Today Microsoft has partnered with Pearson VUE to make digital badges widely available for Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs). Beginning October 21, 2016, if you have passed a qualifying exam or earned a designated certification, you will be able to share your achievements more effectively with these digital badges. Beginning in November 2016, badges will be retroactively issued to those who have passed exams or achieved certifications prior to October 21st, 2016.