MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate) is a certification program intended for people who seek entry-level jobs in an information technology (IT) environment. This certification, which is being retired on Jan. 31, 2021, is a prerequisite for more advanced Microsoft certifications.

Is Microsoft getting rid of MCSA?

In April 2020, however, Microsoft announced the retirement of all MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD certifications. The original retirement date was supposed to be June 2020, but Microsoft changed the date due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD will now retire in January 2021.

What is difference between MCSE and MCSA?

The main difference between the MCSA and MCSE is that the MCSA is an associate or entry level certification and the MCSE is the Expert level certification.