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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...
New Microsoft Certification exams (beta) timeline
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Laika
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Mar 11, 2026

Some certifications that are being retired are part of the required certifications for Microsoft Partners (AI-102). Will the new certification(AI-103) replace the old cert as a requirement? 

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Julian_Sharp
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Mar 11, 2026

Yes, expect this will be after beta period and the exam has gone live