AB-620 Exam & Learning Material Release Timeline – PL-600 Retirement

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AB-620 Exam & Learning Material Release Timeline – PL-600 Retirement

Serravezza, Giovanni 0

I am writing to request information regarding the official release timeline for the AB-620 (AI Agent Builder Associate) exam and its associated learning materials.

As you may be aware, the PL-600 (Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect) certification is scheduled for retirement in the near future. Given this transition, I am actively planning my certification path and need to align my preparation with the availability of AB-620 resources.

Specifically, I would appreciate clarity on the following:

The expected release date for official AB-620 study materials (Microsoft Learn modules, skill measurements, etc.)
The expected availability date for the AB-620 exam in the certification portal

This information is time-sensitive, as I need to communicate a concrete timeline in order to plan my professional development activities accordingly.

Thank you in advance for your support. I look forward to your response.

Best regards,

Giovanni

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Julian Sharp 40,601

The AB-620 exam has been released in beta, it normally takes around 12-14 weeks for the exam to be released as GA

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/ai-agent-builder-associate/

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/ab-620

According to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/ab-620t00 the Learning content will be available on May 29th although it looks like some Learn content is now showing but I am not sure if that is complete

Serravezza, Giovanni 0 Reputation points

2026-05-05T14:51:16.73+00:00

Hi Julian,

thank you for the detailed answer. If the beta was released recently and GA typically takes 12-14 weeks, my understanding is that both the exam and the full learning content should be available by early August 2026 — is that correct?

Also, I have a related question: I currently hold the PL-400 certification and I am looking for the best path to replace the PL-600, which is being retired. I am quite new to Copilot Studio — would you have any recommendation on the best certification path to follow given my background?

Thanks again for your help.
Julian Sharp 40,601 Reputation points

2026-05-05T16:09:53.4+00:00

Dates may vary - there are so many new exams coming out I can see delays. I sat this beta and my personal opinion is that the exam needs a lot of rework before it can be released so I would not put any date on it

The full learning content should be out by the end of this month
Julian Sharp 40,601 Reputation points

2026-05-05T16:10:24.11+00:00

The only replacement for PL-600 is AB-100
Md Haidar Ali Khan 1 Reputation point

2026-05-06T20:17:28.82+00:00

Thanks for the AB-620 resources update.

2 additional answers

Serravezza, Giovanni 0 Reputation points

2026-05-05T14:51:16.73+00:00

Hi Julian,

thank you for the detailed answer. If the beta was released recently and GA typically takes 12-14 weeks, my understanding is that both the exam and the full learning content should be available by early August 2026 — is that correct?

Also, I have a related question: I currently hold the PL-400 certification and I am looking for the best path to replace the PL-600, which is being retired. I am quite new to Copilot Studio — would you have any recommendation on the best certification path to follow given my background?

Thanks again for your help.
Julian Sharp 40,601 Reputation points

2026-05-05T16:09:53.4+00:00

Dates may vary - there are so many new exams coming out I can see delays. I sat this beta and my personal opinion is that the exam needs a lot of rework before it can be released so I would not put any date on it

The full learning content should be out by the end of this month
Julian Sharp 40,601 Reputation points

2026-05-05T16:10:24.11+00:00

The only replacement for PL-600 is AB-100
Md Haidar Ali Khan 1 Reputation point

2026-05-06T20:17:28.82+00:00

Thanks for the AB-620 resources update.

Answer 1

According to the available information, only the following details are confirmed:

AB-620 study resources
- The study guide for Exam AB-620: Designing and Building Integrated AI Solutions in Copilot Studio is already published.
- It provides a "Study resources" section with links to:
  - Self-paced learning paths and instructor-led training via the "Get trained" link (which currently points to the AI-900 preparation page).
  - Product documentation for Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft Foundry.
- No additional dates or timelines are provided in the study guide for future or expanded Microsoft Learn modules or updated skills outlines beyond what is already posted.
AB-620 exam availability
- The context confirms that AB-620 exists as an exam with an official study guide, which implies it is part of the certification catalog.
- However, there is no information in the provided material specifying:
  - The date AB-620 becomes (or became) available to schedule in the certification portal.
  - Any future change or staged rollout dates for the exam.
PL-600 retirement
- PL-600 (Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect Expert) is scheduled to retire on June 30, 2026.
- After the retirement date, candidates will not be able to take PL-600 or earn the associated certification.
Planning guidance based on the available data
- For AB-620 preparation, use the currently published study guide and its linked resources (training options and product documentation) as the authoritative starting point.
- For PL-600, plan to complete the exam before June 30, 2026 if that certification is still part of the professional development path.
- For any precise scheduling details (such as the exact date AB-620 is or will be open for registration, or upcoming updates to learning content), the next step is to monitor the official exam page and study guide for AB-620 and, if needed, open a support request via Microsoft certification support channels.

No further official release or timeline details for AB-620 exam scheduling or learning material rollout are provided in the current context.

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