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Mindy_Allison
Microsoft
Aug 01, 2023MD-102 & MS-102 EXAM RELEASE DATE!!
We are excited to announce that both exams for MD-102 and MS-102 will be released on September 6th.
MD and MS 100 and 101 will retire on September 30th.
Please reach out if you have any further questions.
Thank you for your patience with the release of these exams!
- aasiriCopper Contributor
I would like clarifications on the subject matter, what happens to holders of the MD 100 and 101 certificates? Would it be mandatory for them to sit and write the new exams MD102 in order for their respective certifications to be accepted and then have new certifications thereafter? Mindy_Allison
- Mindy_Allison
Microsoft
Hi there --
Of course, great question!
Please see the article found here: Evolving Microsoft 365 certifications help keep you in sync with the new era of work - Microsoft Community Hub
Regarding exam/certs, that team will always post up to date articles found on Microsoft Learn with any portfolio updates. Found here: Microsoft Learn Blog - Microsoft Community Hub
Thank you! Let me know if you have any further questions.
- Matthias_VDBIron ContributorIs there a reason the release date shifted 2 months? (first date on both was 1st of July)
- Mindy_Allison
Microsoft
Hi Matthias --
Yes, there is reasoning behind the delay. Unfortunately, the exam/cert system was undergoing maintenance, that postponed the release. Beta exam results were not available until the system was functioning appropriately again.
I apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.
Thank you!
- Julian_SharpLearn ExpertBeta exam results are normally available a couple of weeks after the exam is released
- Mindy_Allison
Microsoft
Hi Julian --
That is correct! The team is hoping for a fast turnaround time of results, considering all beta tests have been completed, and just need to be scored appropriately, due to the system undergoing a full maintenance.
Thank you!
- Pieter-TCopper Contributor
Mindy_Allison Thanks for the info. When will the exam results be available for MD 102? Also after the 6th of September?
- Mindy_Allison
Microsoft
Hello--
The beta exam results will be scored by September 6th, and results will update shortly after.
Thank you!