check before: 2026-03-15
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Starting mid-March to early April 2026, Microsoft 365 profile cards will display an Awards and Certifications section showing title, issuer, and details for recent entries. This read-only feature appears only if these properties are populated in user profiles; no action is needed if unused.
Details:
We're launching a user experience (UX) update that displays existing Awards and Certifications properties from Microsoft 365 profile schema on users' profile cards.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-March 2026 and expect to complete by early April 2026.
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Created:
2026-03-17
updated:
2026-03-17
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Change
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are unaware of the new Awards and Certifications section appearing on their profile cards, especially if they have not populated these fields. This could lead to misunderstandings about the visibility of their credentials.
- roles: End Users, HR Personnel
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/introducing-awards-and-certifications-in-microsoft-365-profile/ba-p/123456
Increased Support Queries
The introduction of the new section may lead to an increase in support queries from users seeking assistance on how to manage or edit their awards and certifications, despite the feature being read-only.
- roles: IT Support Staff, End Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2026/03/01/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-profile-cards/
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