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[Back Offer] Free: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 Virtual Training + Free Voucher for Certification Exam @ Microsoft

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The FREE Azure training session available again. You will be given 2 FREE exam Vouchers.

You can use these vouchers for other Azure exams(Azure Solution Architect etc.).

There are three sessions available at the time posting.

2 day format
Thursday, 3rd September 2020 | 9:30 AM - 12:40 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Friday, 4th September 2020 | 9:30 AM - 12:05 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

2 day format
Wednesday, 9th September 2020 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Thursday, 10th September 2020 | 9:30 AM - 12:05 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

2 day format
Tuesday 15th September 2020 | 1:00 PM - 4:10 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
Wednesday 16th September 2020 | 1:00 PM - 3:35 PM (GMT+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

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  • CAPTCHHHA on 31/08/2020 - 18:41
    +2

    They stopped giving vouchers if I am not mistaken.

  • priceaintright on 31/08/2020 - 18:49

    You can use these vouchers for other Azure exams(Azure Solution Architect etc.).

    Are you sure about that? Pretty sure the vouchers are specific for AZ-900 only?
    It even says in the link:
    After completing this free training, you’ll be eligible to take the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification exam at no cost

    • megaalc on 31/08/2020 - 18:52
      +2

      you can apply it to any of az- exams

      • CAPTCHHHA on 31/08/2020 - 18:55

        Aint right

        • megaalc on 31/08/2020 - 18:56
          +1

          i should say - "you could" in the past, now not sure after reading the link above
          this is what i am getting trying to apply to newly released az-304
          http://prntscr.com/u8u3qp

          • Ohz on 31/08/2020 - 19:23
            +2

            @megaalc: Personally I would say this training is pretty general, it covers all topics in AZ 900 fundamental, but not very detailed. I would prefer some other free training course on Udemy. Soooooooooooo, attend the train session on time(I mean show up and minimize the browser and mute), get the voucher, done.

            • megaalc on 31/08/2020 - 19:31
              +2

              @Ohz: Hard to disagree, so far got 4 vouchers, used for scheduling az300, 301 , az-400 ))

              • priceaintright on 31/08/2020 - 20:31
                +1

                @megaalc: You guys might've benefitted from the vouchers from the pre-July workshops, but from CAPTCHHHA's link above, that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. I've signed up anyway to see for myself

              • tabboo on 01/09/2020 - 09:06

                @megaalc: can i register to attend multiple of these, and get multiple vouchers?

                • megaalc on 01/09/2020 - 10:45

                  @tabboo: check the link above - they probably implemented some changes and you can get any digital codes anymore

      • jabanco on 11/09/2020 - 08:00
        +1

        I tried it and I can only use it for AZ-900. It doesn't work for AZ-204.

    • Ohz on 31/08/2020 - 19:18
      +2

      I had taken the Solution Architect by using the free voucher in July. You can take 5 mins and verify it on the official website.

      • thisarapc on 31/08/2020 - 19:29

        @junny
        How can you redeem 2 exams?
        Do I have to attend for 2 training sessions?
        Thanks

        • Ohz on 31/08/2020 - 19:33
          +2

          My training session was a 2-day format like above, they just sent me two.

      • SuperSonic on 31/08/2020 - 20:39

        Do u mean attend 5 mins to get the voucher ?

      • sidharthdeshpande on 09/09/2020 - 08:07

        Looks like i can only choose the AZ-900. can you share how you were able to use it for other exams?

  • grumpybum on 31/08/2020 - 19:20

    Not sure MS certification is worth the time, personally. Nobody has ever been interested in my MCPD in job interviews.

    • Garyd123 on 31/08/2020 - 19:35

      Guess it depends on what they're looking for. Sometimes being heavily certified can scare them off, they might think you're only filling it between contract gigs. Or often they don't care about paper as long as you can demonstrate past experience.

    • starspawn on 31/08/2020 - 20:33
      +3

      I would argue it's absolutely worth the time, if you have had a career in IT.

      Looks favourably on your resume and shows you are actually certified in the technology.

      • ldt on 31/08/2020 - 21:12

        Certifications would be the last thing that would impress me on a CV.
        Anyone can do them.

        • grumpybum on 02/09/2020 - 10:26

          I agree. I've never taken much notice of them when hiring developers. It's pretty easy to figure out if people know what they are taking about when you talk to them and having a certification doesn't mean they can actually do they job, it just means they can study for a test.

