How to get a Microsoft Certification for Free as a Student.
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<title><A href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/educator-developer-blog/how-to-get-a-microsoft-certification-for-free-as-a-student/ba-p/3584897" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This post was initially published at the Educator Blog</A></title>
<description><P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_0-1659014312819.png" style="width: 618px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391516i90B9FD3E78B8295B/image-dimensions/618x242?v=v2" width="618" height="242" role="button" title="bethanyjep_0-1659014312819.png" alt="bethanyjep_0-1659014312819.png" /></span></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Certifications are a way to stand out from the rest. Other than boosting your confidence, certifications can help you</SPAN><SPAN data-contrast="auto"> land a new job, get a promotion or even attract more clients. Microsoft certification offers numerous opportunities, not just for developers but also low code citizen developers. As a student, you can jump start your career&nbsp;with free fundamental certifications.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN><P><STRONG><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Which certifications can you do for free?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">There are 8 certifications you can do for free as a student. The certifications help you build up and sharpen your skills on various technologies such as Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Power Platform and Microsoft 365. Additionally, you get to build up on technical depth in different industry roles such as security. Below are some of the popular certifications you can take:</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><SPAN data-contrast="auto">AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><SPAN data-contrast="auto">DP-900: Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><SPAN data-contrast="auto">AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><SPAN data-contrast="auto">SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><SPAN data-contrast="auto">PL-900: Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;134225954&quot;:true,&quot;134225961&quot;:true,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><SPAN data-contrast="auto">MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><STRONG><SPAN data-contrast="auto">What is the Certification Process?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_1-1659014361495.png" style="width: 766px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391517i17BE043426E19DA3/image-dimensions/766x176?v=v2" width="766" height="176" role="button" title="bethanyjep_1-1659014361495.png" alt="bethanyjep_1-1659014361495.png" /></span></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Create your account on Microsoft Learn</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">The first place to start your certification is </SPAN><A href="http://aka.ms/learn" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">Microsoft Learn</SPAN></A><SPAN data-contrast="auto">. Microsoft Learn contains a collection of learning paths and modules to skill you up on different technology areas as well as soft skills. The platform is comprehensive and will get you well on your way to certification. Once on the </SPAN><A href="http://aka.ms/learn" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">landing page</SPAN></A><SPAN data-contrast="auto">, click sign in the top right and sign up to the platform using your Microsoft account.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_2-1659014361500.png" style="width: 662px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391519iA0385E801EA4E239/image-dimensions/662x282?v=v2" width="662" height="282" role="button" title="bethanyjep_2-1659014361500.png" alt="bethanyjep_2-1659014361500.png" /></span></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Pick and prepare for a certification of your choice</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Microsoft Fundamental certifications are based on different technology areas and industry roles. To get started, you need to identify and select the right path for you. Remember, you can still come back and do the other certification exams at a future date. Once you select the certification of your choice, take time to prepare and skill up on the selected area. </SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_3-1659014361503.png" style="width: 697px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391518i8E567F9B2AFD8023/image-dimensions/697x184?v=v2" width="697" height="184" role="button" title="bethanyjep_3-1659014361503.png" alt="bethanyjep_3-1659014361503.png" /></span></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Verify your student status and claim your benefits.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">You have selected your certification of choice, prepared yourself for the exam, now it is time to verify your student status and sit for the exam for free. As part of the initiative, you get free Microsoft Official practice tests to prepare and a free exam voucher.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">The free certification initiative is managed by </SPAN><A href="https://aka.ms/MicrosoftCRS?azure-portal=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">Cloud Ready Ltd</SPAN></A><SPAN data-contrast="auto"> on behalf of Microsoft. Therefore, the first step is to </SPAN><A href="https://aka.ms/MicrosoftCRS?azure-portal=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">sign up to their site</SPAN></A><SPAN data-contrast="auto"> using your Microsoft Account.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_4-1659014361508.png" style="width: 585px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391522i712F404A2AC89867/image-dimensions/585x343?v=v2" width="585" height="343" role="button" title="bethanyjep_4-1659014361508.png" alt="bethanyjep_4-1659014361508.png" /></span></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Enter your university and country details to confirm you are a student as well as consent to currently being a student and Cloud Ready privacy policy.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_5-1659014361510.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391521i2A1C7F3D664C55C1/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="bethanyjep_5-1659014361510.png" alt="bethanyjep_5-1659014361510.png" /></span></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Once done, you will still need to verify your status as a student on the next page.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_6-1659014361511.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391520i11E0911764C20F22/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="bethanyjep_6-1659014361511.png" alt="bethanyjep_6-1659014361511.png" /></span></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">You will be required to either submit identifying documents or verify using your students’ email. Refer to the FAQ or reach out to support in case you have any issues verifying your identity.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_7-1659014361512.png" style="width: 400px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391523i43CC3E2108C6E061/image-size/medium?v=v2&amp;px=400" role="button" title="bethanyjep_7-1659014361512.png" alt="bethanyjep_7-1659014361512.png" /></span></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Once your student status is verified, you are now ready to start your journey to get certified. Take time, go through the resources, take the practice test and ensure you are well prepared for the test before taking the main exam.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_8-1659014361515.png" style="width: 518px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391524iA0E3B87BBE86701E/image-dimensions/518x337?v=v2" width="518" height="337" role="button" title="bethanyjep_8-1659014361515.png" alt="bethanyjep_8-1659014361515.png" /></span></P> <P><span class="lia-inline-image-display-wrapper lia-image-align-inline" image-alt="bethanyjep_9-1659014361518.png" style="width: 531px;"><img src="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/image/serverpage/image-id/391525i8949E52B983AB735/image-dimensions/531x425?v=v2" width="531" height="425" role="button" title="bethanyjep_9-1659014361518.png" alt="bethanyjep_9-1659014361518.png" /></span></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Sit for the exam and become Microsoft Certified!</SPAN></LI> </UL><P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">You have prepared for the exam, done the practice tests and are now ready to sit for the exam. On the exam day, ensure you are well prepared, have stable internet connection, and proper identification documents. </SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Showcase your achievement.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">It is now time to celebrate your success. Once you have successfully passed your exam, you will receive a digital badge. Share the badge with your networks and add it to your LinkedIn profile.</SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><STRONG><SPAN data-contrast="auto">You are now certified, what next?</SPAN></STRONG><SPAN data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <P><SPAN data-contrast="auto">Certifications help you stand out and open you up to more opportunities. Whether you are starting out in your career or looking for a career shift, certifications guide you in the right direction. Below are some success stories from past individuals who got certified: </SPAN><SPAN data-ccp-props="{&quot;335559685&quot;:0}">&nbsp;</SPAN></P> <UL> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><A href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/certifications-can-spark-confidence-amidst-unexpected-changes/ba-p/2038069?azure-portal=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">Certifications can spark confidence amidst unexpected changes</SPAN></A><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><A href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/sheryl-netley-builds-new-career-on-microsoft-power-platform-and/ba-p/3181930" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">Sheryl Netley builds new career on Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365</SPAN></A><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> <LI data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><A href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/how-the-microsoft-certification-community-can-help-you-and-your/ba-p/2038072" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">How the Microsoft Certification community can help you and your career</SPAN></A><SPAN data-ccp-props="{}">&nbsp;</SPAN></LI> </UL> <P>&nbsp;</P></description>

<title><A href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/educator-developer-blog/how-to-get-a-microsoft-certification-for-free-as-a-student/ba-p/3584897" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><SPAN data-contrast="none">This post was initially published at the Educator Blog</SPAN></A></title>