Want to save 50% on your next Microsoft certification? Here’s one of the best promos we’ve seen this year.

Microsoft is giving away 15,000 discount vouchers for 50% off any Microsoft certification (except GitHub certs). And all you need to do to qualify is pass a free Applied Skill lab and submit the entry form.

How It Works:
1️⃣Take and pass any Applied Skill (you’ll find many listed on Microsoft Learn)
2️⃣Submit the official form with your details
3️⃣Microsoft will award vouchers in weekly waves from Aug 25 – Oct 13

Microsoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes
Microsoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes Official Rules

This is a great way to try out Applied Skills and save on certs. Let me know in the comments what cert you’re planning to use the voucher on!

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Video SummaryGet 50% Off Microsoft Certifications—Just by Learning!
Pass a free Microsoft Applied Skill assessment and you’ll be entered to win one of 15,000 vouchers for 50% off any Microsoft certification exam. It’s a win-win: learn something new and save big!Applied Skills Are Free, Flexible, and Focused
No scheduling, no proctoring, no trick questions. These hands-on labs are designed to build real-world skills on specific Microsoft products—perfect for boosting your confidence or prepping for a full certification.The Sooner You Register, the Better Your Chances
Vouchers are being given away in batches from Aug 25 to Oct 13. If you don’t win in the first round, your entry rolls over to the next—so register early to maximize your chances!Simple Steps to Enter
Pass an Applied Skill → Fill out a quick form (linked in the video description) → Wait for the email. That’s it! Just make sure to include your Learn username, email, and the link to the skill you passed.Vouchers Work for Most Microsoft Certs
You can use the discount on Fundamentals, Associate, Expert, and Specialty certifications—just not GitHub ones. That’s up to $90 USD off, which is a fantastic deal.

For more information, read the transcript blog below, or watch the video above!

Transcript

If you want to save 50% on a Microsoft credential, listen up—Microsoft just launched one of the most exciting promotions I’ve seen in a while. All you need to do is pass a Microsoft Applied Skill assessment, and you’ll be entered for a chance to win one of 15,000 vouchers for 50% off any Microsoft certification exam. The best part? Taking an Applied Skill is completely free. So it’s basically: pass a free Applied Skill, get 50% off a certification. It doesn’t get much better than that—well, 100% off would be better, but this is still the best deal we’ve seen this year.

Now, if you’re new to Applied Skills and wondering what they are or how they differ from certifications, here’s the scoop. First, they’re free. There’s no scheduling, no proctoring, and no trick questions. You just complete the labs on your own time, from wherever you want. Unlike certifications, which often cover multiple products as part of a broader solution, Applied Skills are laser-focused on specific products and real-world tasks. That makes them perfect for building confidence in a hands-on, low-pressure environment. Honestly, a lot of people I know use them to prep for certifications too, which makes this promo even more valuable.

Here are the key details: Microsoft is giving away 15,000 vouchers between August 25 and October 13. The earlier you register, the better your chances of winning. The process is simple—pass an Applied Skill, then fill out a form (linked in the video description). The form asks for your Microsoft Learn username, email address, and the link to the Applied Skill you completed. Fill out a few more details, and you’re entered. After submitting, just wait for an email to find out if you’ve won.

Now, why does timing matter? Microsoft is distributing vouchers in batches, or “prize periods.” In the first week, they’ll give away 3,000 vouchers. After that, 1,500 per week, and then 3,000 per week for the final two weeks. If you don’t win in the period you entered, your entry automatically rolls over to the next one. So the earlier you enter, the more chances you have to win—your name stays in the pool for all future draws.

As for the voucher itself, it’s good for 50% off any Microsoft certification exam delivered through Pearson VUE. The only exception is GitHub certifications, which aren’t included. But all other certifications—Fundamentals, Role-Based, Associate, Expert, and Specialty—are fair game. That’s up to nearly $90 off, which is a fantastic deal.

So, what do you think of this promotion? Personally, I think it’s a great way to encourage people to explore Applied Skills, which are free, and also save money on certifications, which is always a win. I’d love to hear your thoughts. Let me know in the comments which Applied Skill and certification you’re planning to take. And on screen now, you’ll see some videos highlighting recent Applied Skills you should definitely check out. I’m off to decide which one I’ll do for this promo!