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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 exam beta timeline
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BMorenus1
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Mar 16, 2026

I am struggling to find in your article when registration ends for AI-900. Do you know? I know it says "if you are registered and studying continue"... but when will registration for AI-900 exam end? 

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    LibertyMunson
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    Mar 17, 2026

    Exam registration ends on the same day that the exam retires. If there are appointments available that day, you can register that day. I wouldn't recommend waiting until the last day, though...

     

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    tonye_n
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 16, 2026

    Retiring Microsoft Certification

    Certification retirement date

    Training retirement date*

    Replacement Certification

    Azure Data Scientist Associate
    (Exam DP-100)

    June 1, 2026

    April 2026

    Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) Engineer Associate (Exam AI-300)

    Azure AI Fundamentals
    (Exam AI-900)

    June 30, 2026

    April 2026

    Azure AI Fundamentals
    (Exam AI-901)

    Azure AI Engineer Associate
    (Exam AI-102)

    June 30, 2026

    April 2026

    Azure AI App and Agent Developer Associate
    (Exam AI-103)

    Azure Developer Associate
    (Exam AZ-204)

    July 31, 2026

    May 2026

    Azure AI Cloud Developer Associate 
    (Exam AI-200)

    Azure Security Engineer Associate
    (Exam AZ-500)

    August 31, 2026

    August 2026

    Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate
    (Exam SC-500)

    Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
    (Exam AZ-800 and Exam AZ-801)

    September 2026*

    September 2026

    Windows Server Hybrid Administrator
    (Exam AZ-802)

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    tonye_n
    Copper Contributor
    Mar 16, 2026

    Hi BMorenus1​ ,

    In the above article, click in the 'Show More' link. A table will be revealed which lists the retiring exams, and their replacements.... all with relevant dates.