{"id":2434,"date":"2025-10-18T02:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T02:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2025-12-10T04:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T04:45:58","slug":"how-was-my-microsoft-teams-admin-certification-renewal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/how-was-my-microsoft-teams-admin-certification-renewal\/","title":{"rendered":"How was my Microsoft Teams Admin Certification renewal?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hey my Cloud Marathoner friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a Cloud Marathoner, continuous learning is part of the journey. Recently, I renewed my <strong>Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate<\/strong> certification, and I want to share the experience so you can prepare for yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Renewal Matters<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft certifications are valid for <strong>one year<\/strong>, and renewal ensures your skills stay aligned with the latest updates in Microsoft Teams. The renewal process is <strong>free<\/strong>, online, and unproctored\u2014perfect for busy professionals who want flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"326\" height=\"514\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2505\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3.png 326w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-3-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 326px) 85vw, 326px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Got a renewal badge upon a successful renewal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Renewal Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what I learned from the official site on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/credentials\/certifications\/m365-teams-administrator-associate\/renew\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Learn renewal page<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> You can renew within <strong>six months before expiration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment:<\/strong> A short, open-book online assessment focused on recent Teams updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills Measured:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement compliance for Microsoft Teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifecycle management and governance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage external access and Teams devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Configure Teams Phone, auto attendants, and call queues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage apps and collaboration experiences for chat and channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Attempts:<\/strong> Unlimited until expiration, with a 24-hour wait between retakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validity:<\/strong> Passing extends your certification by <strong>one year<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Preparation Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft provides a curated <strong>learning collection<\/strong> (about 8 hours) to help you prepare. I recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reviewing <strong>Teams governance and compliance<\/strong> modules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing <strong>Teams Phone configuration<\/strong> scenarios.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring <strong>device management and external access<\/strong> best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did i cleared the exam?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Well\u2026 not 100% flawlessly! \ud83d\ude05 While preparing for the renewal assessment, I discovered <strong>many new features and updates<\/strong> in Microsoft Teams\u2014especially around <strong>management and governance<\/strong>. These changes reminded me that staying current is a continuous journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I had to <strong>catch up on several latest capabilities<\/strong>, and honestly, that was the most exciting part of the process. Despite all the odds, I managed to <strong>pass the assessment with a good score<\/strong>! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the reality check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The renewal assessment highlighted areas where I need improvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Features like <strong>Manage collaboration experiences<\/strong>, <strong>advanced compliance settings<\/strong> and<strong> Teams phone<\/strong> deserve more attention in my learning plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes, I\u2019ve got the <strong>screenshot from my exam results<\/strong> showing the points I should improve\u2014because growth is all about transparency and learning forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"488\" height=\"772\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2506\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4.png 488w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-4-190x300.png 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 85vw, 488px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Passing is great, but the real win is identifying gaps and planning your next learning sprint. That\u2019s what makes us true Cloud Marathoners\u2014always running toward knowledge, not just the finish line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you planning to renew your Teams Admin certification soon?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drop your thoughts in the comments or share your experience with the Cloud Marathoner community!<\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div><p id=\"pvc_stats_2434\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"2434\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"chart-bar\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chart-bar fa-w-16 fa-2x\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M396.8 352h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V108.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v230.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm-192 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V140.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v198.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zm96 0h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8V204.8c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v134.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8zM496 400H48V80c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16H16C7.16 64 0 71.16 0 80v336c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h464c8.84 0 16-7.16 16-16v-16c0-8.84-7.16-16-16-16zm-387.2-48h22.4c6.4 0 12.8-6.4 12.8-12.8v-70.4c0-6.4-6.4-12.8-12.8-12.8h-22.4c-6.4 0-12.8 6.4-12.8 12.8v70.4c0 6.4 6.4 12.8 12.8 12.8z\" class=\"\"><\/path><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p><div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey my Cloud Marathoner friends, As a Cloud Marathoner, continuous learning is part of the journey. Recently, I renewed my Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate certification, and I want to share the experience so you can prepare for yours. Why Renewal Matters Microsoft certifications are valid for one year, and renewal ensures your skills &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/18\/how-was-my-microsoft-teams-admin-certification-renewal\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;How was my Microsoft Teams Admin Certification renewal?&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,47,8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2434","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-certification","category-cloud-career","category-microsoft-learn"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2434","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2434"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2434\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2508,"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2434\/revisions\/2508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2434"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2434"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thecloudmarathoner.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2434"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}