Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate

PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant Has Retired

Microsoft retired the PL-200: Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant certification on August 31, 2026.

Its official successor: AB-410 — Intelligent Applications Builder Associate

AB-410 covers the same core foundation as PL-200: working with Dataverse, building model-driven apps, and automating processes with Power Automate, while adding an AI-first approach from the ground up.

Where PL-200 treated AI as an add-on, AB-410 starts with AI-driven solution design and closes with AI Builder, reflecting how Power Platform solutions are built today.

AB-410 is intended for the same audience as PL-200: functional consultants who configure and customize Power Platform solutions for their organization or clients. If you're renewing your skills or are new to the role, AB-410 is the certification to pursue.

Frequently asked questions:

• What replaced the PL-200 certification?
  AB-410 (Intelligent Applications Builder Associate) is the official Microsoft successor to PL-200.
• Is my PL-200 certification still valid?
  Yes, existing PL-200 certifications remain valid on your certification record. However, PL-200 can no longer be earned, and it no longer counts toward current Microsoft partner skilling requirements — AB-410 does.
• Should I retake an exam if I already have PL-200?
  Not necessarily — but if you want to stay current with the latest Power Platform capabilities (including AI Builder and AI-first design) or need to meet updated partner skilling requirements, AB-410 is the certification to pursue.