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Microsoft Applied Skills: Upcoming retirements
As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure our credentials portfolio remains current and aligned with the latest product updates and trends. We will be retiring the following Microsoft Applied Skills credentials: Microsoft Applied Skills: Develop generative AI apps with Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel: retiring on April 15 Microsoft Applied Skills: Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with declarative agents by using Visual Studio Code: retiring on April 15 Microsoft Applied Skills: Build a natural language processing solution with Azure AI Language: retiring on June 30 Microsoft Applied Skills: Create and manage model-driven apps with Power Apps and Dataverse: retiring on June 30 Explore other Applied Skills at AI Skills Navigator | Credentials to keep building your skills.Please clarify the numbering system in Microsoft exams
I am trying to make sense of exam numbers in Microsoft Certification poster. https://arch-center.azureedge.net/Credentials/Certification-Poster_en-us.pdf. For example I notice most azure exam numbers start with 1xx. That gives me the impression that 1xx could be related to Infrastructure. But I am not sure if that is the correct understanding. For example all fundamental exams are numbered 9xx. So are exams numbered differently in role based certifications? What is the numbering pattern and practice in role based certifications? Again one might assume that all architect exams may have the same number pattern but they don’t. Some patterns emerge when it comes to Windows certification - 8xx. Collaboration and communication - 7xx except MB 700. So it appears even under role based certifications the numbering pattern may be different depending on the technology or platform or product. I have not found any authoritative material on the internet form anyone in Microsoft or an MVP on this topic. Some clarification on this topic will help to put at rest years of curiosity and confusion in the community. Thank you.Managing business solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central blueprint opportunity
Greetings! Microsoft is updating the certification for Managing business solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and we need your input through our exam blueprinting survey. The blueprint determines how many questions each skill in the exam will be assigned. Please complete the online survey by April 13, 2026. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification. You may send this to people external to Microsoft as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com. Managing business solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central blueprint survey link: https://microsoftlearning.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jQ6uQcXxNMrnLg
Introducing the Azure Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification by Microsoft
The Azure Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification by Microsoft is designed for professionals who want to validate their expertise in data engineering using Azure Databricks. This certification focuses on building, optimizing, and managing data pipelines, working with big data solutions, and implementing scalable data processing workflows. It is ideal for data engineers looking to demonstrate their skills in handling structured and unstructured data, improving data reliability, and leveraging Azure tools to support advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions.
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Hello Skills Hub Community! Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content, make sure to follow/join the group that interests you. Find the full list of our Learning Rooms (Groups) here: Learning Room Directory Learning Room Details Date/Time Link to post Copilot & Power Platform with Rishona Discussion: Send yourself notifications about the latest Copilot updates with Power Automate Send yourself notifications about the latest Copilot updates with Power Automate | Microsoft Community Hub The Fabric Café Weekly #FabricCoffee sessions at Microsoft Fabric Cafe https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftFabricCafe Modern Development with Azure Integration and AI Event: Azure Innovators Hub: Data & Intelligence MVP Live 2026 Monday, Apr 06, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT+3 Data & Intelligence MVP Live 2026
How to study for Excel MO-200 exam?
