Validity of AZ 104 & AZ 400

Question

Hi Team,

I did certifications AZ 104 & AZ 400 on January 17th 2022, when I download the certificates it showing as Valid for 1 year only. i.e. valid till 17th Jan 2023. But I heard that certificates valid for 2 years. Can someone Please help me here.

Date of achievement : January 17,2022
Valid Until: January 17,2023

Thanks,
Rajasekhar P

Answer 1

Hi @Rajasekhar P ,

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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 2

For certifications earned before 30-Jun-2021, validity used be 2 years but now it is only 1 year and you have renew it by giving the assessment.

Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/certification-expiration-policy#role-based-and-specialty-certifications-expiry

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