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matt_will_fix_it on 07/02/2013 - 22:04 microsoft.com (500 clicks)
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Get a second shot at Microsoft Certification for free

Retake an exam for free and save 15% on certification packs
Prove that you have the knowledge and skills in the most current and specialized technologies and solutions by earning a Microsoft Certification. Passing the exams needed to demonstrate those skills can be tough, but for a limited time, you’ll get a free second chance to succeed.

Here's how it works:
For Microsoft Certification packs: In addition to saving at least 15 percent on the cost of the certification exams, you get one free retake for each exam you don’t pass the first time.
For single exams with Second Shot: If you fail your exam the first time you take it, you may use the same voucher for your retake exam.

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  • jv on 07/02/2013 - 22:12
    +4

    How come the exams cost 40% more for Australians than they do for Americans when our dollar is worth more than theirs ???

    Is it the shipping cost ?

    • matt_will_fix_it on 07/02/2013 - 22:16

      Its annoying :( Its $150 USD or $206 AUD for an exam. There isn't much you can do about it unfortunately. Its probably because of higher testing centre fees in AUS.

      • muzzamo on 11/02/2013 - 11:08

        I have never done it myself (work pays for it so the bean counters wouldn't be happy) but think you can buy worldwide prometric exam vouchers for about $115 from ebay.

        • crazyj on 11/02/2013 - 12:13

          http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221043529487

          looks to be the one you're talking about. There is only one vendor selling it. No second shot, and expires at the end of this month. It's ideal for those that are sure they will pass, and have confidence in their knowledge of the products and how that maps to the Microsoft 'one way' of configuring said product.

          Certainly for those wanting to sit the exam in the next 2 weeks, such a purchase is ideal!

        • muzzamo on 11/02/2013 - 17:36

          I've looked several times in the past and have always been able to find vouchers for sale.

        • crazyj on 11/02/2013 - 18:20

          That's cool - I'll remember to look on ebay next time!

    • ozhunter on 07/02/2013 - 22:27

      It cost more the same reason everything does…

      • jv on 07/02/2013 - 22:31

        Vegemite is cheaper here…

        • lostn on 08/02/2013 - 05:17
          +1

          You can't even give that stuff away anywhere else…

    • Infraction on 07/02/2013 - 23:00
      +3

      Because Microsoft are kents: http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/181lpy/microsoft…

  • foots on 07/02/2013 - 22:14
    -4

    anyone see the irony in IT 'pros' needing to retake exams

    • dmc900 on 07/02/2013 - 22:22
      +2

      I didn't neg your post.
      But I'd say it's good to offer retests, even if your a professional people do have bad days and it's good to have a safety net. Like you have an exam and you feel shit that day but you have to do it, you have a lot higher chance of not being able to focus. I dunno just my 2 cents.

      • foots on 08/02/2013 - 00:48
        -4

        going by that logic horrible drivers should get unlimited free retests and eventually scrape through cus they got the correct amount of multiple choice answers right?

      • the_brewer on 08/02/2013 - 10:21

        You can re-book exams though.
        Having said that every time i've had a free second chance offer i've stressed less and never needed it

    • abc on 08/02/2013 - 09:23

      Have you ever taken one of these exams? They are quite challenging and only passable if you have studied the material. The questions are mostly "theoretical" and not often explicitly applied in an operational IT role.

      • wharlie on 08/02/2013 - 11:44

        I've done a heap of these. Never studied for one.
        My reckoning is that I take the first test without studying then if I fail I would go back and study for the second test.
        But I have worked in IT for over 10 yrs and have a good working knowledge of the product before I take the test.

  • iGOTissues on 07/02/2013 - 22:31

    Might want to include the terms…. if your just starting to study now for the exam you wont have enough time as the

    • pikapika on 07/02/2013 - 23:01
      +2

      …as the what!? You didn't finish your sentence which is kinda ironic considering you're talking about not having enough time..lol

      • whichtyler on 07/02/2013 - 23:15
        +6

        Give the guy a second shot

      • Click_It on 07/02/2013 - 23:16

        I guess he didn't even h

  • jellybox on 07/02/2013 - 23:53

    so…. fail and sit boring exam again for free.. great consolation

  • Midz on 08/02/2013 - 00:27

    Just don't do what I did, pre-pay for 3 exams $459. Do one exam and then lose interest then find out I only had 1 year in total to complete the exams and now I have lost $290. As the voucher for the other two exams have expired.

    Never doing that again.

    • foots on 08/02/2013 - 00:49
      -5

      don't see why anyone with a full set of chromosomes would willingly do that

      • Click_It on 08/02/2013 - 01:04

        Lol! So funny but also a little mean. I'm torn between emotions here.

  • huu on 08/02/2013 - 09:18
    +1

    hmmm … so this is only a bargain if you fail your exam?

  • crazyj on 08/02/2013 - 10:26

    A semi-related one. If you already have the MCSE or MCSA for Windows Server 2008, Microsoft is offering free upgrade exams to Windows Server 2012.

    Vouchers and details are available at -

    http://bsf01.com/Microsoft_Vouchers/MCSE_WS2012Upgrades.aspx

    The vouchers are valid until the end of the year - great deal!

    EDIT: it's not quite free - looks like it's an exam bundle, pay for for some get one free - sneaky!

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