Microsoft Certified Trainer • MCT Top 100 • Security, Cloud & AI

Microsoft Certification & Training Profile

A curated view of Jonathan Foskett's Microsoft learning journey — from Windows Server and Active Directory through Azure architecture, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Microsoft Security Copilot, information protection, AI and real-world KQL threat hunting.

15 Active Microsoft certifications
30 Microsoft exams passed
162 Microsoft Learn modules completed
142+ Microsoft training hours completed
Microsoft MCT Top 100 Microsoft Training Services Partner Microsoft Certified Trainer
Microsoft Certified Trainer Top 100
More than a list of badges

This profile shows the depth behind the certifications: long-term infrastructure experience, current Microsoft cloud and security capability, ongoing Microsoft Learn development, Microsoft Security Copilot readiness, and practical investigation work through Agent Foskett.

Microsoft security and identity focus
Azure architecture and governance
KQL, Security Copilot and real-world investigations

Current Microsoft certification focus

Active Microsoft credentials across cloud, identity, security, administration, architecture and AI.
Expert-level architecture Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect Expert and Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert capability.
Security, identity and data protection Security Operations Analyst, Azure Security Engineer, Identity and Access Administrator, and Information Security Administrator.
Azure and cloud operations Azure Administrator, Azure AI Engineer, Azure Fundamentals and Azure AI Fundamentals across cloud delivery, automation, modern AI and Security Copilot readiness.
Legacy Microsoft foundation MCSE, MCSA, MCP and Windows Server / Active Directory credentials showing long-term Microsoft infrastructure depth.

Certification highlights

Grouped for readability rather than displaying a raw Microsoft transcript.
Expert certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert
Security and identity
  • Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • Azure Security Engineer Associate
  • Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Information Security Administrator Associate

Microsoft certification badges

A visual snapshot of current and legacy Microsoft credentials.
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Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate Microsoft Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Microsoft MCSE Windows Server 2016 Microsoft MCSA Windows Server 2016 Microsoft MCTS Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Certified Professional

Technical learning journey

The bigger story behind the badges.
2011
Microsoft infrastructure and development foundationWindows Server, Active Directory, ASP.NET development, Microsoft Certified Professional and early Microsoft server administration credentials.
2018–2020
Enterprise infrastructure and Windows ServerWindows Server 2016, MCSA, MCSE Core Infrastructure, networking, identity and hybrid infrastructure capability.
2021–2022
Azure, cloud security and security operationsAzure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, Azure AI Engineer, Security Operations Analyst and Cybersecurity Architect pathways.
2023–2026
Modern Microsoft security, identity, AI and architectureMicrosoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 administration, information protection, Azure architecture, Zero Trust, Defender XDR, Sentinel, Microsoft Security Copilot and KQL-led investigation work.

Where this connects to Agent Foskett

Certifications prove the foundation. More than 150 Academy lessons, 110 investigation case files and 300+ Microsoft Security resources show how that knowledge is applied.
Real-world Microsoft security investigations Agent Foskett briefings translate Microsoft security knowledge into practical investigation workflows across Defender XDR, Sentinel, Entra ID, email security and cloud telemetry.
KQL threat hunting and context over alerts The focus is not just passing exams. It is helping organisations understand what their Microsoft security data is really saying before a small signal becomes a serious incident.
Continue into the practical learning library through the Agent Foskett Academy, explore the investigation hub, or review GEMXIT's Microsoft training services.

Professional credibility

Current credentials are supported by recognised training status and practical delivery experience.
MCT Top 100 Worldwide Recognised for Microsoft training quality, learner impact and professional delivery.
Microsoft Training Services Partner Official Microsoft-aligned training capability across Azure, security, identity, Microsoft 365 and AI.
Practical application Certification knowledge is reinforced through real consulting, architecture, training, threat hunting and investigation work.
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