Hello, I would like to study for the microsoft excel specialist exam as I have zero to no experience with excel but both Self-led and Instructor formats don't seem to be available. Has it been like this? How can I study for the excel certificate exam to be successful? is there a route that people usually follow? +Also found there's Microsoft excel lectures on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buZR90nICFo&list=PL3191U3rAPzgA1yOwq82fOglcnZ1C8G_o would this be enough info/material to study for the exam? If you guys have any tips for the exam, I would be appreciatedAI-Enhanced Contact Center Solutions Engineer Blueprint Survey Opportunity
Greetings! Microsoft is considering a credential for AI-Enhanced Contact Center Solutions Engineer, and we need your input through our exam blueprinting survey. The blueprint determines how many questions each skill in the exam will be assigned. Please complete the online survey by March 26, 2026. Please also feel free to forward the survey to any colleagues you consider subject matter experts for this certification. You may send this to people external to Microsoft as well. If you have any questions, feel free to contact John Sowles at josowles@microsoft.com or Don Tanedo at dtanedo@microsoft.com. AI-Enhanced Contact Center Solutions Engineer blueprint survey link: https://microsoftlearning.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vSBzYkpE9FYptsWeekly Roundup for Learning Rooms (Groups)
Hello Skills Hub Community! Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content, make sure to follow/join the group that interests you. Find the full list of our Learning Rooms (Groups) here: Learning Room Directory Learning Room Details Date/Time Link to post Copilot & Power Platform with Rishona Discussion: Agent Builder: Build an agent that drafts emails in your tone Agent Builder: Build an agent that drafts emails in your tone | Microsoft Community Hub The Fabric Café Weekly #FabricCoffee sessions at Microsoft Fabric Cafe https://www.youtube.com/@MicrosoftFabricCafe Modern Development with Azure Integration and AI Event: Azure Innovators Hub: Data & Intelligence MVP Live 2026 Monday, Apr 06, 2026, 3:00 PM GMT+3 Data & Intelligence MVP Live 2026
PL‑300 Exam Revoked After Official Break — Urgent Escalation | TrackingID#2603050050003216
Hello, I first contacted OnVUE, and they immediately revoked my PL‑300 exam. Microsoft later confirmed the revocation for this reason: “unauthorized interruption (unscheduled break) and leaving the exam environment.” However, I used an official Microsoft‑authorized unscheduled break by clicking “Take a Break”, exactly as documented for the PL‑300 exam. I still had 40 minutes remaining and 6 case‑study questions left. It is 2026, yet there is still a major contradiction between: Microsoft’s rules (which allow official breaks), and OnPersonVUE’s enforcement (which treats them as violations). Which rules should candidates follow? Also, on Liberty Munson’s official announcement: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/skills-hub-blog/unscheduled-breaks-now-available-in-most-exams-without-requesting-in-advance/3287005 several candidates reported the exact same issue, and Microsoft granted them a free retake. Why not me? I request: review by a higher‑level Microsoft Certification authority; confirmation whether Liberty Munson’s guidelines are still valid; and, if so, the free retake I am entitled to under Microsoft policy. Please act quickly — my career depends on this certification. MC TrackingID#2603050050003216 candidate id: MS1101060667 registration id: 528982313Per certification designed badges
Hi First Microsoft opted out from awesome Credly (awesome, as learners collected “all” personal certifications in one place, no matter the vendor - easy to share the Credly profile link for various reasons) And now you have quit creating “per certification branded badge”s, and only provide standard “Associate” & “Expert” badges with a “Learn diploma) showing the name of the certification “in text” (the new Fabric exam as example) For us globally in roles like “Alliance Managers”, “Partner Managers”, driving and summarizing partners excellence in the area of Microsoft + pushing with marketing us and Microsoft- this is bad! Example on how we earlier are using the per certification badges Is it just by mistake you have taken this path? Or is it just me and my learners that have missed where they can download per exam branded badges for newer certifications now? Regards Gabriel
Passed the MS-102 exam but not seeing certificate.
I have passed the Exam MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator back on August 11 2024. However I do not see the certificate for this exam. I have reached out to Pearson Vue who referenced me to the support page for live chat with Microsoft. Which the chat with Microsoft referenced only this forum and not available live person to chat/call or email. I am left with having to open a "discussion" here to try to get further assistance on this matter. Please let me know what needs to be done to move this forward.
I am unable to connect wired headphones to my computer (help if possible)
My computer does not pick up any input audio and will only play a static through my microphone. I have updated and reinstalled audio drivers and cant find any obvious settings. Is there something im missing or could it be a hardware issue? My computer is a "Centre Com Athena Ryzen 7 7800X3D RX 7900 XTX Gaming PC with Windows 11" it was a pre built which is made by a company in australia.Weekly Roundup for Learning Rooms (Groups)
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