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Feedback about MS-102 retirement
TL;DR: I don't think you should retire the MS-102 as it really is a big downgrade losing and expert M-365 administor certification just for it to be replaced by an unrelated and under leveled AI Ser...
I feel we need more transparency regarding the certification roadmap. There are no longer any Expert tiers for Modern Work, yet in Partner Center the MS‑102 still appears as the only route to an advanced credential. What does this actually mean? Should we expect new Expert‑level certifications in the coming months, or is Microsoft shifting entirely toward AI‑focused exams (similar to what we’re seeing in Business Applications)?
Also, expecting to study and renew 5+ associate exams every year just to cover the full M365 stack is unrealistic.
The workload no longer matches the value of the credential.