Microsoft Moves Retimerement of Lync Exams!

Microsoft has officially made a significant move regarding the retirement of its Lync-related certification examinations, sending ripples of attention and concern throughout the global IT certification community and prompting immediate strategic reassessment among thousands of professionals whose certification plans, career development roadmaps, and professional credentials are directly affected by this consequential decision. The announcement touches… Read More »

Just in: MCSE and MCSD Recertification News

Editorial update — October 2026: This article concerns a historical MCSE/MCSD recertification announcement, not renewal rules that apply in October 2026. Microsoft retired the remaining exams for these credentials on January 31, 2021 and shifted its certification portfolio to role-based paths. Someone already holding a legacy credential can still review its transcript history; current renewal… Read More »

New VMware Recertification Policy: Who? When? How?

VMware certification renewal rules have changed several times. The original article about a "new" VMware recertification policy is useful only when its date and policy version are stated. An administrator looking for 2026 requirements needs to verify the exact credential, issuing program and examination on VMware by Broadcom’s current site. A recertification instruction published during… Read More »