MicrosoftIt's not clear if the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification is being retired and a new certification released with the same name. It appears that the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certification name is not changing whereas all the others on that table have new certification names.
If the certification is not changing and just the qualifying exams are being changed and if you have earned the certification by passing AZ-800 and AZ-801, will you need to take the AZ-802 exam or will you just be able to renew the certification when your certification is due?
This is my question. I got the Hybrid Certification a few days ago, then to see this information is a bit annoying. I spent an awful lot of time, and money, studying these TWO exams, and they get migrated over into one exam! Furthermore, as you correctly stated, does this mean in a year's time, the Hybrid Certification - in az-800 & az-801 form becomes invalid, meaning there is no option to renew, I have to retake the az-802.
I'm hoping either there is an update path, or indeed like others have said, a similar situation as the MD-100, MD-101 and we automatically get the 802.
I mean, what a kick in the teeth if we have to do the full exam all over again!!
MicrosoftHello, the update to the Windows Hybrid Certification exam is designed to support you in staying current with evolving skills, while simplifying the journey with a single, streamlined exam. If you’ve already earned the certification by completing Exam 800 or 801, there’s no need to take the new Exam 802. Simply renew your certification through the new 802 renewal assessment, just as you would have with the previous version.
Hi,
Would it be possible to share the upgrade path for all of the "new" certifications that are replacing the old ones? Which ones will be just renewed vs having to take the new exam?
Totally agree, I'm also in the same situation AZ-800 done and AZ-801 ready at 70%... also I don't see why they should change a path that has little to do with AI... they should recognize the 2 exams and move on to 802 with a simple renewal, it's fair towards us, let's hope
Yes, I just messaged the blog writer, Mark via his profile and asked.
I mean, "If you’ve already earned any of the retiring Certifications, your credential remains valid and, on your transcript, until it expires. Retirement does not revoke or invalidate Certifications that were earned."
And
"Keep in mind that after the exam retires, you won’t be able to retake it if you don’t pass, and you won’t be able to renew it.".
So what happens in a years time, if we cannot renew - if we can't it marks the certification as inactive, removes the badge and if your company relies on your certifications for Microsoft Partner Status it will no longer count.
If we can't renew, we basically lose the Certification - so, are we are forced into studying for the new exam; and the exam we just passed (which contained two exams) only lasted one year through no fault of our own.
I swear, if they don't provide an easy upgrade path, I will never take another MS exam again. :)
But, lets see what they, if anything.
I will report back here if I get a reply from the Blog writer Mark.
Regarding the fact that if we do not renew or pass the 2 exams within the deadline, the certification will be lost, there is no doubt about it... the answer we are waiting for is whether the owners of the current Windows Hybrid will have to take the AZ-802 exam for renewal in the future even after the deadline... we have to wait, I have opened a TT with Microsoft about it
