- MB-330 costs USD 165 in the U.S. and runs 100 minutes, delivered via Pearson VUE.
- Passing score is 700 on a 1-1,000 scale - not a raw 70% calculation.
- Implement product information management is the largest domain at 25-30% of the exam.
- Certification stays valid 12 months; renewal is a free, open-book online assessment.
Exam Snapshot: Numbers You Must Have Memorized
Before you touch a single practice question, lock in the logistics. These are the facts examiners assume you already know when you walk into the test center - or log into OnVUE from home.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing body | Microsoft Corporation |
| Testing provider | Pearson VUE (test center or OnVUE online proctoring) |
| U.S. exam fee | USD 165 (Microsoft role-based schedule effective November 1, 2024) |
| Exam duration | 100 minutes (separate from total appointment seat time) |
| Passing score | 700 on a 1-1,000 scaled range |
| Languages | English and Japanese |
| Certification validity | 12 months, renewable via free online assessment |
For a deeper breakdown of every fee component and what's included, see the MB-330 Certification Cost 2026: Complete Pricing Breakdown. If you want the passing-score math explained in plain language, the MB-330 Passing Score 2026: Exactly What You Need to Pass guide walks through the scaled scoring model in detail.
Registration and Scoring Mechanics
MB-330 is a proctored, computer-delivered exam. It may include interactive question types and unscored items mixed in with scored ones - you won't know which is which, so treat every question as if it counts.
- Restricted Learn access during the exam: A limited Microsoft Learn reference panel is available inside the exam interface, but it excludes Q&A threads, Practice Assessments, candidate profiles, and any external site.
- Lookup time counts against you: Any time spent using that in-exam reference tool consumes your 100-minute clock - it is not extra time.
- Breaks are irreversible: If you take a break, you cannot return to previously viewed questions afterward, and the break time still counts against your total.
- No personal materials: Notes, books, or external references are prohibited entirely.
These mechanics matter more than most candidates realize - pacing mistakes cost more people a passing score than raw content gaps. The How Hard Is the MB-330 Exam? Complete Difficulty Guide 2026 article covers how these time pressures interact with question difficulty in practice.
Key Takeaway
Practice pacing yourself to roughly 100 minutes total, and rehearse skipping-and-flagging strategies now - you can't rely on the in-exam Learn panel as a substitute for actual knowledge.
The Five Domains at a Glance
MB-330's skills-measured outline was refreshed effective June 20, 2025. The weights below are official ranges - Microsoft does not publish fixed midpoints, so don't treat "27.5%" as a real number; think in terms of relative priority instead.
Domain 1: Implement product information management (25-30%)
The largest single domain. Covers how products, variants, and their attributes are structured and released across the supply chain.
- Highest exam weight of the five domains - prioritize study time here first
Domain 2: Implement inventory and asset management (20-25%)
Focuses on inventory control mechanisms and asset lifecycle configuration within Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management.
- Tied for second-largest weight alongside Domain 4
Domain 3: Implement and manage supply chain processes (15-20%)
Covers procurement, sourcing, and broader end-to-end process configuration that connects other modules together.
- Smaller weight but conceptually links to every other domain
Domain 4: Implement warehouse management and transportation management (20-25%)
Physical movement of goods - warehouse processes, mobile device workflows, and transportation configuration.
- Matches Domain 2's weight range; don't under-study it relative to inventory
Domain 5: Implement master planning (10-15%)
The smallest domain by weight, covering forecasting and planning logic that drives replenishment decisions.
- Lowest weight, but often underestimated in difficulty by candidates
For a full breakdown of subtopics inside each domain, the dedicated MB-330 Exam Domains 2026: Complete Guide to All 5 Content Areas resource goes far deeper than a one-page cheat sheet can.
Concrete Topic Checklist by Domain
This is not generic advice - these are the actual functional areas Microsoft's official study guide maps to each domain. Use this as a self-check before scheduling your exam.
- Product information management: product master setup, variants and dimensions, product categories, release to legal entities, engineering change management touchpoints.
- Inventory and asset management: on-hand inventory tracking, inventory dimensions and closing, quality management basics, fixed asset lifecycle configuration.
