Microsoft Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert (MB-700)
The MB-700 exam is designed for professionals who implement and configure Finance & Operations. It validates your ability to architect solutions, define solution strategies, manage implementations, and manage testing.
Exam details
- Certification
- Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Expert
- Application
- Finance & Operations
- Exam code
- MB-700
- Level
- Expert
- Duration
- Approximately 100 minutes
- Questions
- Typically 40–60 questions
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000
- Cost
- USD $165 — typical price; the exact fee varies by country/region and currency, and local taxes may apply.
- Prerequisites
- None required
- Languages
- English (also available in Japanese)
- Delivered by
- Pearson VUE
- Renewal
- Free online assessment, every 12 months
Skills measured
Architect solutions (25–30%)
- Gather requirements, migration volumes, and gap fit across finance and operations processes.
- Map requirements to functional components, ISV options, and Success by Design.
- Document the solution blueprint, instances, environments, timeline, and security strategy.
Define solution strategies (45–50%)
- Select deployment, One Version, ALM, code management, and rollback strategies.
- Define data quality, migration, cut-over, and retention for master and transactional data.
- Define security, integration patterns, dual-write, and business intelligence architecture.
Manage implementations (10–15%)
- Manage FastTrack eligibility, workshops, go-live checklists, and the Implementation portal.
- Determine support plans, SLAs, and licensing estimates.
Manage testing (15–20%)
- Define functional, regression, and automated testing with RSAT, SysTest, and Azure DevOps.
- Define performance goals, benchmarks, load testing, and troubleshooting.
Study Resources
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Frequently asked questions
Who should take MB-700?
MB-700 was for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations solution architects who advise stakeholders and translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and reliable solutions. Microsoft retired the certification and exam on June 30, 2026, so it can no longer be earned or renewed.
What is the average salary for a Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect?
In the U.S., KORE1's 2026 U.S. salary guide places Dynamics 365 solution architects and delivery leads with nine or more years' experience at $170,000–$230,000+ base. In the U.K., ITJobsWatch's current vacancy data reports a £100,000 median from 46 salary quotes for Dynamics 365 Solution Architect vacancies in the six months to October 11, 2026; Pearson Carter's 2026 guide gives a £105,000–£135,000 benchmark for F&O solution architects. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer.
How should I prepare for MB-700?
MB-700 retired on June 30, 2026, so it can no longer be taken. Microsoft's certification page lists no current learning path or course. For review of the former objectives, use Microsoft's MB-700 study guide and the MeasureUp MB-700 practice test.
Avoid exam dumps: using them can invalidate your score, revoke certifications you already hold, and bar you from future exams.
You can search the Microsoft Training Services Partners directory for instructor-led options. Separately, current U.S. provider listings for MB-700T00 skills training show $2,495 at New Horizons and $2,700 at Koenig Solutions. These courses are for skills development only; they cannot lead to the retired MB-700 certification. Confirm availability and current pricing with the provider.
Does the exam include official labs I can use to practice?
MB-700 retired on June 30, 2026, so no new exam sittings are available. If you take an MB-700T00 course for skills development, ask the provider whether it includes lab access and how long access lasts.