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How to Find an Old MCSE Exam Score and Certification Record
Question details
The user needs to locate old Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) exam results and certification records, specifically from around 1999.
- Product
- Microsoft Certification
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Retrieving historical or retired certification records from past Microsoft exams.
- Observed behavior
- Historical exam records from 1999 are often not visible in current Microsoft portals and require specific steps to retrieve from archived databases.
Gather any original documentation you have from 1999, such as your old Candidate ID, the email address you used at the time, or physical printouts of your scores.
Check the Microsoft Certification Dashboard
Attempt to locate your records by logging into the modern certification portal with your original credentials.
Microsoft has migrated many legacy certification profiles into their modern system. If your original account was linked properly, your historical transcripts may still be accessible.
Navigate to the Microsoft Certification Dashboard and sign in using the Microsoft account associated with your original MCSE certification.
Click on 'Credentials' or 'Transcript' in the profile menu to see if your 1999 MCSE certification appears in the list of completed exams.
Contact Microsoft Credentials Support
If your retired certifications are missing from the dashboard, you must request manual retrieval from Microsoft Support.
Manage Your Professional Credentials with WPS Office
While waiting for Microsoft Support to retrieve your MCSE records, use WPS Office as a free, lightweight alternative to Microsoft Office. It is fully compatible with Word, Excel, and PDF formats, making it easy to organize, edit, and share your resumes and certification documents seamlessly.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free installer for your operating system.
- 2. Install the Software: Run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation in minutes.
- 3. Organize Your Documents: Open WPS Office to instantly view and edit your professional transcripts, resumes, and PDF certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my 1999 MCSE records not showing up on the dashboard?
Microsoft has upgraded its certification portals multiple times over the decades. Older, retired certifications like the 1999 MCSE may not have ported automatically and often require manual retrieval by support staff.
What information do I need to recover a lost Microsoft certification?
You will need your full legal name used at the time of testing, your original Candidate ID (MC ID) if known, the approximate exam dates, and any email addresses you might have used.
Can I still get a physical copy of my old MCSE certificate?
Once Microsoft Support successfully links your historical transcript to your current account, you can download a digital PDF copy of your transcript and certificate, which you can then print yourself. Official physical mailings for retired certifications are generally no longer provided.
