MTA Exam also ending on Jan 31 2021?

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Dear IT Pro TV :

Is the MTA (Microsoft Technology Associate) ending on Jan 31 2021? the same as the MCSA or MCSE? Certification

As per this website

MTA exam must be taken by 1/31/2021.
https://itexamvouchers.com/pages/item.php?item=%2BGofbA%3D%3D&name=Microsoft_Technology_Associate_(MTA)_Exam_Test_Voucher_Certiport!_Expires:_01/31/2021

Dan L.

@Daniel-Loyer Dan, I think the exam voucher they are selling expires on 1/31. I couldn't find any info from MS that MTA's are being retired. Hope this helps!

@Daniel-Loyer ,

Angie is correct, it is the voucher that expires on 1/31/21.

Which MTA exam are you planning on taking? I don't believe any of the MTA exams are scheduled to retire, but if you tell me which one, I can check on it.

@Angie @Mike-Rodrick

Hi Mike and Angie: Ok, that sacred me a bit, because I was about to plan and write the MTA Windows Server Fundamentals 98-365 (i think that's the code) and maybe the MCSA 70-740 Before the deadline, if I pass this exam would that be on my Microsoft transcripts? I know Microsoft loves to make to changes especially to Microsoft exam Certification, As per my previous post I"ll probably take that online course at GBC Community College (Toronto Ontario, Canada) and get that Server/MCSA Certificate, its NO MCSA certification but its better than nothing. I''l wait for your reply Dan L.

@Daniel-Loyer ,

Yep, I can still see my Windows 2000 Server exams frim 2003 on my transcript. The transcript lists both exams and certifications, so even if you don't take all three and get the certification, the exam will be listed!

@Angie @Mike-Rodrick

Dear Mike and Angie:

After researching online regarding Microsoft Retired Exams I came across this website, which states that the MTA Certificate or Certification will NOT retire on Jan 31 2021

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certifications are product-based certifications. Will they be retired as a part of this?
A: No, MTA certifications are not being affected by this retirement.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/mcsa-mcsd-mcse-certifications-retire-with-continued-investment/ba-p/1489670

Just a note on this link above, People from the above link or blog are very angry at Microsoft, pushing everyone to Cloud Based Azure.

Dan L

@Daniel-Loyer ,

Here is a link to the MTA exam you are thinking about taking. If Microsoft decides to retire the exam, it will be noted here, in bright red.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/98-365

Here is a list from Microsoft of exams that are being retired, and exams that have already been retired. Straight from the source, no doubts.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/retired-certification-exams

Everyone hates change, but change is inevitable. Microsoft decides how they want to run their certification program. If they decide to change it back (very doubtful) great. Otherwise we move on and change with the times.

I remember when I was just getting started, I was studying for Server 2000 MCSA. After I had passed the first two of three exams, they released Windows 2003 Server, and announced the retirement of the 2000 Server MCSA. I had to rush to finish before it was retired, and then turn around and do it all again for 2003 Server. So certifications based on a technology, like the MCSA and MCSE are not perfect either. Me personally, LOVE what they are doing with the certification program. The new certifications align with todays environments. The ability to renew your certification, online, for free is AMAZING!

Embrace the change, no reason to stress, especially since you are just getting started!! Consider yourself lucky that you haven't spent money on exams for a certification that you can't finish!

Hope this helps!

@Mike-Rodrick said in MTA Exam also ending on Jan 31 2021?:

The new certifications align with todays environments. The ability to renew your certification, online, for free is AMAZING!

So when you renew your certification online is free, because I just purchase the Azure-900 Voucher online since it was cheap like $38.00 US, planning to write this one in Feb 2021. I am playing the catch up game, and trying to re-enter the IT Market, I do have some IT Experience, but like you said things change in this industry, I like the idea of on-premise, but the way I look at this is the push of the Cloud, and no type of transistion, like on-premise, hybrid, then maybe full cloud. As per Ronnie post where if you get Azure Cloud Certified that you can manage their Infrastructure online? Dan

@Daniel-Loyer ,

Currently, the AZ-900 exam is not on the list of renewable certifications. I'm not sure if they plan on adding the fundamentals certifications, as these are meant to get you started, not something you would need to keep up to date.

Here is a list of exams currently available for renewal, and the ones they plan on adding in February, 2021.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/renew-your-microsoft-certification