Is it possible to take my renewal assessment after expiry date?

You must pass the renewal assessment before the certification's expiry date. The renewal period is open for 180 days. The renewal period cannot be extended or reopened.

Renew your Microsoft Certification - FAQ | Microsoft Learn

My certification expired. What happens now?

If your certification expires, you must earn the certification again by passing the required exam(s). 

Hello, Angela Lee_148.

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

From your inquiry, we understand your certificate expired and you want to know if there are any options to renew it.

Following our certification expiry and renewal policies, after your certifications expire, you must regain them by retaking and passing the respective Exams.

Links to policies below:

• Credential expiration policies | Microsoft Learn

• Renew your Microsoft Certification - FAQ | Microsoft Learn

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Dear Nicolas,

Thank you for your reply. I regret that I did not take the renewal assessment within the renewal period. Just wonder, considered it was only 2 weeks ago, is there any way to retake it at free cost?

Thank you.

Hello, Angela Lee_148.

Thank you for your reply.

We understand your concerns and we apologize for the inconveniences caused.

However, we are unable to further assist with your request. You must regain your certification by retaking and passing the respective exams.

If there is anything else we can do for you, please do not hesitate to keep in contact with us.

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Best Regards,

Hello, Angela Lee_148.

We hope you are doing well.

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Hello, Angela Lee_148.

We hope you are doing well.

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