Technology is never static. It is a key element in modern society’s lives and work. New technology in the IT sector means new opportunities for business development and a demand for the skills of employees. This is directly linked to IT certifications which equip candidates with the most current skills needed on the IT market.
The current COVID-19 pandemic situation has had a profound impact on the way people work and run their businesses. Many employees work remotely. This has led to an increase in the use of online video conference and the development of the skills necessary to manage daily tasks. Digital technologies have made it possible to collaborate and learn.
This means it is time to retire certain certifications and start a new one.
Microsoft will retire the MCSA, MCSE and MCSD designations starting in January 2021. This will leave the role-based accreditations within its Certification Program. Two role-based certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Foundations and Microsoft Certified Dynamics 365+ Expert Power Platform Solution Architect Expert will be discontinued starting in June. This IT giant has one goal: to provide its candidates with the best skills to work with Microsoft technologies and help organizations conduct digital transformations.
Microsoft plans to end the MTA certifications starting on June 30, 2022. This is closely linked to the job task analysis (JTA), the foundation of the accreditation. It can be used for all job-related, specialty, and role-based exams. This helps candidates to gain the most relevant skills and succeed in their chosen job role. Microsoft reviews the objective domains every two months using the JTA as a criterion. If the exam has had significant changes, the code will be updated. Sometimes, the JTA can have an impact on the name of the exam or certification. To shift the focus from the product to the job, the Azure DevOps Engineer was renamed DevOps Engineer. All these measures help ensure that exams remain relevant and current, which is important for both the vendor and its candidates as well as their organizations.
You should also note that any exam you take after June 20, 2021 will give you a certificate that is valid for one year. After six months, you will begin to receive emails reminding you that your certificate is about to expire. You will receive 4 emails with links to the Microsoft Learn platform. These emails will remind you that your certification is about to expire. Your certification is valid for two years if you took the exam prior to June 20, 2021.
Microsoft is a loyal IT vendor, it should be noted. It has a list of associate-level certifications and fundamentals that you can get for just $15 if you have lost your job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There are several designations available, including the Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified Azure AI Fundamentals and Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate. These are the requirements you must meet:
To schedule the exam before December 30, 2021, and to complete the exam by December 31, 2021. Taking into account the current realities, they help the IT sector move forward, and Microsoft keeps the pace. Microsoft announced the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification at the Windows Server Summit in September 2021. This virtual event was held after the recent introduction of Windows Server 2022. Windows Server 2022, a hybrid product created by Microsoft, is eligible for support for a period of 10 years. It is also a Long Term Servicing Channel. The product also includes new features in management, security, containerization. Candidates will be able to work with Windows Server 2022 and will receive the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator certificate. They will need to pass two new exams: AZ-801 and AZ-800. These beta exams will be available December 2021. The first exam is about administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure. It will assess your ability to complete tech tasks such as managing AD DS in cloud or on-premises environments, operating Windows Servers within a hybrid environment and managing VMs & Containers, hybrid networking infrastructure, file service and storage. The second exam focuses on configuring Windows Server Hybrid Advanced Services. To
