Completion of AI Skills Fest content alone does not automatically guarantee a free certification exam voucher. Voucher eligibility depends on the specific promotion or sweepstakes rules tied to the event and playlists.
From the available information:
- Some Microsoft AI skilling promotions require:
- Completing specific, pre-defined eligible playlists or Applied Skills assessments, not custom/manual playlists.
- Earning a Microsoft Applied Skills credential within a defined timeframe.
- Submitting a sweepstakes or entry form within that same timeframe.
- For the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes, for example, the process is:
- Complete one of the eligible Microsoft Applied Skills assessments listed for the sweepstakes.
- Ensure the credential appears under the Applied Skills tab in the Microsoft Learn profile and that it was earned within the sweepstakes window (June 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026).
- Complete the sweepstakes entry form.
- If selected as a winner, a voucher email is sent from “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE” within seven days of the drawing.
- Only winners receive a voucher; not all participants are guaranteed one.
- For other events (for example, Web Summit or SXSW EDU), vouchers are also distributed by “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE” and must be used to schedule and take an exam before a specific expiration date.
To move forward:
- Confirm which specific AI Skills Fest or AI skilling promotion applied:
- Check the event or challenge page for its official rules, including whether a voucher is guaranteed or awarded via sweepstakes.
- Verify completion and eligibility:
- In the Microsoft Learn profile, open Credentials → Applied Skills and confirm that an eligible Applied Skills credential is listed and that it was earned within the required dates for that promotion.
- Ensure the playlist or assessment completed is one of the eligible ones for that specific challenge (for some promotions, only pre-defined playlists count).
- Confirm entry form submission (if applicable):
- Many promotions require submitting a separate entry form after earning the credential. If that form was not submitted, a voucher may not be issued.
- Check email (including spam/junk):
- Look for an email from “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE” containing a voucher code and instructions. For some promotions, emails are sent within a defined period (for example, within seven days of the drawing).
- If all requirements were met and there is still no voucher:
- Use the support/contact channel provided in the specific event’s rules or FAQ (for example, the AI Skills Fest or AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes help/FAQ page) and include:
- Microsoft Learn account email
- Name of the completed playlist/assessment
- Date the credential was earned
If the event was a sweepstakes-based promotion (like the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes), it is possible to complete all requirements and still not receive a voucher if not randomly selected as a winner.
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