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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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ronaldbosma
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Mar 06, 2026

What is the impact on people that have Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/devops-engineer/) with only the AZ-204 as prerequisite?

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Mar 09, 2026

Hello! The new exam, AI-200, will become a pre-requisite option for the DevOps Engineer Expert cert.