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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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dazstaff83
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Mar 12, 2026

I started studying for AZ-204 back in January despite many job descriptions asking for AWS experience. I disagree that retiring AZ-204 is the right direction for Microsoft. In AI-900, you stated that developers and AI developers work together to enhance existing products. Now you are u-turning by merging development and AI as one. I don't want to saying I'm an AI developer on my resume - I want to say I'm Azure developer.