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No. Everything on this course is free including the exam. Once you have practised using the MeasureUp practice tests you can then claim a Pearson VUE exam voucher from your learning page.
Please visit your learning page. Log-in and then click on your course. Under the Certify section enter your Microsoft Certification profile (or first follow the link to create a new profile). Once you have entered your profile details a 'Claim' button will appear. Click on the button and your exam voucher will be shown on screen.
Once you have answered 25 MeasureUp practice questions the Certify section of your course page will be unlocked allowing you to claim your Pearson VUE exam voucher.
Research shows that using MeasureUp (and practising on at least 25 questions) gives learners the best chance of passing their exam. Once you have answered 25 MeasureUp practice questions the Certify section of your course page will be unlocked allowing you to claim your exam voucher.
The exam is offered by Pearson VUE using their online exam app (although you can visit on exam centre in-person if you wish). You select your preferred option when you book your exam.
Please visit your learning page. Log-in and then click on your course. Under the Certify section (in the red Microsoft Certification Account area) use the 'follow this link' option to be taken to the correct website. Complete the Certification Profile form (using the same details as for Microsoft Learn) click on 'Save and Continue'. You must create the profile before you schedule your exam. Once you have created your Certification Profile enter the details on your Cloud Ready Skills course learning page. You can find more information here.
Visit your learning page. Log-in and then click on your course. Under the Certify section (in the red Microsoft Certification Account area) enter the profile details and click on 'Submit'. You will then be able to claim your Pearson VUE exam voucher.
We recommended using your personal email address so that your learning record can follow you after you leave college / university. Use the same email address as you used for your Microsoft Learn profile.
Yes, you can use an existing Microsoft Certification profile. You will need to enter the details on your course learning page in the Certify area to unlock your exam voucher. Visit your learning page. Log-in and then click on your course. Under the Certify section (in the red Microsoft Certification Account area) enter your profile details and click on 'Submit'.
Please visit your learning page. Log-in and then click on your course. Under the Certify section click on the 'Go to the Pearson VUE' button. Use the search bar to find the exam you want to sit, click on the correct exam, scroll down and click on the ‘Schedule with Pearson VUE’ button (ignore the price shown). Login with your Microsoft Certification account (or create a new one if you do not have one yet). Next schedule your exam, proceed to checkout, on the order total click on 'Add Voucher or Promo Code’ and enter your voucher code prior to submitting your order.
The exam is free for you. During the exam booking process ignore the price and carry on to schedule your exam. On the checkout page you need to enter your exam code we gave you to claim your free exam. You can claim your exam code from your Cloud Ready skills course page in the Certify section (once you have enter your Microsoft Certification profile information).
No, the exam is free for you. During the exam booking process ignore the price and carry on to schedule your exam. On the checkout page you will enter the exam code we gave you to claim your free exam. You can claim your exam code from your Cloud Ready skills course page in the Certify section (once you have enter your Microsoft Certification profile information).
Yes! Microsoft certifications are industry-recognised qualifications and they are a great boost to your C.V.
Microsoft will provide you with a certificate and a verifiable e-badge that you can share on social media, such as LinkedIn.
One. Sorry, but there is no free resit offered for these courses. However, don't worry by studying the Microsoft Learn modules and then making good use of the MeasureUp practice tests you will have a great chance of passing. Good luck! Also, if you want to resit the exam you can always re-schedule with Pearson VUE (but you will have to pay the exam fee).
Sorry, no. There is no free resit offered for these courses. However, don't worry by studying the Microsoft Learn modules and then making good use of the MeasureUp practice tests you will have a great chance of passing. Good luck! Also, if you want to resit the exam you can always re-schedule with Pearson VUE (but you will have to pay the exam fee).
You will receive a notification email from Microsoft. It contains a verifiable e-badge you can use to promote your success. To claim your badge click the link in the Microsoft notification email and create an account on the Acclaim platform, or download it directly from your Microsoft Certification dashboard.
Once Microsoft have sent you the official e-badge you can add the badge to your profile.
Yes. After completing a course you will then be able to sign-up for another course (you can study two courses at the same time). To find more courses go to your learning page.
