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kopbeen
Copper Contributor
Jan 19, 2026

MVP membership

Good day,  I would like to become a MVP - but I remember in the past you need to be sponsored and be active in the technical Microsoft forums ? I've got a MCSE. MSCD, MCDBA and MCT certifications un...
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Lucaraheller
MCT
May 10, 2026

Your background already shows a strong technical foundation, and having certifications like MCSE, MCSD, MCDBA, and MCT is definitely valuable. But today, the MVP program is much more focused on community contribution and long-term impact than on certifications alone.

The good news is that there is no single required path anymore.

You do not necessarily need to:

  • work directly with Microsoft,
  • be active only in Microsoft forums,
  • or follow one predefined process.

What usually matters most today is:

  • consistent community engagement,
  • technical content creation,
  • helping others,
  • speaking at events,
  • blogging,
  • YouTube/tutorials,
  • GitHub/community projects,
  • user groups,
  • LinkedIn technical posts,
  • answering technical questions,
  • and building a visible positive impact in the ecosystem.

Networking also helps a lot. Existing MVPs can nominate candidates, but the nomination alone is not enough without consistent contributions over time.

One important thing:
People who become MVPs usually focus first on helping the community, not on chasing the award itself. The recognition tends to come naturally after sustained contribution.

And honestly, your story about the SRG internship and meeting the Robocopy developer is already the kind of experience the technical community loves hearing about.