MS-102 Is Retiring on 30 November 2026: Here's Which Microsoft Certifications Are Actually Worth Your Time Now
If Microsoft 365 Administrator (MS-102) is on your team's training plan, the clock just started ticking. Microsoft has confirmed that MS-102 retires on 30 November 2026, replaced by a new AI-focused exam, AB-650. It's one of the largest waves of certification retirements Microsoft has pushed through in years - and it's a good moment to step back and ask a bigger question: with so much changing, which Microsoft certifications are actually worth investing in right now?