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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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zhihualai
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Mar 10, 2026

Thanks for this! One QQ: for people with AZ-204 and AZ-305, do they need to take AI-200 to keep AZ-305?

A bit sad that I just passed AZ-204 and AI-102 last month... but don't worry. the knowledge is in my head :)

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Mar 10, 2026

If you have the Azure architect certification, you need to maintain it by completing the annual renewal requirements (pass the assessment on Learn). Once you have this cert, you maintain it through the renewal process until it retires and can no longer be renewed.