I have heard that students can take some certificate from Microsoft without spending money for taking exams. Is that still available?

Hello Chau.

Thank you for contacting Microsoft's Community. 

We would like to inform you that we moved your thread based on the information you have provided from Microsoft Credentials / Certification Profile / MCID Assistance to Microsoft Credentials / Exams / Discounts/Vouchers/Special Offers / Other.

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Kind regards,

Hi Chau,

Thank you for contacting the Microsoft Community.

I recognize the significance of having your Learn profile student verified, especially considering its potential benefits for managing financial expenses. Allow me to furnish you with the necessary information and guide you through the resolution process.

Currently we don't have any ongoing free exams for students verified account. What we have is that fundamentals exams, 30% discount for all countries (including India and China). While for Role Based exams, 45% discount for all Countries except India and China.

Please note that once you have identified yourself as a student on your certification profile and to be eligible for the academic discount, please make sure that a green check mark is available underneath your job title. This indicates that you are qualified for a student discount. Please see sample image below:

If the green check mark is not visible, please ensure that you have successfully verified your academic status by following the steps:

To be eligible, confirm your academic standing and identify yourself as a student in your certification profile. You can register for a test and get the student discount after your identity has been validated. Kindly follow the steps on how to get your profile verified:

1. Login to your Learn profile.

2. Click the photo avatar on the upper right corner and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

3. Scroll down to the Connected certification profile section and click "Manage certification profile and exam discounts."

   Note: If you have not yet connected your certification profile to your Learn profile, this section won’t be visible. Please visit Connect a certification profile to Learn to complete this step before proceeding.

4. In the "Job title" dropdown, select "STUDENT".

5. Look for the academic pricing notice that appears below the "Job title" dropdown.

6. Select "Get verified now" below the "Job title" dropdown.

7. Verify your academic status by selecting one of the methods from the main menu.

   check your student status during registration.

• make sure the "Job title" field says "Student-verified"

NOTE: Verification process may take within 3-5 business days, once verified, you will receive a confirmation email. The academic discount pricing will be automatically applied at the checkout page.

In case that the green check mark is NOT present, please send us a step-by-step screenshot using Problem Steps Recorder (PSR) (click this link for MAC device) throughout the entire process, from the time you selected your exam up to the checkout page where the discount is not showing along with the requested information through the Private Message I initiated, for us to investigate further.

Meanwhile, for the latest news and updates about the upcoming events, training, and promotions, you may visit Official Microsoft Blog and Microsoft Events Catalog.

Please let me know how it turns out. Let me know if you need further assistance.

I look forward to your response. Please note that if no response is received after two business days, the case will be closed and locked. After the case is locked, we will no longer be able to respond, even through Private Messages. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Hi Chau,

I trust all is well with you.

Thank you for providing the requested information.

I attempted to find your account using the provided details, but I was unable to do so as it appears that you do not have a Certification Profile yet.

For you to be able to create your Certification profile, please complete the steps listed below:

1. Click on this link to go to Your dashboard.

2. Log in with a personal Microsoft account. If you do not have one, we invite you to create one Here

3. Edit your information on your Certification profile and add all the personal data it requires.

4. Click on Save (this will generate the MCID) then click on Continue.

After completing the steps above, you may proceed with verifying your account as a student steps that I have provided on my previous response.

Please let me know how it turns out.

If this solves your problem, please indicate “Yes” to the question and the thread will automatically be closed and locked. In case we do not receive a response, the thread will be closed and locked after one business day. Please be advised that after the case is locked, we will no longer be able to respond, even through Private Messages. If the resolution provided did not resolve the issue, please post a new question.

Sincerely,

Hi Chau,

I trust all is well with you.

Kindly let me know if further assistance or clarification is needed so that I can be of additional help if necessary.

Otherwise, if this solves your problem, please indicate “Yes” to the question and the thread will automatically be closed and locked. In case we do not receive a response, the thread will be closed and locked after one business day. Please be advised that after the case is locked, we will no longer be able to respond, even through Private Messages. If the resolution provided did not resolve the issue, please post a new question.

Sincerely,

Hi Chau,

I hope all is well with you.

Since we have not received a response from you, we’ll proceed in closing and locking the case. Please note that once Private Messaging has been locked and closed, you cannot reply. If the resolution provided did not resolve the issue, please post a new question

Kind regards,