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Clarification Regarding AI Skills Fest Reward-Eligible Playlists and Voucher Eligibility

Aleena 85 Reputation points
2026-06-07T11:10:29.9066667+00:00

I enrolled in the Microsoft AI Skills Fest and have currently earned 9 badges and 2 trophy. I wanted to ask how I can identify which playlists or challenges are eligible for rewards like certification vouchers or other goodies. Could you also tell me whether completing individual modules is enough, or if we need to complete an entire featured playlist/challenge to qualify?

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Julian Sharp 27,841 Reputation points
2026-06-07T12:20:27.4466667+00:00

You need to wait until June 8th for the playlists to be announced

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    2026-06-07T11:11:04.3333333+00:00

    Reward-eligible activities and voucher rules are defined per specific promotion, not for all AI Skills Fest content in general. Eligibility depends on the official challenge or sweepstakes being run (for example, the Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge or the Microsoft Applied Skills sweepstakes).

    From the provided information:

    1. How to know if a playlist/challenge is reward-eligible
    • Only challenges and Applied Skills explicitly listed in the official rules or FAQ of a promotion are reward-eligible.
    • For the Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge (January 20–March 2, 2026), eligibility requires:
      • Registering for and starting one of the six Microsoft Credentials AI Challenges listed (for example, “Applied Skills Challenge: Transform your organization”, “Certification Challenge: Reimagine business outcomes”, etc.). These are accessed via the Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge page: https://aka.ms/CredentialsAIChallenge.
      • Earning one of the specified AI-focused Microsoft Applied Skills credentials in the stated timeframe.
    • For the Microsoft Applied Skills sweepstakes (August 25–October 13, 2025), eligibility requires:

    In all cases, the official rules/FAQ for that promotion list exactly which challenges, Applied Skills, and exams are eligible, and those documents are the source of truth.

    1. Do individual modules count, or must an entire playlist/challenge be completed?
    • For the Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge sweepstakes:
      • To enter, it is required to:
        1. Enter one of the six Microsoft Credentials AI Challenges by March 2, 2026.
        2. Earn one of the three specified Microsoft Applied Skills credentials between January 20 and March 2, 2026.
        3. Submit the sweepstakes entry form by March 2, 2026.
      • The rules explicitly state: “You do not need to complete a Challenge, but you must register for and start a Challenge.”
      • This means:
        • Completing the entire challenge playlist is not required for sweepstakes entry.
        • What is required is earning one of the specified Applied Skills credentials in the timeframe and having at least started a challenge.
    • For the Microsoft Applied Skills sweepstakes:
      • Eligibility is based on earning a Microsoft Applied Skills credential in the defined timeframe, not on completing individual modules alone.
      • Individual modules or learning paths on their own do not grant sweepstakes eligibility unless they result in a completed Applied Skills assessment and credential.
    1. What actually qualifies for a certification voucher in the AI-focused promotions
    • Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge (Jan 20–Mar 2, 2026):
      • Steps to be eligible for a 50% discount voucher:
        1. Enter one of the six Microsoft Credentials AI Challenges by March 2, 2026.
        2. Earn one of these Applied Skills credentials between January 20 and March 2, 2026:
        3. Submit the sweepstakes entry form (https://aka.ms/AIChallengeEntry) by March 2, 2026.
      • Winners receive a 50% discount exam voucher valid only for:
      • Certification codes expire on June 30, 2026 and exams must be booked and completed before that date.
    • Microsoft Applied Skills sweepstakes (Aug 25–Oct 13, 2025):
      • Requirements:
        • Earn a Microsoft Applied Skills credential from the official collection in the sweepstakes timeframe.
        • Submit the sweepstakes entry form (https://aka.ms/EnterMicrosoftAppliedSkillsSweepstakes) with:
          • Microsoft Learn username,
          • Email address for voucher delivery,
          • Credential link of the earned Applied Skill.
      • Winners receive a 50% discount exam voucher eligible for any Microsoft Certification exam conducted by Pearson VUE (not GitHub certifications).
    1. How to verify if a credential or challenge completion is within a reward window
    • For AI Challenge (2026):
      • Check the Microsoft Learn profile → Credentials → Applied Skills tab and confirm the Applied Skills credential date is between January 20, 2026 (9:00 AM PT) and March 2, 2026 (11:59 PM PT).
    • For the Applied Skills sweepstakes (2025):
      • Check the same Applied Skills tab and confirm the credential date is between August 25, 2025 (12:00 AM UTC) and October 13, 2025 (11:59 PM UTC).
    1. Badges, trophies, and XP vs. rewards
    • Badges, trophies, and XP on Microsoft Learn are recognition of progress and learning and do not automatically map to vouchers or physical rewards.
    • XP is explicitly described as a motivational metric only and cannot be redeemed.
    • Swag items (shirts, etc.) are not part of standard Microsoft certification rewards; if such items are promised, they typically come from a specific event or an employer, not from Microsoft certification itself.

    Summary:

    • Reward eligibility is tied to specific promotions (e.g., AI Challenge, Applied Skills sweepstakes) and their official rules.
    • Completing individual modules or generic playlists is not enough; eligibility is based on:
      • Registering for the named challenge (where required),
      • Earning the specified Microsoft Applied Skills credential within the promotion window,
      • Submitting the correct sweepstakes entry form.
    • Completing an entire challenge playlist is not required for the AI Challenge sweepstakes, but starting a challenge and earning the required Applied Skill is.

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