MB-800
Exam MB-800: Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate
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Exam MB-800 is the requirement for the Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Business Central Functional Consultant Associate credential, an intermediate-level certification for people who implement Dynamics 365 Business Central in small and medium businesses. Functional consultants configure the core application, create companies, migrate data, and collaborate with an implementation team so the system stays manageable and easy to use. The role spans financial management, sales, purchasing, inventory and fixed assets; candidates also configure role centers (insights, cues, action tiles, reports and charts), extend functionality with extensions, and work with Copilot capabilities and integrations to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Dynamics 365.
The exam is proctored and may include interactive components, and Microsoft allows 100 minutes to complete the assessment. Content is organised into four assessed areas: Set up Business Central, Configure financials, Configure sales and purchasing, and Perform Business Central operations.
Preparation typically starts with Microsoft's exam study guide, the free exam sandbox that demonstrates question types and the exam interface, and hands-on practice in a Business Central environment. The certification renews every 12 months at no cost by passing an online assessment on Microsoft Learn.
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How long is the MB-800 exam, and what is the format?
Microsoft states you have 100 minutes to complete the assessment. The exam is proctored and may include interactive components, so some of that time can go to tasks rather than standard multiple-choice items. A free exam sandbox lets you try the question types and interface before exam day.
What is the passing score for MB-800?
The official Microsoft exam page does not publish a passing score or scaled score for MB-800, so treat any specific number you see elsewhere with suspicion. Prepare to demonstrate genuine competence across all four assessed areas rather than targeting a threshold figure.
How many questions are on the exam?
The official exam page does not state a question count. Because interactive components may be included, item counts vary between candidates. Budget your 100 minutes by checking progress periodically instead of assuming a fixed number of questions.
What happens if I fail? When can I retake?
Microsoft's guidance is that you can retake the exam 24 hours after the first attempt. For subsequent retakes the waiting period varies. Full conditions are in Microsoft's exam retake policy, so check that page before scheduling a second sitting.
How much does the exam cost?
Microsoft does not list a single global fee on the exam page. Pricing is based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored, and scheduling runs through Pearson VUE, where the exact amount for your location is shown at checkout.
Does the certification expire?
Yes. The credential has a renewal frequency of 12 months. You renew at no cost by passing an online assessment on Microsoft Learn, which keeps you current on product updates without retaking the full exam.
What topics does the exam cover?
Microsoft lists four assessed areas: Set up Business Central, Configure financials, Configure sales and purchasing, and Perform Business Central operations. The supporting skills profile covers implementing and configuring modules for financial management, sales, purchasing, inventory and fixed assets, plus role centers, extensions, Copilot and integrations.
In which languages is MB-800 offered?
The exam is offered in English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil) and Arabic (Saudi Arabia). Check the language when booking, since availability by language can differ by location and delivery method.
Do I need real project experience before taking it?
Microsoft describes the level as intermediate and expects candidates to have applied experience meeting business requirements, possibly specialising in one or more Business Central feature areas. If you have only read documentation, build hands-on familiarity with company setup, data migration, and configuration tasks in a trial environment first.
Which account should I use to register for the exam?
Microsoft strongly recommends registering with a personal MSA account. If you register with an organisational work or school Entra ID account, your exam records will be lost and cannot be recovered should you leave that organisation.
How should I structure my study time?
Start with Microsoft's free exam study guide, then work through the four assessed areas one at a time in a Business Central environment rather than only reading. Use the exam sandbox for interface familiarity and the practice assessment in AI Skills Navigator for feedback, noting that you must be signed in to launch it.