How to get free certifications?

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How to get free courses?

Answer 1

To get free certifications, you can participate in Microsoft's various skills challenges and events such as Microsoft Ignite Cloud Skills Challenge and Microsoft Build Cloud Skills Challenge. These events offer free certification exams upon completion of certain requirements. To claim your free exam, you need to select an eligible exam and follow the online registration process. You will need to sign in to your Microsoft Certification Profile or create one using a Microsoft account, confirm your details, and enter the email associated with your Microsoft Learn account and the email you used to register for the event. If you are eligible for an exam discount, you will receive a verification email to the address you entered. You must enter the passcode you receive in the email to proceed. After entering the correct passcode, you will be asked to link your accounts. You MUST agree to link your accounts to receive a discount. The next time you log in, if you are eligible for exam discounts for either of those accounts, the discounts will automatically be displayed. Choose the discount you want to claim and then continue to the checkout by clicking on the scheduled exam button. Follow the subsequent screens and provide the required details to schedule your exam. During the checkout process, verify the total amount due is $0.00 and submit the order.

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References:

• Microsoft Ignite Cloud Skills Challenge 2021: Free Certification Exam
• Microsoft Ignite and Microsoft Ignite The Tour: Free Certification Exam Offer
• Microsoft Ignite Cloud Skills Challenge – November 2021: Free Certification Exam
• Microsoft Build Cloud Skills Challenge 2020: Free Certification Exam

Answer 2

Hi @Abisha Abubaker ,

Microsoft Certification / Exams is currently not supported in the Q&A forums.

Maybe one of the links is helpful:

Microsoft Training & Certification is supported on their own forums:

Microsoft Certification - Vouchers/Discounts/Special Offers

Microsoft Certification - Profile/MCID Assistance

Pearson VUE Support:

Pearson VUE - Customer Service

Pearson VUE - Chat

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Andreas Baumgarten

Answer 3

1. Use Microsoft Learn Cloud/AI Skills Challenges

Microsoft often runs Cloud Skills Challenges and AI Skills Challenges that award free or heavily discounted exam vouchers to participants who register and complete required modules. Register for the challenge, finish the learning modules in the challenge, then follow the voucher redemption instructions you receive by email.

2. Attend special events / Certification Weeks / Microsoft Build

Microsoft-hosted events (virtual or in-person) sometimes give free vouchers to attendees (for example Certification Week, Build, or virtual training days). If you attend, visit the certification/testing area or follow event instructions to claim a voucher. These offers are time-limited, so watch event pages.

3. Student offers & academic discounts

If you’re a verified student, Microsoft provides academic pricing and sometimes free/discounted exam access (via the Student Hub / verification process). Verify your student status in your Microsoft Learn profile to get student pricing where available. (Note: availability and exact discounts depend on region.)

4. Azure for Students (extra perks)

If eligible, Azure for Students gives free credits and access to learning resources; sometimes student programs tie into certification discounts or resources to prepare for fundamentals exams.

5. Link accounts & follow redemption steps exactly

When you receive a voucher or passcode: sign in to your Microsoft Certification Profile / Microsoft Learn account, enter the code or follow the email’s link, and link the accounts the provider asks for (Pearson VUE or PSI). Many voucher issues are caused by using different emails or not linking accounts properly — use the same email for Microsoft Learn and the exam registration.

6. Watch for regional limitations and expiry

Vouchers are usually time-limited, one-time use, and region-dependent. Always check the voucher’s expiry date and allowed exam list before scheduling. Community threads and Microsoft Q&A often show current status/known issues.

7. Other practical tips

Complete the required Microsoft Learn modules (take notes, pass module quizzes) — some events require completion proof.

Keep the same email across Microsoft Learn, event registration, and exam providers.

If something goes wrong, open a ticket on Microsoft Certification Support or check Microsoft Learn Q&A for similar voucher issues.