    • Huntz on 31/08/2020 - 20:39
      +1

      So many factors to getting a job - first impressions, resume, experience, activity on proffessional mediums (LIN), attitude during your interview etc. are some of them if not all.
      I am always on the lookout for positive traits when getting someone to work for me …it's a hard search…but you could be next :)

    • hts on 31/08/2020 - 21:32
      +3

      In my previous role and current role, having MS cloud certs were essential. The role was called Microsoft 365 Cloud Engineer, consisted of supporting clients and mainly transitioning them from on prem to 365. Have seen quite a few jobs posted with similar criteria. My company (when I hire again) will look very favourably on candiates with MS 365 certs, as I've had migrations get messed up by people thinking they know what they are doing and royally screwing everyone over.

      • starspawn on 01/09/2020 - 20:23

        Case in point! Well done!

      • ldt on 02/09/2020 - 13:30
        +1

        Unfortunately though, a 365 cert doesn't mean you're able to do it either. I've met quite a few IT staff who were certified up to the eyeballs but were clueless.

        • grumpybum on 03/09/2020 - 10:52

          Yeah, that's really my point. Through my personal experience of studying for and passing my MCPD, it was obvious that all you need to do to pass MS certs is to remember the answers to the questions. They don't test your actual understanding. I would never base hiring someone on it and none of the interviewers for the roles I have had in the past 10+ years since I got it have been remotely interested in it. The only thing it says to me is that the applicant was dedicated enough to put the time in to do it.

          • hts on 03/09/2020 - 11:10

            @grumpybum: For me its one less headache if they get hired so they count towards our Microsoft Partner quota and we don't have to waste time during the initial months getting to know what 365 is etc. Wasn't saying it was the be all and end all of hiring, we hire for personality and fit into the team, but if they happen to fit in well and have 365 certs + experience, its a good step.

            No cert really tests your understanding, I have done the HP tech exams that are proctured and its more remember product lines than actual useful info, CCNA/CCNP does give some more indepth knowledge but nothing can compete with real world experience, but the certs have been a good base indicator so far.

          • ldt on 03/09/2020 - 11:23

            @grumpybum: Yes exactly. The only thing it shows me is that there is an interest (in either developing themselves or their career).
            It's right down the bottom of the list in terms of things I look for.

  • starspawn on 31/08/2020 - 20:37

    Thanks OP!

    Going to get some friends to complete this too!

  • SuperSonic on 31/08/2020 - 20:40

    Do we have to go through the complete training for both days to get the voucher or is there a workaround to get the voucher ?

  • UncommonName on 31/08/2020 - 20:47

    Signed up for 15th, let's see if the voucher comes through.

  • w37hsyea on 31/08/2020 - 22:07

    Are there any other free certifications?

  • shreav on 31/08/2020 - 22:15

    Thanks, registered.

  • Astaltar on 31/08/2020 - 22:52

    I don't quite get it. Is it online training or I have to go to
    1 Epping Road
    North Ryde, NSW 2113
    Australia
    ?

    • megaalc on 31/08/2020 - 22:55
      +1

      Everything is online nowadays

      • Astaltar on 01/09/2020 - 07:12

        Thanks, mate!

  • CC123 on 31/08/2020 - 23:21

    Thanks!

  • goatwomble on 01/09/2020 - 00:00

    How is the training delivered? Teams, Zoom, summat else?

    • portraitly on 01/09/2020 - 06:11
      +1

      You need to register and they will send you a link a few hours before the session starts. It's a proprietary webinar software that they use.

  • dengziyi on 01/09/2020 - 01:46
    +1

    It's online training. I did it the last time this was posted. It'll be a lecture/video seminar with two Microsoft trainers. Not Zoom, but their own video platform/UI/link.

    You can type questions in the chat box, but won't have to do activities or interact. You must attend the seminar in order to get the free exam.

  • Jakelad on 01/09/2020 - 08:59

    Is the course content enough to pass the exams or is further study required?

  • megaalc on 01/09/2020 - 10:49
    +2

    to people who interested studiyng azure exams - there is a FB group running by Scott Duffy, udemy instructor who built quite few azure exam courses - there are lot of info in there and you can ask any questions related to azure ( and not only azure ) exams
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/azureusergroupunofficial

  • eecchhoo on 01/09/2020 - 21:13

    If I applied and linked the voucher by entering email on a wrong exam. Can we unlink it and fix it?

