If I took the Azure AI-102 exam this year, the certification is valid for one year. To renew it, I can take the renewal exam for free after one year?

Hi SUDHARSAN P S,

Thanks for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A.

Yes, you can renew your certification next year free of cost if you take exam and pass it this year.

Here are the steps for renewing certification for free after you pass your certification-

• Take an online assessment to validate your skills are current.
• Extend your certification by one year by passing the assessment.
• Didn't pass? Revisit the preparation materials and try again before your certification expires. After your second attempt, you'll need to wait 24 hours between retakes.

Reference:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-ai-engineer/renew/

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