Microsoft Certifications Retiring in 2026 | Full List of Replaced Exams

Several major Microsoft certifications are retiring in 2026, and this video explains everything you need to know before choosing your next exam path. We cover the full list of retiring Microsoft exams, their retirement dates, and the new replacement certifications candidates should consider.

This includes updates around MS-900, AI-900, AI-102, AZ-500, AZ-204, DP-100, and the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator path. Microsoft is shifting its certification roadmap toward AI, generative AI, agents, cloud security, and modern role-based skills, with replacements such as AB-900, AI-901, AI-103, SC-500, AI-200, DP-750, and AZ-802. 

If you are planning a Microsoft certification in 2026, this video will help you decide whether to finish your current exam before retirement or move directly to the newer replacement path. The source article also notes that certifications already earned remain on your Microsoft Learn transcript until their natural expiration.