unable download certificate or badge of AZ-305

Sandeep Sonule 0 Reputation points
2026-07-03T12:05:07.2566667+00:00

I recently passed the Microsoft AZ-305 exam and would appreciate your guidance on how to download the certification certificate and digital badge. Additionally, could you confirm whether passing AZ-104 is mandatory to obtain the AZ-305 certification, or is passing AZ-305 alone sufficient?

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Julian Sharp 43,441 Reputation points
2026-07-03T12:29:56.2466667+00:00

Exams are not certifications. The AZ-305 exam is only part of the requirements for the Azure Solution Architect Expert certification. You must also hold an active Azure Administrator Associate certification.

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    2026-07-03T12:05:25.98+00:00

    To download or print the certificate and access the badge for AZ-305, and to clarify the AZ-305 certification requirements, consider the following points from the Microsoft Learn and certification guidance.

    1. Why the certificate/badge is not available yet
      • Passing Exam AZ-305 alone does not automatically grant the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
      • AZ-305 is listed as “Part of the requirements for: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert”.
      • A moderator answer clarifies that:

        “Exams are not certifications. The AZ-305 exam is only part of the requirements for the Azure Solution Architect Expert certification. You must also hold an active Azure Administrator Associate certification.”

      • The Azure Administrator Associate certification is earned by passing the AZ-104 exam and having it active.
      Therefore, passing AZ-305 alone is not sufficient to obtain the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification or its certificate; an active Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification is also required.
    2. How to access certificates and badges once the certification is earned
      After all requirements are met (AZ-305 + active Azure Administrator Associate):
      • Go to the Certification Dashboard (via the “Access your Certification Dashboard” page).
      • To access certificates:
        1. From the Certification Dashboard, select “View Certificates” in the Certificates section.
        2. Select the certificate and use the download/print options (you can preview or download as a .zip with multiple certificates).
      • To access the transcript: use “View Transcript” from the same dashboard and then Email/PDF/Share as needed.
      Note: A moderator answer also states that not every exam earns a certification on its own, and that certificates are now typically viewed/printed/saved as PDF rather than downloaded from Credly.
    3. About digital badges
      • Badges are tied to certifications, not just exams.
      • Once the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification is awarded, the badge can be accessed and shared via the certification/badging experience described in “Access your certificates, badges, and transcript” and “Use and share certification badges” (linked from that page).
      • Microsoft has moved away from relying on Credly as the primary place to download certificates; badges are integrated into the Certification Dashboard experience.

    In summary:

    • Is AZ-104 mandatory? Yes. An active Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) plus AZ-305 is required for the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification.
    • Is AZ-305 alone sufficient? No, AZ-305 alone is only an exam result and does not grant the expert certification or its certificate.
    • How to get the certificate/badge? Ensure AZ-104 is active and AZ-305 is passed, wait for the certification to appear in the Certification Dashboard, then use View Certificates and the badges guidance to print/save and share.

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