MB-800 · ● Active · Associate · Microsoft
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $165 USD |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 40–60 (mixed multiple-choice and multiple-response) |
| Passing | 700/1000 scaled |
| Format | Multiple choice, scenario-based, multiple response |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE, OnVUE proctored and on-site |
| Languages | English (regional versions may vary) |
| Valid | 1 year (requires annual renewal) |
| Renewal | Free online unproctored renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn |
| Prerequisites | None; practical Business Central experience recommended |
| Released | Current version active as of 2026 |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate ↗
Official exam guide — Study guide for Exam MB-800 ↗
Exam details page — Exam MB-800 ↗
About
The MB-800 certification validates your ability to implement and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). As a functional consultant, you work across core application setup, financial configuration, sales and purchasing workflows, and day-to-day operations. The exam, renewed in 2026, assesses hands-on configuration skills in a real Business Central environment and is a role-based credential for implementation teams and enterprise customers deploying BC in their organizations.
Domain context — ERP
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems integrate core business operations—finance, supply chain, inventory, projects, and human resources—into a single platform. Business Central is Microsoft's affordable, cloud-native ERP for SMEs, competing with Sage Intacct, Oracle NetSuite, and SAP S/4HANA. Functional consultants bridge business requirements and system configuration.
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Topics covered
- Set up Business Central (15–20%) — company setup, fiscal calendars, user permissions, chart of accounts initialization
- Configure Financials (20–25%) — general ledger, posting groups, bank reconciliation, tax setup, dimensions for cost tracking
- Configure Sales and Purchasing (15–20%) — customer/vendor master data, pricing, payment terms, order fulfillment, approval workflows
- Perform Business Central Operations (20–25%) — daily transaction processing, month-end/year-end close procedures, reconciliation, reporting
- Set up reporting and analytics (10–15%) — built-in reports, Power BI integration, KPIs, dashboards
- Configure inventory and assembly (10–15%) — item master, warehouse locations, stock transfers, item tracking, assembly workflows
Source: Study guide for Exam MB-800 ↗
Common skills at ERP · Associate
- Enterprise system navigation and configuration workflows
- Multi-company and multi-currency handling
- GL reconciliation and variance analysis
- Statutory and management reporting requirements
- Data migration and clean-up strategies
- Change management and user training delivery
- Integration with Office 365 and Power Platform
- Performance optimization and troubleshooting
Recommended courses at ERP · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Learn | MB-800T00: Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central | Free | ↗ |
| Udemy (AlphaBOLD) | MB-800: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant | $15–$20 | ↗ |
| Udemy | MB-800: Dynamics 365 BC Functional Consultant Exam Training | $15–$20 | ↗ |
| Pluralsight | Dynamics 365 Business Central Fundamentals | $29–$49/mo | ↗ |
| LinkedIn Learning | Dynamics 365 Business Central Essential Training | $30–$40/mo | ↗ |
Course selection rule: Link is to the specific MB-800 course, not generic "Dynamics 365" training.
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeasureUp | Microsoft Practice Test MB-800: Business Central Functional Consultant | $99–$149 | ↗ |
| Pearson Vue (Official) | MB-800 Microsoft Official Practice Test | $99 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No dedicated "Exam Ref MB-800" currently available | N/A | Microsoft Press | — | — |
Note: As of May 2026, no dedicated Exam Ref study guide specifically for MB-800 has been published by Microsoft Press (unlike AZ-* series certifications). Candidates rely on Microsoft Learn courses, vendor documentation, and practice exams. Monitor Microsoft Press Store for future releases.
Typical job titles at ERP · Associate
Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant · D365 BC Consultant · ERP Consultant (SME focus) · Business Central Implementation Specialist · Dynamics 365 Associate Consultant · NAV/BC Business Analyst
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list this cert as required or preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $90,000 – $155,000 | Glassdoor ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ |
| ZAR | No region-specific data available — use general Microsoft Dynamics roles | Pnet ↗ · CareerJunction ↗ |
| GBP | £40,000 – £62,000 | Glassdoor UK ↗ · IT Jobs Watch ↗ |
Note: Salary ranges for Business Central roles vary widely by location, company size, and industry vertical. SME-focused roles typically command lower mid-market salaries than large-enterprise ERP implementations.
Skills validated
- Dynamics 365 Business Central application configuration and navigation
- General ledger setup and posting logic
- Sales order and purchase order workflows
- Inventory and warehouse management (standard, not advanced)
- Financial reporting and reconciliation procedures
- Data migration and validation
- User role management and security
- Integration with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
- Month-end and year-end close processes
Related certifications
- Stacks with: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate (MB-310) ↗ (file not yet created) — for candidates pursuing multi-module Dynamics 365 expertise
- Prerequisite for: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Developer Associate (MB-820) ↗ — developers often start with functional knowledge
- Equivalents at this level: Sage Intacct Functional Consultant · NetSuite ERP Consultant (Oracle certification) · SAP S/4HANA Associate certifications
- Vendor overview: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Vendor Overview ↗ (file not yet created)
Sources
- Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate
- Study guide for Exam MB-800
- Exam MB-800 details page
- MeasureUp Practice Test MB-800
- Pearson Vue Official Practice Test
- Udemy MB-800 Course
- Erik Hougaard YouTube Channel
- New Horizons MB-800 Training
- Glassdoor: Dynamics 365 Business Central Consultant Salary (USD)
- ZipRecruiter: Business Central Consultant Jobs
- Glassdoor: Cape Town Business Central Salary (ZAR)
- MB-800 Certification Exam Guide (Vemula)
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: Microsoft Dynamics 365
Domain: ERP/SMB
Vendor: Microsoft