Summary
- Teams profile cards will display existing Awards and Certifications profile properties from the Microsoft 365 profile schema.
- The new section appears on Teams profile cards in the Overview and Contact tabs, with badges showing title and issuer by default and more details on selection.
- Only organizations that already populate Awards and Certifications data in Microsoft 365 profiles will see a visible change; otherwise, no UI change appears.
- Admins should review whether these profile fields contain information they intend to expose broadly across user-facing profile cards.
- No configuration is required if your tenant already uses these profile properties, and users cannot edit them from the profile card.
Microsoft Teams profile cards will display existing Awards and Certifications from Microsoft 365 profiles starting October 2026. This read-only feature shows titles, issuers, and details on badges if populated. No changes appear if these properties are empty. Review your organization’s profile data accordingly.
Microsoft Teams profile cards will display Awards and Certifications from Microsoft 365 profiles starting mid-September 2026. This read-only feature appears if these properties are populated, showing titles and issuers with details on selection. It also applies to Outlook and Microsoft 365 Copilot app. No action needed if already used.
Microsoft 365 Message Center ID: MC1462467
Primary Service: Teams
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Oct 2026
Release End: 15 Oct 2026
Last Modified: August 29, 2026
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New feature, User impact
Status: Launched
Products & Platforms: Microsoft Teams
History
8/26/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We are updating profile cards in Microsoft Teams to display existing Awards and Certifications profile properties from the Microsoft 365 profile schema. This feature previously rolled out to Outlook and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app in April 2026 and will now be available in Teams profile cards.
Rollout schedule
- Targeted Release (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early October 2026 and is expected to complete by early October 2026.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early-October 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-October 2026.
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
All users in organizations that populate the Awards and Certifications properties in Microsoft 365 profiles.
What will happen
- A new Awards and Certifications section will be added to profile cards in Teams in the Overview and Contact tabs, below the Skills section.
- Each award or certification entry will display the title and issuer by default. Selecting a badge will reveal additional details, including the description and award date.
- If your organization does not currently populate these profile properties, no changes will be visible and the new section will not appear on profile cards.
Platforms and services
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft 365 Copilot app
- Microsoft 365 profile cards
Action required / Recommendations
- Review your organization’s Microsoft 365 profile data and determine whether the Awards and Certifications properties are populated for users. Values stored in these fields will become visible on profile cards in Teams, Outlook, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
- If your organization already uses the Awards and Certifications fields in the Microsoft 365 profile schema, no action is required.
- Note that the profile card experience is read-only. Users cannot create, edit, or manage awards and certifications directly from the profile card.
- Review the support documentation: View awards and certification badges on your profile card.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.