Exam updates, retirements & new certifications
Certification exams change constantly — new versions, retirements, and rebrands. We track them so you never study for a retired exam.
The PMP exam is being refreshed — new version launches July 2026
PMI releases a refreshed PMP learning suite in April 2026, with a new PMP exam launching worldwide in July 2026 — more agile, more hybrid, more value-focused.
Read the update →Microsoft is retiring 12 role-based certifications through 2026
Microsoft's largest credential overhaul since 2019 retires 12 role-based certifications between June and September 2026, replacing most with AI-focused exams.
Read the update →AWS retires SysOps Administrator — the cert is now CloudOps Engineer
AWS retired the SysOps Administrator – Associate exam (SOA-C02) on September 29, 2025. Its replacement, CloudOps Engineer – Associate (SOA-C03), adds containers to the syllabus.
Read the update →CompTIA A+ moves to the 220-1201 and 220-1202 exams
The 220-1101 and 220-1102 A+ exams retired on September 25, 2025. New candidates now take the 220-1201/1202 series, which adds AI, security, and cloud coverage.
Read the update →AWS expands its AI certifications and retires Machine Learning – Specialty
AWS announced the retirement of the Machine Learning – Specialty exam and a new Generative AI Developer – Professional certification covering RAG, foundation models, and vector databases.
Read the update →CompTIA retires CASP+ — the credential is now SecurityX
CompTIA has retired the CASP+ brand and replaced it with SecurityX, exam code CAS-005, updated for what senior security engineers and architects do today.
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