- Supply chain processes: procurement and sourcing workflows, vendor collaboration, trade agreements, intercompany and transfer order processes.
- Warehouse and transportation management: warehouse app mobile workflows, wave and work templates, load building, freight and rate configuration.
- Master planning: forecast models, planning parameters, coverage groups, and how planning runs interact with inventory and procurement outputs.
Retake and Renewal Rules
Know these before you book your first attempt - they affect how aggressively you should prepare versus how quickly you can recover from a miss.
- First failure: 24-hour mandatory wait before rebooking.
- Subsequent failures: 14-day wait between each attempt.
- Attempt cap: maximum of five attempts within any 12-month period.
- Certification validity: 12 months from the date earned.
- Renewal window: free, online, unproctored, open-book assessment available during the six months before expiration.
- Renewal effect: extends validity one year from the existing expiration date - not from the renewal date.
These policies are exactly why front-loading your prep matters more than gambling on a quick retake. The MB-330 Requirements 2026: Eligibility, Prerequisites & How to Qualify page lays out what Microsoft recommends candidates know before attempting the exam at all, and the MB-330 Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt builds a full preparation plan around avoiding the retake cycle entirely.
Key Takeaway
Microsoft recommends hands-on Dynamics 365 implementation experience and end-to-end supply-chain process knowledge - there is no separate prerequisite exam required, but skipping real configuration practice is the most common reason candidates need a retake.
The 2026 Transition: AB-330 and Retirement Timing
Microsoft's June 2026 credentials roundup flagged two milestones worth tracking, though both should be treated as planned targets rather than locked calendar dates:
- MB-330 retirement: expected around December 2026.
- AB-330 Supply Chain Management AI Consultant Associate: beta expected around November 2026, as a newer, separate credential.
Note that this is entirely distinct from MB-335, the separate Expert-level credential that retired June 30, 2026 - do not confuse the two when researching exam timelines. Also important: certifications earned or renewed before a retirement date remain active until their own individual expiration, so an early-2026 pass isn't invalidated by a later retirement announcement. For exact scheduling considerations around these milestones, check the MB-330 Exam Dates 2026: Testing Windows, Deadlines & Scheduling page before you book.
Final-Week Review Schedule
In the last stretch before your appointment, sequence your review by domain weight rather than by the order topics appear in Microsoft Learn modules.
Product Information Management
- Re-drill product master, variants, and release-to-legal-entity workflows - the largest domain deserves the first review slot
Inventory, Assets, and Warehouse/Transportation
- Alternate between these two equally weighted domains so neither gets shortchanged
Supply Chain Processes
- Review procurement and sourcing flows that connect back to inventory and planning
Master Planning
- Smallest domain, but review forecast models and coverage groups carefully - don't skip it entirely
Mixed Review and Logistics Check
- Confirm ID requirements, rehearse pacing for the 100-minute window, and review break rules one final time
For a longer-horizon plan that builds up to this final week, start from the MB-330 Study Guide 2026: How to Pass on Your First Attempt and pair it with realistic timed practice on our MB-330 practice test platform so the pacing above feels familiar on exam day.
Key Takeaway
Weight your final review days to match domain weight ranges - spend proportionally more time on the two largest domains (product information management, and inventory or warehouse/transportation) than on master planning.
FAQ
700 on a scaled range of 1 to 1,000. This is not a raw percentage calculation, and there is no penalty for guessing on unanswered questions.
USD 165 in the United States under Microsoft's official role-based exam price schedule effective November 1, 2024. See the full pricing breakdown for regional and program-specific variations.
100 minutes of actual exam time, delivered through Pearson VUE at a test center or via OnVUE online proctoring. This figure is separate from total appointment seat time, which includes check-in.
Implement product information management, since it carries the largest weight range at 25-30% of the exam. Inventory/asset management and warehouse/transportation management follow closely at 20-25% each.
Microsoft's June 2026 credentials roundup lists MB-330 retirement as expected around December 2026, alongside an AB-330 beta expected around November 2026. Treat both as planned milestones rather than fixed dates, and note that certifications earned before retirement stay active until their own expiration.