MCSD recertified

I went to the 70-357 page (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/70-357).  There are two things of note on this page.  First, this exam expired on January 31, which means that if you haven't taken it yet it is no longer available.  I also scrolled down to the Related Certifications section and there are two different certifications that this exam is part of, MCSA: Universal Windows Platform and MCSD: App Builder.

When I clicked on the first certification, I go to the certification page (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/mcsa-universal-windows-platform/).  Again, there are two items of note.  First, the certification retired on January 31.  Second, this certification requires two different tests:  70-357 and 70-483 Programming in C# (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/70-483).  When I go to that test page, I see that it, too, expired on January 31.

When I clicked on the second certification, I go to the certification page (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/mcsd-app-builder-certification/).  There are three items of note.  First, the certification retired.  Second, this certification has a prerequisite, either of two other certifications, both of which are retired.  And then you need to take one of three exams.  While 70-357 is one of the exams, it is (as noted above) retired.  So are the other two.

So it looks like this certification path is now closed.  Instead, you'll need to look at the current certifications and exams (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/browse/) to see what's available.  The good news is that the knowledge you gained passing those previous examinations does not disappear when the exams and the certifications retire.  You still have that.

Best of luck on your future exams.

Hello, Pablo.

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Forum Center.

We understand that you want to know about MCSD: App Builder.

This certification has been retired MCSD: App Builder - Learn | Microsoft Docs please keep in mind that the Microsoft Certification Team continually monitors industry trends to keep pace with changes in technology, resulting in the introduction, revision, or retirement of some exams. On other hand, we are still yet to receive an update if there will be a direct replacement for the abovementioned certification as well as for the other current certification that Microsoft Certification offers. 

In regards to the certification for MCSD: App Builder, we can suggest this page which instructs and adapts the certificates and skills that are best for your profile.  Learning Site.

From there you can also filter to easily locate your preferred certification path that you can use to your career. Other new Role-based Certifications can also check here.

Furthermore, information regarding MCSA, MCSD, and MCSE certification retirement is provided in the blog post at: https://aka.ms/BlogRetiringCerts/.

Remember, The Exam 70-357: Developing Mobile Apps - Learn | Microsoft Docs retired on January 31, 2021.

You may also want to consider exploring other Microsoft certifications that we offer which will also verify your skills and unlock professional opportunities. To get a full list of the current certifications that we offer, please visit this page:  Browse Certifications and Exams | Microsoft Docs

Additionally, Microsoft has a special free program for all the people and customers with the popular learning paths and modules to improve your abilities: Microsoft Learn | Microsoft Docs

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