Certificate renewal

Oleksandr Kuzovenkov 0 Reputation points
2026-04-15T04:28:02.23+00:00

Hi Dear Team
I am writing regarding my Microsoft SC‑200 (Security Operations Analyst Associate) certification, which has recently moved to an expired status.

Unfortunately, I did not receive or notice any renewal reminder emails, and I misunderstood the renewal process. I believed that the certification could be renewed after it expired, rather than during the renewal window prior to expiration.

Is there any way to renew it?
Because i was sure there should be notifications that i need to renew it, but i did not receive any

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    2026-04-15T04:28:13.62+00:00

    There is no way to renew a Microsoft role-based certification (such as SC‑200) after it has expired.

    Key points based on the renewal and expiration policies:

    1. Role-based certifications are valid for one year from the date all requirements are completed.
    2. Renewal is only possible by passing the free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.
    3. The renewal assessment becomes available six months before the certification’s expiration date and must be passed before the certification expires.
    4. Once a certification has expired, it cannot be renewed; it must be re-earned by passing the required exam(s) again.
    5. Email notifications are sent only if an email address is present in the Learn profile and communication terms are accepted, but renewal eligibility and status are always visible in the Learn profile. Lack of email notifications does not extend or change the renewal window.

    In this situation, the only available path is to re-earn SC‑200 by registering for and passing the SC‑200 exam again.

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