Microsoft certifications can be renewed only if they are still active and within the renewal window.
- Associate, specialty, and expert certifications can be renewed.
- The renewal window opens six months before the certification expires.
- The only way to renew is to pass the free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.
- If a certification has already expired, it cannot be renewed. It must be earned again by passing the required exam(s).
To check whether the two certifications are eligible now:
- Sign in to the Learn profile.
- Select the photo avatar and choose Profile.
- Open Certifications.
- Look for the blue Renew button next to each certification.
If the Renew button is shown, renewal is available. If it is not shown, the certification is either not yet within the six-month renewal window, not eligible for renewal, or already expired.