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Microsoft AI Applied Skills Are Retiring: The Certification Path to Take Instead (2026)
Nine Microsoft AI Applied Skills credentials have retired since January 2026, with one more due on 8 July. This guide covers the full retirement list, how Applied Skills differ from full Microsoft Certifications, and which AB- and AI- exams to take instead for a credential that lasts.
AI-102 Is Retiring: Your AI-103 Successor Path for 2026
Microsoft retires the AI-102 exam on 30 June 2026, ending the Azure AI Engineer Associate path. This guide explains what happens to your certification, how the new AI-103 beta exam differs, and whether to sit AI-102 now or prepare for AI-103.
AI-900 Retirement: Date, Deadlines, and What Happens to Your Certification (2026)
Microsoft's AI-900 exam retires on 30 June 2026. This guide gives you the exact deadline, what happens to your existing certification, and a clear action path whether you have passed, are mid-prep, or are starting fresh in 2026.
Microsoft AI Certification Renewal 2026: The Complete UK Guide
Microsoft role-based AI certifications expire annually and renew free via Microsoft Learn. Here's how the renewal assessment works in 2026 for UK candidates.
How Microsoft Ignite 2025 Reshaped AI Certification Skill Outlines for 2026
Microsoft Ignite 2025 reshaped the AB-730, AB-731, AB-100, AB-900 and AI-901 skill outlines for 2026. The Microsoft Foundry rebrand, Agent 365, Entra Agent ID and Copilot Studio agentic features now sit inside live Microsoft Learn study guides. Each announcement mapped to the cert it changed.
Microsoft AI Certification Jobs and Salaries UK 2026: Career Paths After AB-730 and AB-731
UK salary data, job market trends, and career pathways for Microsoft AI certifications in 2026. Covers AB-730 and AB-731 roles, pay bands, and which employers are hiring.
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