With the recent announcement of changes to the AI certification paths {The AI job boom is here. Are you ready to showcase your skills?}, we also have several updates coming to Microsoft's AI instructor‑led training (ILT) portfolio over the next few months. As part of the broader curriculum refresh across Microsoft Learn, we are releasing new ILT courses that align to the updated AI and Azure AI roles.

The pace of change in AI is accelerating quickly, and this has created an unprecedented release cadence for ILT. Because ILT development, validation, and release follow their own production timelines, ILT retirement dates will not always align with the retirement of the certification. Our goal is to provide high‑quality, instruction‑ready content as quickly as possible while maintaining accuracy and instructional integrity. As a result, ILT retirements and releases may follow a slightly different schedule. We will continue sharing updates through ILT communication channels so that partners and trainers have the most current information.

What is coming

New ILT courses will be released in March and April. Each course will reflect the new skills, role definitions, and learning paths in the refreshed AI curriculum. These updates streamline content, modernize scenarios, and improve the hands‑on experience for learners. Current ILT versions will retire shortly after the updated courses are published, and we recommend adopting the new courses as soon as they become available.

ILT timeline overview

NEW: AI-901T00: Introduction to AI in Azure

• Releasing March 6, 2026
• Replaces AI-900T00: Introduction to AI in Azure (retiring April 30, 2026)

NEW: AI-300T00: Operationalize machine learning and generative AI solutions

• Releasing March 20, 2026
• Replaces DP-100T01: Designing and implementing a data science solution on Azure (retiring April 30, 2026)

NEW: DP-800T00: Develop AI-enabled database solutions

• Releasing March 30, 2026
• Replaces: N/A

NEW: AI-103T00: Develop AI Apps and Agents

• Releasing March 31, 2026
• Replaces AI-102T00: Develop AI solutions in Azure (retiring April 30, 2026)

NEW: AI-200T00: Develop AI solutions on Microsoft Azure

• Releasing April 30, 2026
• Replaces AZ-204T00: Develop Solutions for Microsoft Azure (retiring May 29, 2026)
  
  

What to expect next

Release dates are subject to change. Please refer to the weekly title plan for the most up to date release information. We will continue sharing updates as new titles approach release and as final details are confirmed. Thank you for supporting learners as they adopt the new AI curriculum. Your support helps ensure a smooth transition across the ILT community.

Kindly note: This blog is intended solely for informational purposes. For assistance or inquiries, please use the appropriate support channels.