I can't start to take the assessment

The maintenance status of a specific Microsoft Applied Skills assessment and any deadline extensions for a particular training cannot be changed directly.

For issues starting an Applied Skills assessment lab, including maintenance outages, and for any requests related to deadlines or accommodations, support must be contacted through the official credentials channels:

1. Go to Credentials Support at Credentials Support and open a support request describing:
   • The assessment name: “Secure AI Solutions in the Cloud”.
   • The exact error message that the assessment is under maintenance.
   • The deadline date for the training (31 May) and that the outage is blocking completion.
2. If the issue is related to accommodations (for example, extra time or other special conditions), review the Applied Skills accommodations guidance at Applied Skills assessment lab accommodations and follow the process described there.
3. If the problem persists and prevents launching the lab, also review the assessment lab technical requirements and FAQs under Assessment lab frequently asked questions to confirm there are no local technical blockers.

Only the official support team can investigate the maintenance status of that specific assessment and determine whether any extension or alternative option is possible for the training deadline.

References:

• Credentials support
• Microsoft Applied Skills process overview
• Applied Skills frequently asked questions
• Prepare for Microsoft Applied Skills assessment lab