MB-700 study plan
MB-700 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Define solution strategies
Map the five subareas of solution strategy definition (business requirements, data model, security, integration, ALM) to the MB-700 skills outline
Draft a one-page requirements traceability matrix for a hypothetical Dynamics 365 implementation, linking each business goal to a functional area
Compare fit-gap vs. process-first approaches and write a 150-word recommendation for a mid-size client
List the decision criteria for choosing between model-driven, canvas, and Power Pages apps in a solution architecture
Your checkpoint
A 2-page solution strategy brief (requirements matrix + app-type decision rationale) for a fictional client scenario, saved as a PDF.
Define solution strategies
Decompose a business process into Dynamics 365 apps and modules, justifying each mapping
Design a data model (entities, relationships, ownership) for a customer-service scenario and validate it against reporting needs
Identify three integration patterns (real-time, batch, event-driven) and select one for a given latency and volume requirement
Document non-functional requirements (performance, availability, compliance) and translate them into architectural constraints
Your checkpoint
An architecture decision record (ADR) set of 4 records covering app mapping, data model, integration pattern, and non-functional constraints.
Define solution strategies & Architect solutions
Translate the week-2 data model into a security model (business units, teams, roles, field security profiles)
Evaluate licensing and capacity implications of the proposed solution using Microsoft Learn licensing modules
Define an environment strategy (dev, test, UAT, prod) with solution layering and managed vs. unmanaged decisions
Produce a risk register with 5 architectural risks and mitigations
Your checkpoint
A security and environment strategy document (3 pages) plus a 5-item risk register with likelihood, impact, and mitigation.
Architect solutions
Compare Power Platform and Dynamics 365 first-party capabilities against custom development for three scenarios
Design a coexistence and migration path from a legacy CRM to Dynamics 365, including data volume and cutover considerations
Evaluate ALM tooling (Power Platform CLI, Azure DevOps pipelines, solution checker) and select a pipeline design
Draft a high-level solution blueprint that integrates the week 1-3 artifacts into a single architecture narrative
Your checkpoint
A 5-page solution blueprint with architecture diagram (components, integrations, environments) and a one-page executive summary.
Architect solutions & Manage implementations
Define the implementation project phases (discovery, design, build, test, deploy, hypercare) with entry and exit criteria
Build a RACI matrix for a 10-person implementation team covering functional, technical, and PM roles
Identify the top 5 implementation risks (scope creep, data quality, adoption) and write mitigation actions
Map the solution blueprint to a work breakdown structure with estimated effort per workstream
Your checkpoint
An implementation plan (WBS + RACI + phase gate criteria) in a spreadsheet or table format.
Manage implementations & Manage testing
Design a test strategy covering unit, system integration, UAT, regression, and performance testing for a Dynamics 365 rollout
Write 10 test cases (given/when/then) for the highest-risk business processes identified in week 5
Define defect triage severity levels and a resolution SLA aligned to project phase
Plan a data migration rehearsal with validation checkpoints and rollback criteria
Your checkpoint
A test plan document (strategy, 10 test cases, defect SLA, migration rehearsal checklist).
Manage testing & Architect solutions
Create a UAT execution plan with participant roles, schedule, and sign-off criteria
Design a go-live readiness checklist covering cutover, training, support model, and rollback
Review the full architecture against the test results and identify any design gaps requiring rework
Prepare a 10-question self-assessment covering all four MB-700 domains and score it honestly
Your checkpoint
A go-live readiness checklist and a scored self-assessment with a list of weak areas to revisit in week 8.
Architect solutions & Define solution strategies & Manage implementations & Manage testing
Revisit weak areas from the week-7 self-assessment and close knowledge gaps using targeted Microsoft Learn modules
Complete two timed practice sets (at least 40 questions each) and review every incorrect answer
Summarize the 10 most commonly confused MB-700 concepts in your own words
Finalize a one-page exam-day strategy covering question triage, time allocation, and flagging approach
Your checkpoint
A personal exam readiness sheet (weak-area closure log + practice scores + one-page strategy).
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain, without notes, how to map a business process to Dynamics 365 apps and justify the data model choices in the ADR set.
Week 4: Solution blueprint is complete and internally consistent: every business requirement traces to a component, and every component has an environment and security decision.
Week 6: Test plan covers all required test levels and includes at least 10 concrete test cases with expected results; defect SLA is defined.
Week 8: Scored at least 80% on both timed practice sets and closed all items on the weak-area list from week 7.