Sorry, but do not lose hope. If you want to resit the exam you can always re-schedule with Pearson VUE (but you will have to pay the exam fee). You can also take another course with Cloud Ready Skills (there are eight in total for you to study).
Yes, you will receive information from Pearson VUE on how to sit your exam. You can also find more information here.
Please visit your learning page. Log-in and then click on your course. Under the Certify section click on the 'Go to the Pearson VUE' button. Use the search bar to find the exam you want to sit, click on the correct exam, scroll down and click on the ‘Schedule with Pearson VUE’ button (ignore the price shown). Login with your Microsoft Certification account (or create a new one if you do not have one yet). Next schedule your exam, proceed to checkout, on the order total click on 'Add Voucher or Promo Code’ and enter your voucher code prior to submitting your order.
Research shows that using MeasureUp practice tests (and testing on at least 25 questions) gives the learner the best chance of passing their exam. Once you have answered 25 MeasureUp practice questions the Certify section of your course page will be unlocked allowing you to claim your exam voucher and then sit your exam.
No. All of the questions are multiple choice questions, such as fill in the blank, or drag and drop type questions.
Yes, you will need a webcam and a microphone to use the online Pearson VUE OnVUE online testing system. For more information please visit this website.
No, just a web browser. However, you will need a webcam and a microphone to use the online Pearson VUE OnVUE online testing system. For more information please visit this website.
Via a webcam using proctors / invigilators. Please note you will also need to show i.d. to sit the exam. For more information please visit this website.
You do have the option of taking the exam at a test centre (you can select this option when you book your exam). However, the exam is also available as an online option.
You need to answer 70%, or more, of the questions correctly.
You need to answer 70%, or more, of the questions correctly.
70%
There is no negative marking applied to incorrectly answered questions. You only get scored for correct answers.
There is no negative marking applied to incorrectly answered questions. You only get scored for correct answers.
Approx. 40-60 questions depending on which exam you are sitting.
About 45 minutes. However, please allow more time to log-in to the exam system.
Once you are ready to take the exam, we provide you with a 100% discounted exam voucher that you can redeem with Pearson Vue when you book the exam. We reconmend that you schedule the exam as soon as possible following your exam preparation. You can learn more about the exam booking process here.
You can always re-visit the Microsoft Learn modules (and more courses). Also, you can also take another course from Cloud Ready Skills. Just visit your learning page to find more courses.
The exam is graded as a pass, or fail. Don't worry you will be able to use the MeasureUp Practice tests to experience an exam before sitting the actual exam.
Sign-in to your Microsoft certification/Pearson VUE account and select the exam you’d like to reschedule from ‘Upcoming Appointments'. You will need to do this at least 24 hours before your exam is due to start.
The exams are available in multiple languages including English. For more information visit this website.
This depends on your experience and current knowledge of the topics. The learning may take only a few hours, or up to 20 hours. We reconmend you review the lessons and labs on Microsoft Learn and then use the MeasureUp practice tests to become exam ready.
No, the exam is a closed book exam and you cannot use notes, or the internet. You will be monitored via a webcam during the exam.
All of the questions are multiple choice questions, such as fill in the blank, or drag and drop type questions.
Yes. For more information please visit this website.
If you miss your exam then you will not be able to take the exam. This student certification offer does not have the ability to issue re-test exam vouchers. It is your responsibility to schedule (or re-schedule) the exam to a time and date that is appropriate to your diary.
You will need to follow the Pearson VUE guidelines. You need to be in a room on your own (no pets), with only one screen active and you will need to show i.d. to sit the exam.
Yes, you will need to show an official form of identification (passport, driving licence etc) in order to be able to sit an exam with Pearson VUE (either online, or at a testing centre). You can review the full Pearson VUE guidelines here.
Yes. Access your course from your learning page. Click on the relevant course on the home page and then in the course page under the Learn section click on 'Explore' in the Exam Cram section.
You can access the advanced 'role based certification' courses via Microsoft Learn at no cost. Cloud Ready do not have certifications for these advanced courses.
No labs at all for the Microsoft Fundamentals exams. Just multiple choice questions.
They are at a same level, but in a different format. Using the MeasureUp practice tests is the best way to get a feel for the exam.
In total you will have 65 minutes total time to log-in, start the exam and view your exam results (with 45 minutes actual exam time). You can find more details for your Microsoft Fundamentals exam here.
