„MS-102 was a broad certification that validated knowledge across many areas of Microsoft 365 administration, and we recognize that it became an important milestone for many administrators building and demonstrating their expertise. Pls note, we have pushed its retirement out to 11/30, so learners who may have already registered for the exam will have an additional month to study and obtain their certification.”
In response to your comment, it’s clear that the MS-102 certification covers a broad scope, therefore, to qualify for it, you must first hold certifications at the Associate level which is the level you’re lowering current MS-102.
Additionally, how it works for Microsoft partners, who earn points for certified employees? Expert-level certifications earn more points than Associate-level certifications.