Microsoft released the first IT Pro exam for SharePoint Server 2016 «70-339: Managing Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 (Beta)». It’s currently in beta and free for the first 350 participants which are scheduling their tests before July 11, 2016.

Enter the code BETA339MCP to register for a free 70-339 exam.

There are currently no preparation materials available. Make sure you carefully read the section «Skills measured» in the link above.

Microsoft describes the target audience as follows:
Are you an IT professional who installs, configures, deploys, and manages SharePoint 2016 installations in a datacenter and in the cloud. Do you have more than four years of experience in planning and maintaining SharePoint and other core technologies upon which SharePoint depends, including Windows Server 2008 R2 or later, Internet Information Services (IIS), SQL Server 2008 R2 or later, Active Directory, and networking infrastructure services.

Thanks to Kai for the hint.