AI-900 is retiring on June 30, 2026 and its replacement AI-901 launches at almost the same time. Should you rush to finish AI-900 or wait for the new exam? This guide compares both Microsoft AI Fundamentals exams side by side and gives you a clear answer based on your timeline and career goals.
Microsoft is retiring 7 major certifications in 2026 across Azure, AI, security, data, and infrastructure tracks. This complete guide covers every retirement date, every replacement exam, and exactly what you should do based on where you are in your preparation right now.
AZ-204 is retiring on June 30, 2026. Its replacement, AI-200 (Azure AI Developer Associate), shifts the entire Azure developer certification toward generative AI, RAG, and agent development. This guide tells you exactly whether to finish AZ-204 before retirement or pivot to AI-200 based on your preparation level and career direction.
AZ-500 is retiring on September 30, 2026 and Microsoft is replacing it with SC-500, the new Cloud and AI Security Engineer certification. This complete comparison covers what changes between the two exams, who should finish AZ-500, who should wait for SC-500, and your step-by-step plan for 2026.
AZ-500 officially retires on September 30, 2026. Whether you are currently studying, already certified, approaching renewal, or starting fresh — this complete transition guide tells you exactly what to do before and after the retirement date to protect your certification status and move to SC-500.
DP-100 is retiring on June 30, 2026 and Microsoft is replacing it with DP-750, the new Azure Databricks and MLOps Engineer Associate certification. This complete comparison covers what changes between the two exams, how much DP-100 knowledge transfers, and which certification makes more sense for your role and timeline.
