Challenge reduction voucher

For Azure Fundamentals challenge-based discounts, the voucher or discount is not always sent as a separate code. In many current promotions, the discount is applied automatically to the Microsoft Learn profile for the email address used to register for and complete the event/challenge, and it appears only at the final stage of checkout when scheduling the exam.

Key points and checks:

1. Ensure the correct email is used
   • Sign in to Microsoft Learn and Pearson VUE using the same email address that was used to register for the Azure Fundamentals challenge or related training.
2. Allow processing time
   • For similar promotions, the discount is typically applied to the Learn profile a few business days after the event/challenge. In one documented case, the discount appeared only after the Microsoft Learn account had been active for more than 48 hours.
3. How to see if the discount is applied
   • Go to the Azure Fundamentals exam page (for example, DP-900 or AZ-900 depending on the promotion) on Microsoft Learn.
   • Select “Schedule through Pearson Vue.”
   • Sign in with the same Microsoft Learn account used for the challenge.
   • Proceed through the scheduling steps until the final checkout page.
   • At the final stage of checkout, check whether the discount is automatically applied to the exam price.
4. If there is a separate sweepstakes/voucher promotion
   • Some challenges (for example, Microsoft Ignite Challenge or Azure Cosmos DB Conf Skills Challenge) require:
     • Completing the challenge, and
     • Submitting a sweepstakes entry form before the deadline.
   • Winners are then notified by email from “MindHub Pro by Pearson VUE” with a voucher code and redemption instructions. If those steps were not completed or if the entry was not selected, no voucher email is sent.
5. If the discount still does not appear
   • If the promotion explicitly stated an automatic discount and it is not appearing at checkout after waiting the required time and using the correct email, contact Microsoft or Pearson VUE support as indicated in the event/challenge communication.

References:

• Redeem Microsoft voucher for a certification exam - Microsoft Q&A
• Issue with 50% Discount for DP-900 Exam - Microsoft Q&A
• Microsoft Ignite Challenge Sweepstakes Frequently Asked Questions
• How to redeem your Microsoft Ignite Challenge Sweepstakes prize
• How to Redeem Your Prize Azure Cosmos DB Conf Skills Challenge Sweepstakes
• Frequently Asked Questions - Azure Cosmos DB Conf Skills Challenge Sweepstakes