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Applied Skills + Certifications = a powerful combination. Microsoft Applied Skills validate your ability to complete real-world tasks using Microsoft technologies. These focused, flexible micro-credentials help you build job-ready skills and support your journey to earn role-based certification. Earn an eligible Microsoft Applied Skills credential and complete the sweepstakes entry form between June 15, 2026 and July 15, 2026 for a chance to receive a 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher (sweepstakes terms and conditions apply).
How do I participate in the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes?
To participate in the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes, you must complete and earn one of the eligible Microsoft Applied Skills credentials and submit an entry form within the sweepstakes timeframe of June 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026.
Steps to enter
- Review the sweepstakes terms and conditions page.
Complete one of the eligible Microsoft Applied Skills assessments and earn the credential within the sweepstakes timeframe. You can view the eligible assessments on the sweepstakes landing page or in the table below.
- Complete the sweepstakes entry form.
If you’re selected as a winner, you will be contacted by Pearson VUE via email with your 100% off voucher, along with the steps on how to redeem. Those steps can also be found on the How to redeem your prize page. The 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher is eligible for one of three Microsoft Certification exams administered by Pearson VUE: Exam AB-100 (Microsoft Certified: Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect), Exam AB-900 (Microsoft 365 administration certification), or Exam AB-620 (Microsoft Certified: Design and build integrated AI Agent solutions in Copilot Studio — launching late June 2026). The voucher is not eligible for any GitHub Certification exam.
To earn a Microsoft Applied Skill credential, you must have a Microsoft Learn profile. If you do not currently have one that’s okay, you can create a free account as you take your Microsoft Applied Skill assessment.
How do I earn a Microsoft Applied Skills credential?
To earn a Microsoft Applied Skill credential, you must have a Microsoft Learn profile. If you do not currently have one that’s okay, you can create a free account as you take your Microsoft Applied Skill assessment.
How it works
- Prepare — Learn at your pace with self-paced learning or instructor-led training taught by Microsoft certified trainers.
- Earn — Complete and pass the assessment to earn your Microsoft-verified credential.
- Share — Celebrate your new skills by sharing your credential on LinkedIn and other social platforms.
Go to the Microsoft Applied Skills homepage to learn more. Below is the list of eligible assessments for this sweepstakes.
Eligible Microsoft Applied Skills assessments for the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes:
- Microsoft Applied Skills: Enhance agents with autonomous capabilities
- Microsoft Applied Skills: Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Microsoft Applied Skills: Generate reports with AI research agents
- Microsoft Applied Skills: Streamline business workflows with AI chat
- Microsoft Applied Skills: Create and manage automated processes by using Power Automate
- Microsoft Applied Skills: Create and manage canvas apps with Power Apps
How can I tell if I’ve earned a Microsoft Applied Skills credential?
Within your Microsoft Learn profile, go to the Credentials section. Once there, your Microsoft Applied Skill credentials will display under the Applied Skills tab. Make sure the credential was earned in the sweepstakes timeframe of June 15, 2026 (12:00 a.m. PT) – July 15, 2026 (11:59 p.m. PT). If none are listed, you can browse the eligible Microsoft Applied Skills assessments above and select one to take.
I’ve earned my Microsoft Applied Skills credential. Now what?
Once you have earned your Microsoft Applied Skills credential, you can submit an entry for the sweepstakes for a chance to win a 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher by completing the sweepstakes entry form. To complete the submission, you will need to provide: (1) your Microsoft Learn username, (2) the email address you would like the voucher code sent to in the event you are a winner, and (3) the Credential Link of the Microsoft Applied Skill that you earned, which can be found in your profile under the Credentials tab when clicking Share on the credential (screenshot example below).
Winners will be drawn after the sweepstakes timeframe ends on July 15, 2026. Winners will be notified within seven (7) days of the drawing if they have been selected. The 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher is eligible for Exam AB-100, Exam AB-900, or Exam AB-620. It is not eligible for any GitHub Certification exam. To see the complete rules of the sweepstakes, review the Official Rules page.
When are winners drawn for the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes?
There will be one (1) drawing following the close of the Entry Period on July 15, 2026, at which 900 winners will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Winners will be notified within seven (7) days of the drawing. Please refer to section six (6), Winner Selection and Notification, of the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes Official Rules.
How will I be notified if I am a winner of a Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes drawing?
Winners will be notified via an email sent to the email address they provided in their Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes entry form submission. The email will be from “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE” and will contain the 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher won along with the expiration date and steps on how to redeem. Emails will be sent within seven (7) days of the drawing. Refer to section six (6), Winner Selection and Notification, of the Official Rules for a full breakdown.
How long does the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes run?
The sweepstakes runs from June 15, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. PT (00:00) to July 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT (23:59).
I am a sweepstakes winner; how long do I have to redeem my prize?
All Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes 100% off Microsoft Certification exam vouchers must be redeemed by November 30, 2026. This means you must schedule and take your chosen exam by November 30, 2026. When using your voucher, you will not be able to use it for an exam date attempting to be scheduled beyond November 30 , 2026. The 100% off voucher is eligible for Exam AB-100, Exam AB-900, or Exam AB-620. It is not eligible for any GitHub Certification exam. For the full list of rules, please refer to the Microsoft AI Agent Skills Sweepstakes Official Rules.
How do I redeem my 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher?
Instructions on how to redeem your voucher will be provided in the notification email you received from “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE” that also contained your voucher code. You can additionally refer to the How to redeem your prize page. The 100% off Microsoft Certification exam voucher is eligible for Exam AB-100, Exam AB-900, or Exam AB-620 only. It is not eligible for any GitHub Certification exam.