Replacement of Exam MS-203 and MS-220?

Hello, Gakum.

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Based on your request, we understand you want information about the replacement of Exams MS-203 and MS-220. We're here to assist you!

At this time, we cannot confirm whether there will be a direct replacement for the Messaging Administrator Associate Certificate (MS-203 or MS-220 Exam).

Currently, Microsoft has not announced any plans for a replacement, as no details are provided in the link from the MS Learn blog available on the MS-203 Exam page or MS-220 page, where further information about the exam's retirement can be found. The only information is if you pass Exam MS-203 before the end of December 2023, you’ll earn the Microsoft Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate certification, and it will be active for one year.

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As technology evolves rapidly, we continually update our Applied Skills scenarios and Certifications to ensure they reflect the latest Microsoft technologies and skills. We retire credentials that are no longer relevant to maintain the relevance of our credentialing program.


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