    • vikramhkumar on 07/09/2020 - 16:01

      Few question which they posted during the session-

      What if I have an issue redeeming my discounted exam?
      If you experience issues redeeming your discounted exam, please contact the Certification Support Team here: https://trainingsupport.microsoft.com/en-us/mcp/forum/all/ex…

      Can I use different email to book for the Exam? The email I use to register for this training is different from my Microsoft email.
      Yes, you will need a Certification profile which can be set up with a different email and then you will need to enter the email address you used to register. Please see here on how to redeem your discount: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE4DoHP

      Good luck!

  • tsk2 on 07/09/2020 - 13:25

    Instructions received after the training appear to indicate that it's only for 900 unless you can sign up for any test and just enter your email address that you did the course with. Data doesn't look like it's been received by MS, so won't be able to confirm until the end of the week (5 business days)

    See image here: https://ibb.co/HTvFN3W

    • UncommonName on 10/09/2020 - 14:44

      Update us mate when you book.

      • tsk2 on 12/09/2020 - 15:08

        Looks like it's tied to the training. Tried other exams and there was not discounts except for the 900 exam.

  • c95mbq on 10/09/2020 - 15:41

    had issues with the second day and kept dropping out - last time I was unable to reconnect and when I finally did, the session had ended. Can't see any subsequent emails with information on how to claim the free exam vouchers either, is it the same for anyone else? Thanks

  • jabanco on 10/09/2020 - 17:49

    I'm not able to use the email address for another exam (AZ-204). Anybody else have the same issues?

    • tsk2 on 12/09/2020 - 15:10

      Yeap. 900 only. So looks like this way of getting free exam vouchers is no longer working.

      • UncommonName on 12/09/2020 - 15:29

        Can it be used for DP-900?

        • tsk2 on 12/09/2020 - 22:39

          Only tried a few that I was interested in and alas that was not one of them. I assumed not fwiw.

          • ModBot on 13/09/2020 - 07:56

            @tsk2: When did you attend the training? Are you eligible for AZ900?

            • tsk2 on 13/09/2020 - 08:07

              @ModBot: I "attended" about two weeks ago and then had to wait about 4 or 5 business days for it to all link up. yeah for az900 worked, but not much value to me as I wanted it for az500, ms500 etc.

  • ModBot on 11/09/2020 - 18:14

    Anyone who attended the meeting on 3rd / 4th are getting a successful validation on the "Exam Discounts" page ?

  • su27km on 15/09/2020 - 20:17

    i joined 9/10 Sep, no luck yet for the free exam

    • ModBot on 15/09/2020 - 21:54

      I joined on the 3/4 one and still waiting for the validation to go through.

      • su27km on 15/09/2020 - 22:02

        thanks, when your one is active, please update here, so we will have some idea.

  • AnDyStYLe on 15/09/2020 - 22:42
    +1

    For any of those that previously undertook the virtual training session and only that (without any or very small amount of exposure to Azure), then took the exam based on knowledge and understanding of what you received in the virtual training session… Did you actually pass the exam?

    I was in the virtual training session conducted in June's deal where it actually gave an exam voucher code (not what they're giving in this deal), and I asked the resources during the training session if I can just take the exam and possibly pass based on the knowledge and understanding I received through only the session, and they said "yes generally one can". I failed that exam. The structure of the exam goes into a lot more than just what was provided in the virtual training session, and after the exam going through some of the stuff I remembered in the exam, much of the stuff relies on good memory of the apps, products and services within Azure, which isn't fully covered in the training session. Rather you need some exposure to the Azure portal itself.

    Interested to know if anyone passed the exam without any other exposure to Azure and only from the session, and if I'm just a dumb ass :(

    • su27km on 16/09/2020 - 14:20
      +1

      of cause you won't, you need read more, as always. only thing here is the free Exam. otherwise, who cares the virtual training session, as it is only for 4.5 hours? you can't expecting to pass the exam for only watch the training in 4.5 hours, right?

      • AnDyStYLe on 16/09/2020 - 14:40

        Thanks you made me feel a bit better about it all now!

        Although, I now feel a little silly thinking one can pass purely on the virtual training session 🤦🏻‍♂️

        • ModBot on 16/09/2020 - 16:02

          I know this is not the right way, but have anyone heard of the dumps? I have heard that there are quite a few dumps that help you in preparation of the exam and the questions are usually from the dumps.

  • su27km on 17/09/2020 - 20:04
    +1

    i got the free exam in my account now, and scheduled the exam successful.

    • ModBot on 18/09/2020 - 14:02

      when did you attend the training ?

      • su27km on 18/09/2020 - 16:09

        3, 4 sep

  • Techhit on 23/09/2020 - 04:55

    Still haven't got free exam voucher linked to my email address for the sep 15 course

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