Retiring Microsoft Certifications e.g. MCSD

Hello Hodson.

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

We understand from your post that you have doubts about the retired Certifications status. We are happy to assist you.

In this case, you do not lose the right to use designation letters any earned retired Certificate, as this Certificate already belongs to you. However, what is not longer possible is taking Exams for retired Certificates.

Your MCP status is automatically granted once you complete your first Microsoft Certification Exam. This status is reflected through the "Microsoft Certified Professional" Certificate document, and cannot be revoked.

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Thank you

The MCSD was obtained in 2004 using VB6 and also .NET. Is it still valid?

Hello Hodson.

Thank you for your reply.

Yes, your MCSD Certificate is still valid. However, please note that due to the Certificate age its contents are no longer supported by Microsoft.

If you wish to know more about the retirement of your MCSD Certificate, please refer to the link below:

• MCSA, MCSD, MCSE certifications retire; with continued investment to role-based certifications | Microsoft Docs

At the same time, if you are interested in earning an upgraded version of your MCSD Certificate, we cordially invite you to check the information of the following Certificate. This Certificate is the recommended replacement mentioned on the article we previously reposted:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate - Learn | Microsoft Docs

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Hello, Hodson.

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