As the age of AI reshapes the business landscape, organizations are embedding AI into every layer of their operations. Professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and others are learning to not only implement business solutions but also to design and integrate AI-powered apps and experiences, orchestrate autonomous agents, and govern ethical AI systems. To support these skill-building needs for learners in all career stages, Microsoft Learn is refreshing our Certification and training offerings with a focus on AI, Microsoft 365, Copilot, and agents. We’re also retiring some Fundamentals Certifications. 

New AI-focused Certifications and training opportunities

Our upcoming Certifications provide today’s innovators with opportunities to thrive in an agent-first, AI-powered tomorrow. Watch for more details on these Certifications in the coming months.

• A new Fundamentals Certification to validate foundational AI skills and equip learners to confidently navigate and manage core Microsoft 365 services—including Copilot and agents—while building their understanding of identity, security, and compliance essentials in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview.
• An expert Certification to validate AI-first expertise, including advanced skills in generative AI, multi-agent orchestration, and agentic design by using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI services, and Dynamics 365.

We’re also introducing a series of beginner-level training courses over the next few months designed to help learners in functional roles understand how Copilot, agents, and AI embedded in business systems like Dynamics 365 can streamline their day-to-day work. These AI-focused courses will be released for sales, service, finance, and supply chain roles.

Retirement of select Fundamentals Certifications

On December 31, 2025, we’re retiring the following Certifications:

• The Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Certification (Exam MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals).
• The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) Certification (Exam MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)).
• The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) Certification (Exam MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)).

The following questions and answers can help you determine how these retirements could impact your learning journey:

Q. What if I’m studying for Exam MS-900, Exam MB-910, or Exam MB-920?

A. If you’re currently preparing for Exam MS-900, Exam MB-910, or Exam MB-920, we strongly recommend that you take the exam before December 31, 2025. You won’t be able to take these exams after this date.

Q. I’ve already earned one of these Certifications. What happens now?

A. If you’ve already earned the Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM), or Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) Certification, it will stay on the transcript in your profile on Microsoft Learn. (Note: Fundamentals Certifications don’t expire.

Q. How do these Certification retirements affect partners?

A. Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) (Exam MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)), and Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) (Exam MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)) are not included in the requirements for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program's (MAICPP’s) designations and specializations.

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Stay future-ready

AI is changing the game, and so can you. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on these new Microsoft Certification offerings to help you do just that. In the meantime, be sure to browse all Microsoft Credentials.