Microsoft AI Certifications 2026 β New AB Series Launched & 8 Certs Retiring (Complete Guide)
π¨ Microsoft just made a MAJOR update to their certification roadmap in April 2026 β and if you hold any Power Platform or Dynamics 365 certification, this affects YOU directly.In this video, I break down everything you need to know:
β Why Microsoft is moving to AI-first certifications
β The 4 new AB-series certs already LIVE (AB-100, AB-730, AB-731, AB-900)
β 5 upcoming AI certs rolling out AprilβAugust 2026 (AB-620, AB-410, AB-210, AB-250)
β 8 certifications being RETIRED in 2026 β including PL-200, PL-600, MB-700, MB-335, MB-240, PL-500
π Exact replacement paths for every retiring cert
π Your personalised action plan based on where you are today
Whether you're mid-study for PL-200, hold PL-600, or are just starting your Microsoft AI journey β this video gives you the complete picture in one place.
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π CHAPTERS β jump to what matters to you
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0:00 Introduction β Why this update matters for you
0:40 What Microsoft officially announced in April 2026
1:18 Why Microsoft is shifting to AI-first certifications
2:50 How AI changed the certification skill framework
3:52 The 4 AI certs already LIVE β quick revision
4:30 AB-900: Copilot & Agent Admin Fundamentals
4:45 AB-730 & AB-731: AI Business Professional & Transformation Leader
5:18 AB-100: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (Expert)
6:00 5 upcoming AI certs: April to August 2026 timeline
6:02 AB-620: AI Agent Builder Associate (April beta)
6:30 AB-410: Intelligent Applications Builder Associate (April beta)
6:42 AB-210: Dynamics 365 Sales AI Consultant (May beta)
7:00 AB-250: Dynamics 365 Contact Center AI Engineer (June beta)
7:30 PL-900 Power Platform Fundamentals update
7:41 Go-live dates table β take a screenshot!
8:22 8 certifications being RETIRED in 2026
9:00 MB-280 retiring β replace with AB-210
9:22 PL-200 retiring β replace with AB-410
10:04 MB-700, PL-600, MB-335, MB-240, PL-500 retiring June 30
11:00 What to target if no direct replacement exists
12:25 FAQ: Does my retiring cert become invalid?
13:12 FAQ: I am mid-study for PL-200 β what now?
14:34 FAQ: Do I need a new exam for the replacement cert?
15:22 Your action plan β what to do RIGHT NOW
16:10 Just starting AI & Power Platform? Start here
17:09 3 key takeaways from this episode
18:20 Premium channel membership & courses
19:00 Live training programs β April 2026 onwards
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π Official Microsoft Blog Post: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/skills-hub-blog/the-ai-job-boom-continues-build-the-skills-that-move-business-forward/4494139
π Live Training Programs: https://powerplatformtrainings.com/model-driven-power-apps-training-2025/
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