The Short Version (TL;DR)Microsoft completely restructured its AI certification lineup in 2026.Old staples like AI-900, AI-102, DP-100, and AZ-500 are retiring.14+ new AI-focused certifications have launched, covering everything from entry-level fundamentals to expert-level ...Learn More

Why Microsoft Is Doing This NowFor the past two years, Microsoft has been quietly signaling that the old certification model — role-based exams with general cloud knowledge — was becoming outdated. The job market has shifted. Employers aren't just hiring "Azure admins" ...Learn More