This is an exciting time to get certified, Microsoft has recently revamped and launched brand new certification paths to reflect today’s cloud-focused jobs, helping you to get hired, get ahead, be productive faster, and to receive the recognition you deserve.

Certifications give you a professional edge by providing globally recognised industry endorsed evidence of skills mastery, demonstrating your abilities and willingness to embrace new technologies.

This is where Microsoft Next Up can help you, it is certification in 3 steps that keeping you on track, motivated and provides you support the whole way through.

Created by Microsoft Australia Partner Learning Team in partnership with a number of Microsoft Certified Trainers, Next Up is a four-week, five-state exam cram structured to smoothly fast track your way to Microsoft Certification.

Step 1: Self-study – Four-week subscription to Opsgility Learning Portal (approximately 32 hours of labs and 48 hours of video) plus access to the Next Up Yammer Community to get the support you need whilst you prepare.

Step 2: Prep ready – A 4-hour virtual instructor-led exam cram, led by experts and designed to get you exam fit.

Step 3: The exam – Put your knowledge into practice. Sit the exam and become a Microsoft Certified Specialist.

Price range: $199 – $399  

Just click on the subject that interests you to register, Enrolment closes Friday, May 12.

For an extra incentive to earn a Microsoft Azure Certification check out our latest Australia Only Xbox competition

Once you pass the exam you become a Microsoft Certified Professional, you can share your achievements in a way that’s trusted and verifiable with your Microsoft badge! Your Microsoft badge empowers you to share your certification online with your professional network, find the employers that are looking for candidates like you, discover your salary potential, and easily apply for jobs.