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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

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baggers
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Apr 11, 2026

I think consideration should be given to updating the renewal emails for say AZ-500. I've had my renewal email today and it says I have until the 5th October 2026, which is also the date showing in the banner on my Certifications profile. However, if I just waited until October and only relied on the email, I'd have missed the August deadline?