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

- Source: www.theregister.com - Articles
- Published: 2026-11-05T03:43:56+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://www.theregister.com/software/2026/11/05/microsoft-admits-certifications-can-be-a-drag-launches-creds-that-recognize-skills/5307725
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/microsoft-admits-certifications-can-be-a-drag-launches-creds-that-reco-30bff8/

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