Renewal assessments are at the certification level and not for individual exams that lead up to the certification. If you choose to let your associate-level certification expire, you can keep your expert-level certification active by passing the renewal assessment for that certification only.
In other words, you aren’t required to pass two renewal assessments to keep your expert-level certification active. Your associate-level certification needs to be renewed separately, and you need to follow the eligibility window based on when you earned that certification. Note that if you have an expert-level certification for which an associate-level certification is a prerequisite, you only need to pass the assessment for the expert-level certification to renew it. No matter when you pass the assessment, your certification will be extended by an additional year from its current expiration date.
You may decide to spread out your workload by taking one renewal assessment in June, another in August, and the third in October. For example, if you have three certifications expiring in December, your eligibility window for all three certifications begins in June. We recommend that you review the expiration dates for all certifications you currently have and plan your renewal assessment cadence accordingly. What if you have multiple certifications? To avoid renewing your certifications in the same week or month, you’ll have the flexibility to stagger your renewal assessment time frames, thanks to the six-month eligibility window. Note that the renewal assessment won't be available to you prior to your eligibility window, but the learning collection will always be available so you can continuously learn and keep your skills up to date. Be sure to factor this in as you plan to renew your certification. Keep in mind that you must pass the renewal assessment before your certification expires, otherwise the assessment will no longer be accessible and you’ll need to earn the certification again by passing the required exam (or exams). After your second attempt, you must wait at least 24 hours before trying again. If you don’t pass the first time, you may immediately attempt it again. You may take the assessment as many times as you need to pass. The eligibility window begins within six months before your certification expires, providing you the ability to complete the assessment online at a time that works best for you. Based on your assessment performance, we’ll also curate a personalized collection of learning content for you to save so you can learn which topics you might need to spend more time on.Īnother key principle we’re adopting is to help learners keep their certification active with more flexibility and less friction. To understand what the assessment might include, you can review the skills measured section on the renewal page specific to your certification. Completing the collection is optional but we highly recommend it, especially if you’re not familiar with the latest technology updates. To help you prepare for the certification renewal assessment, we offer a curated collection of bite-sized learning content aligned to each assessment, and you can access it at any time – even before you’re eligible to renew your certification. If you’re within the eligibility window, visit your Certification Dashboard to find more information about renewing your certification. Within six months of your role-based or specialty certification expiring, you’re eligible to renew it by passing an online assessment – at no cost and on your own schedule. Today, we’re proud to announce that 19 certifications are now available to renew on Microsoft Learn, with additional certifications following shortly.
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A couple months ago, we announced a new approach – free certification renewals – to reduce stress, complexity, and cost of keeping your certifications active. Plus, maintaining an active certification can validate your up-to-date knowledge and your ability to perform in the job role. This key principle is critical because cloud technologies are rapidly changing and it’s important to keep your skills current. We continue to advocate for our learners to have a continuous learning mindset.
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