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The AI job boom is here. Are you ready to showcase your skills?

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Mark Winters
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Mar 03, 2026

Future-proof your skills: Microsoft’s new cloud, AI, and security Certifications.

AI isn’t just changing jobs descriptions, it’s redefining how work gets done across every industry, role, and skill level. From marketing to manufacturing, AI is reshaping workflows, speeding up deci...
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AJSeppala
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Mar 08, 2026

If I understood the post and comments correctly, if I hold all these six retiring certifications (which I unfortunately do), to keep them active and current after the last old certificate renewals' expiry, I would have to re-take five exams? Five, since it looks like the Windows Hybrid Admin exams are rolled into one, and I can transition with a renewal. Or four, if the AI Fundamentals doesn't expire and I don't care about keeping it current.

Regardless, I'm tired, boss :(