Microsoft admits certifications can be a drag, launches creds that recognize skills

The Register
By Simon SharwoodNov 4, 2026, 10:43 pm123 ptsTrending
When The Register writes about professional certifications offered by vendors, we often receive comments arguing that such credentials are nowhere near as valuable as real-world experience. Now, Microsoft has acknowledged there’s some merit in that argument. Redmond revealed its stance last week in a post…

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