Microsoft Messaging Administrator MS-203 and prerequisit exams for Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification credential.

Question

Hello,

I passed the MS-102 Microsoft 365 Administrator exam on 7/21/2026. I previoulsy held the Messeging Administrator Associate certification and completed the yearly renewal assesments unlil the exam was retired in 2025.

Although that cerfification was retired in 2025 I thought the Messaging Administrator still counted as a prerequisit exam to obtain the Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert certification credential.

Is this no longer the case?

Thank you,

Richard M

Answer 1

No, it was removed from the list of prerequisites

This is the current list of qualifying certifications

https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/m365-administrator-expert/#certification-prerequisites