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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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cambi14
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Apr 01, 2026

I currently have AZ-500 as an earned cert. Once I've used my last opportunity to renew my cert before the August deadline. Which will extend my cert to expire on DEC 2027. Does that now mean I have to retake the new SC-500 after that point?

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    Julian_Sharp
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    Apr 01, 2026

    Yes