Microsoft extends MCSE, MCSA and MCSD certification retire date

Microsoft is retiring it's Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD) and Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) later than expected, on January 31st, 2021. At first, these certifications would retire on June 30th of this year, but Microsoft has decided to extend the date because of the Coronacrisis.

Microsoft has also taken other measures because of the Coronacrisis. You'll read what these are in this article.

Role-based certifications are extended

All the role-based certifications that expire between now and December 31st are extended with another six months. You won't have to do anything for this extention - Microsoft updates the expiration date of your certification automatically. You'll see the change within thirty days in your certification dashboard.

Get certified online

You can still get your Microsoft certification, but online instead of in person at the exam center. At Global Knowledge, you also have the opportunity to take an exam online. You buy a voucher at Global Knowledge and use this to plan an exam. Need more information? Reach out to our exam desk.

Pearson Vue won't charge if you you move or cancel your Microsoft exam. If you've got a Pearson Vue exam voucher that expires in between the 26th of March and August 31st, it'll be extended until January 31st, 2021.

What do I do when the MCSE, MCSA and MCSD certifications expire?

Which certifications do you get when the MCSE, MCSA and MCSD dissappear? To answer this question, Global Knowledge has organized a webinar. During this webinar. we'll also give you tips on how to finish your MCSA, MCSE and MCSD certification before the deadline and what you can use the new role-based certifications from Microsoft for.