Are certification vouchers provided after completing training during the skills fest or are the standard payments still required?

Completing Microsoft Learn training paths, playlists, or Skills Fest activities does not automatically grant a certification exam voucher. Training, badges, trophies, and XP are separate from paid certification exams.

Key points from the available information:

• Certifications are only earned by passing the corresponding certification exams, not by completing Learn modules or learning paths.
• XP and badges/trophies on Microsoft Learn are for tracking progress and motivation; they are not redeemable for exam vouchers or discounts.
• Exam vouchers or discounts are only provided when explicitly offered by a specific promotion, event, sweepstakes, or program (for example, some webinars, special challenges, or sweepstakes may grant a discount or voucher, but only if that offer is clearly stated and the terms are met).
• When a voucher or discount is granted (for example, via an event or sweepstakes), it is either:
  • Applied automatically to the Microsoft Learn profile used to register for the event and appears at checkout when scheduling through Pearson VUE, or
  • Sent as a voucher code by Pearson VUE with instructions on how to redeem it.
• If no explicit voucher/discount offer is associated with the Skills Fest or training attended, the standard exam fee still applies.

To verify whether a particular Skills Fest or training includes a voucher or discount, check the official event or promotion page and its FAQ/terms. If a voucher is promised and not yet received, it is typically delivered by Pearson VUE to the email used for registration within the stated timeframe.

References:

• Microsoft Learn for Educators student certification
• Vouchers and redeeming discounts
• Simplifying the Certification Path for Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Microsoft Credentials AI Challenge Sweepstakes Frequently asked questions
• Clarification Regarding AI Skills Fest Reward-Eligible Playlists and Voucher Eligibility - Microsoft Q&A
• HOW TO GET THE CERTIFICATION AFTER COMPLETED THE COURSE - Microsoft Q&A
• Redeem Microsoft voucher for a certification exam - Microsoft Q&A
• i have 55000 XP points How do i redeem it - Microsoft Q&A