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SaxenaDeepesh-8701 0 Reputation points
2026-03-09T08:57:35.7566667+00:00

Hi,

My DP-203 external certification is getting expired on 14-Mar-2026. How can I renew DP 203 certification.

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Deepesh

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  1. TP 155.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-09T09:20:56.9433333+00:00

    Hi Deepesh,

    You cannot renew Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) certification because it retired on March 31, 2025. The closest replacement certification is Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700). You may fill out form below to request voucher to take DP-700 exam for free:

    Get Fabric Certified

    https://community.fabric.microsoft.com/t5/custom/page/page-id/campaign_form?campaignID=Q0FNUEFJR05fMTc2ODUyNjYwMzYzOQ==

    Please click Accept Answer if above was helpful.

    Thanks.

    -TP

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    2026-03-09T08:57:47.12+00:00
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    DP-203 (Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate) has been retired and the exam can no longer be taken.

    Key points for renewal and expiry:

    1. Role-based certifications (like Azure Data Engineer Associate) 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 starting 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). However, because DP-203 is now retired, that exam is no longer available to re-earn.

    What to do now:

    1. Sign in to the Microsoft Learn profile.
    2. Go to the Certifications section and look for a blue Renew button next to the Azure Data Engineer Associate certification.
    3. If the Renew button is present (and the certification has not yet expired), take and pass the free online renewal assessment before the expiration date to extend the certification by one year.
    4. If the certification has already expired or no Renew button appears, renewal is no longer possible for that credential.

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