In this Simple Talk opinion piece, Microsoft certification veteran Dr Greg Low considers – and shares his thoughts on – the recent announcement that many role-based Microsoft certifications are being retired.
Microsoft have announced that many role-based certifications are being retired. I strongly disagree with this policy in the way it’s implemented. The retirement of these certifications does not make sense to me at all.
As can be seen in the announcement, Microsoft explains it this way:
Technology changes faster every year. To keep our credentialing program relevant, we continually review our Applied Skills scenarios and Certifications to ensure they