MS-700 · ● Active · Associate · Microsoft
Certification for IT professionals who plan, deploy, configure, and manage Microsoft Teams solutions for collaboration and communication in Microsoft 365 environments. Requires passing the 100-minute proctored exam and demonstrates capability across Teams architecture, security, governance, meeting/calling management, and troubleshooting.
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $165 USD (regional pricing varies) |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Questions | 40–60 mixed format (multiple choice, multiple response, case studies) |
| Passing | 700/1000 (scaled score) |
| Format | Multiple choice, multiple response, interactive case studies (PBQs) |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE OnVUE (proctored remote or test-center) |
| Languages | English (primary); check Microsoft Learn for localized availability |
| Valid | 1 year (annual renewal required) |
| Renewal | Free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn (unproctored) |
| Prerequisites | None; practical Teams experience recommended |
| Released | October 2021 (v1.1 current as of 2026) |
| Retiring | N/A (active) |
Vendor source — Microsoft Learn MS-700 ↗ Official exam guide — Study guide for Exam MS-700 ↗ Exam objectives — Exam MS-700 overview ↗
About
The MS-700 validates the skills of Microsoft Teams administrators who plan, implement, and manage Microsoft Teams environments for internal and external collaboration. Launched October 2021, it covers Teams architecture, governance, security compliance, calling/meeting infrastructure, and real-world troubleshooting. The certification demonstrates readiness for mid-level Teams administration roles managing enterprise deployments. Version 1.1 (current 2026) emphasizes network automation, security fundamentals, and AI integration alongside traditional Teams management.
Domain context — Collaboration/M365
Microsoft 365 Collaboration domain spans Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and related unified-communication tools for enterprise organizations. MS-700 focuses specifically on Teams—the hub for chat, meetings, calling, and app-integrated workflows.
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Topics covered
Official exam blueprint (2026 v1.1):
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Plan and configure Microsoft Teams environment (45–50%)
- Network planning and optimization
- Microsoft Teams licensing and subscriptions
- Teams architecture and infrastructure
- Microsoft Teams policies and settings
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Manage chat, teams, channels, and apps (25–30%)
- Create and manage teams and channels
- Manage external users and guest access
- Configure Teams apps and integrations
- Manage Teams data and governance
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Manage meetings and calling (15–20%)
- Plan and manage meetings
- Configure calling and phone systems
- Manage meeting policies and room devices
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Monitor and troubleshoot Microsoft Teams environment (5–10%)
- Monitor Teams health and diagnostics
- Troubleshoot communication issues (audio, video, client)
- Review audit logs and reports
Source: Official exam objectives ↗
Common skills at Collaboration/M365 · Associate
Shared skills for Microsoft 365 collaboration roles at Associate level — not specific to MS-700.
- Microsoft 365 tenant administration and provisioning
- Identity and access management (Azure AD integration)
- Governance, retention, and compliance policy design
- Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
- Performance monitoring and health assessment
- Security hardening and threat mitigation
- Cross-application data flow and integration
Recommended courses at Collaboration/M365 · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Learn | Course MS-700T00: Manage collaboration and communication with Microsoft Teams | Free | ↗ |
| CBT Nuggets | MS-700 Training: Microsoft Teams Administrator Online | $399–599/year | ↗ |
| LinkedIn Learning | Prepare for the Managing Microsoft Teams (MS-700) Exam Learning Path | $35–50/month | ↗ |
| Whizlabs | MS-700: Managing Microsoft Teams | $99–149 | ↗ |
| Udemy | Various MS-700 instructor courses (filter by rating) | $15–$60 | ↗ |
| Learning Tree | Managing Microsoft Teams Training (MS-700T00) | $2,495 (in-person/virtual) | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeasureUp | MS-700 Practice Test: Managing Microsoft Teams | $99–129 | ↗ |
| Whizlabs | MS-700 Practice Tests (with labs and Q&A) | $79–99 | ↗ |
| Microsoft Official (via Pearson VUE) | MS-700 Official Practice Test | $99 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam Ref MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams | Ed Fisher | Microsoft Press | 2021 | 978-0137578726 | ↗ |
| Exam Ref MS-700 Managing Microsoft Teams with Practice Test | Ed Fisher | Microsoft Press | 2021 | 978-0137666775 | ↗ |
Typical job titles at Collaboration/M365 · Associate
Microsoft Teams Administrator · M365 Collaboration Administrator · Unified Communications Engineer (Teams) · Microsoft 365 Teams Admin · Communications & Collaboration Engineer · Teams Support Engineer · Office 365 Teams Administrator
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list MS-700 as required or preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $85,000–$100,000+ | Glassdoor ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ |
| ZAR | R315,000–R450,000 (estimated from comparable Azure/M365 roles) | PayScale ZA ↗ · Glassdoor ZA ↗ |
| GBP | £45,000–£70,000 | IT Jobs Watch ↗ · Glassdoor UK ↗ |
Salary note: ZAR and GBP ranges reflect broader M365 and Teams administrator market; cert-specific salary surveys are limited in these regions.
Skills validated
Specific technologies and capabilities tested by MS-700 beyond general M365 knowledge.
- Microsoft Teams deployment architecture (hybrid, cloud-native)
- Teams policies: messaging, meeting, calling, app permission policies
- Teams governance: naming conventions, lifecycle management, retention
- Azure AD and Microsoft Entra integration for Teams identity
- Phone System and Direct Routing configuration
- Meeting recording, transcription, and compliance capture
- Teams security: data loss prevention, threat protection
- Guest access and external sharing controls
- App Store, custom apps, and third-party app governance
- Teams analytics, audit logs, and diagnostic tools
- Network planning: bandwidth, Quality of Service (QoS)
- Troubleshooting: connectivity, audio/video quality, client issues
Related certifications
- Stacks with: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102) ↗ · Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) ↗
- Prerequisite for: Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert (MS-101) ↗
- Replaces: N/A (launched 2021, currently active)
- Equivalents at this level: Cisco Certified Administrator Communication (CCAC) · Avaya Certified Administrator
- Vendor overview: Microsoft Vendor Overview
Sources
- Microsoft Learn MS-700 certification page
- Study guide for Exam MS-700
- Exam MS-700 overview
- CBT Nuggets MS-700 course
- LinkedIn Learning MS-700 path
- MeasureUp MS-700 practice test
- Whizlabs MS-700 practice test
- Microsoft Press Exam Ref MS-700
- Glassdoor Microsoft salary data
- ZipRecruiter Microsoft Teams jobs
- IT Jobs Watch UK Microsoft 365 data
- PayScale ZA Microsoft Azure salary
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: Microsoft 365 Parent domain: Collaboration/M365 Vendor overview: Microsoft Vendor Overview