"Empower Your Future: Get Certified through the Microsoft Cloud Skill Challenge"
Tags: azure, microsoft, cloud, cloudskills
Published: 2023-06-18 11:20:00

Are you a student eager to enhance your skills in cloud computing and stand out in today's competitive job market? Look no further! The Microsoft Cloud Skill Challenge is here, offering you a fantastic opportunity to learn, grow, and earn valuable certifications. Let's dive into how you can participate, complete the Microsoft modules, and claim your certification vouchers.

#### **🔹 Step 1: Register for the Microsoft Cloud Skill Challenge**

To get started, visit the Microsoft Cloud Skill Challenge website and register for the challenge. It's free and open to all students who are enthusiastic about advancing their cloud computing knowledge.

**Link**: [Microsoft Cloud Skill Challenge](https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/cloudskillschallenge/build/registration/2023
) 

#### 🔹 Step 2: Explore the Microsoft Learning Platform & Enrol in any Challenge of your choice

After registration, you'll gain access to the Microsoft Learning Platform, a comprehensive hub that hosts a wide range of cloud-related modules. These modules cover various Microsoft Azure technologies, services, and solutions, providing you with a holistic understanding of cloud computing.

You can enrol in any challenge of your choice, if you're beginner try choosing the module like [AI 900](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/cloudskillschallenge/collections/e6kjawo10x63?WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_12f32cf8-2cd8-42e1-97dd-001b4a042766), [.Net Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=150aae80-e46b-4a07-894a-5247fcdfcbad&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_150aae80-e46b-4a07-894a-5247fcdfcbad) as these don't have any prerequisites. 

For Intermediate Developers having AZ 104 exam cleared, you should try: 

- [Developer Tools Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=1c865402-c95c-4a52-9f34-35a1c559861c&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_1c865402-c95c-4a52-9f34-35a1c559861c)
- [Cloud Development Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=71858d04-7069-436b-860c-a432f5bf3540&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_71858d04-7069-436b-860c-a432f5bf3540)
- [Power Platform Developer Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=69681a7d-f052-4034-bf05-19a6dcf1bbec&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_69681a7d-f052-4034-bf05-19a6dcf1bbec)
- [Microsoft 365 Developer Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=1160425b-a272-4a5d-9914-fa48fb8e1c1b&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_1160425b-a272-4a5d-9914-fa48fb8e1c1b)

For Advance or experienced cloud personnels, there are two challenge where you can try hands-on : 

- [DevOps Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=a04472a5-f71a-4355-82cc-b5f2748390b3&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_a04472a5-f71a-4355-82cc-b5f2748390b3)
- [Azure Cosmos DB Developer Challenge](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/challenges?id=486d98ad-0b05-474d-a1ad-8d279a260c9d&WT.mc_id=cloudskillschallenge_486d98ad-0b05-474d-a1ad-8d279a260c9d)
![Challenges](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/g31daxxhyqvhy8ukgti3.jpg)


#### 🔹 Step 3: Engage in Practical Exercises


Once you've selected your preferred modules, dive into the content and complete each module's learning materials.

To reinforce your learning, engage in practical exercises provided within the modules. These exercises allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling you to develop valuable skills that are highly sought after in the industry.
![Learning Modules](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/s3aq9lgvql4cpuv1zaqk.jpg)




#### 🔹 Step 5: Track Your Progress and Complete the Challenge

As you complete each module, the Microsoft Learning Platform will track your progress. Make sure to mark each module as complete to keep track of your achievements and ensure your eligibility for claiming certification vouchers.


#### 🔹 Step 6: Claim Your Certification Vouchers

Once you have successfully completed the required number of modules, you become eligible to claim your certification vouchers. These vouchers can be used to take Microsoft certification exams, which validate your expertise and enhance your professional credibility.

`If you complete the challenge before the Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge ends, one Microsoft Certification exam will be associated with your Microsoft Learn profile by June 30, 2023.You'll get the Certification Voucher once the challenge ends mostly by 30 June.`


`You will be notified via email when it becomes available. You've to confirm the email address for notifications saved in your Microsoft Learn profile.`

You'll also receive a Digital Badge on the completion of Cloud Skill Challenge in 48 hours of completion. 

![Read these rules carefully](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3dpmg35zeqwl5mogwhmx.jpg)