.

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Certificate of completion

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

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