You will need to work through the modules and answer at least 25 MeasureUp practice questions before you can book your certification exam (but you can book the exam some time in the future).
In total you will have 65 minutes total time to log-in, start the Microsoft Fundamentals exam and view your exam results (with 45 minutes actual exam time). You can find more details for your Microsoft Fundamentals exam here.
The Global Skilling offer includes just 1 exam voucher per course (no retake is being offered).
You will need to answer about 45 - 60 questions and you will have 45 minutes. You can find more details for your Microsoft Fundamentals exam here.
Yes. Pearson Vue have exams from home slots 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
You will need to answer about 45 - 60 questions and you will have 45 minutes. However, please allow more time when attending the exam to log-in and receive your exam result at the end. You can find more details for your Microsoft Fundamentals exam here.
Yes, you can visit an exam booking centre (rather than sitting the exam online).
All of the questions in the Microsoft Fundamentals exam will be Multiple Choice questions. There will be different formats, such as 'drag and drop', or select from the dropdown.
You can run the Pearson VUE exam on any device with a web cam, mouse and keyboard. Pleas e check this site for the full requirements.
It is a closed book exam. You cannot use your notes for the Microsoft Fundamentals exam.
No.
No, the Microsoft Fundamentals exam is a closed book exam and you will not have access to any other browser tabs, or screens during the exam.
For ever. They do not have an expiry date.
You cannot use notes, or the internet during your Microsoft Fundamentals exam (the exam is a closed book exam).
There are 8 available and you can take all 8 for free.
All of the questions in the Microsoft Fundamentals exam will be Multiple Choice questions. There will be different question formats, such as 'drag and drop', or select from the dropdown.
When you have completed your MeasureUp practice tests you can book your exam. From your personal learning page you can view the full details and guidance on Pearson Vue exams. You can sit the exam in-person, or online. When you book you will be given details on how to access the exam and provide your ID etc.
Yes, please use the MeasureUp practice tests to gain experience of sitting your Microsoft Fundamentals certification exam. You can also see sample questions here.
This free offer there is only one exam test available. Please use the MeasureUp practice tests for the best chance of passing. You could also pay yourself if you wanted to sit the exam again.
The free offer only includes one free exam. Please use MeasureUp tests to practice first. If you do fail then there is always the option to pay for a test yourself.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
The AI in the exam system and moderators do not like that. You may be contacted by a moderator and asked to stop. Please read the full guidance on the Pearson VUE exam rules.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
Once you have claimed the MeasureUp voucher and answered 25 practice questions. This will unlock the exam booking section. You can then select an exam date from the ones available.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
You will be tested on the topics that are included in the associated Microsoft Learn modules for each course
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
You can either sit the exam online, or at a local Pearson Vue exam centre. To take the exam online you will need a webcam and you will also need to verify your identity. Please use the links on your personal learning page for full details of how to sit the exam, ID. requirements etc.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
Those are the rules that Pearson VUE require to ensure that people are not cheating, or using notes.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
Yes you will. Microsoft will email you about 24 hours after you pass your exam.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
Yes you will. Microsoft will email you about 24 hours after you pass your exam.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
You can use your Certification Dashboard to change the details of your account: https://aka.ms/certdashboard. For more details visit your certification profile.
You can login to your Certification Dashboard to reschedule your exam. You will need to do this at least 24 hours before you are due to sit your exam. For more information visit the Microsoft exam information page.
You can login to your Certification Dashboard to reschedule your exam. You will need to do this at least 24 hours before you are due to sit your exam. For more information visit the Microsoft exam information page.
You can login to your Certification Dashboard to reschedule your exam. You will need to do this at least 24 hours before you are due to sit your exam. For more information visit the Microsoft exam information page.
You can login to your Certification Dashboard to cancel your exam. You will need to do this at least 24 hours before you are due to sit your exam. For more information visit the Microsoft exam information page.
You can find the full details here. You can also view ID Requirements on the Pearson VUE website too.
You can find the full details here. You can also view ID Requirements on the Pearson VUE website too.
You can find the full details here. You can also view ID Requirements on the Pearson VUE website too.
You can find the full details here. You can also view ID Requirements on the Pearson VUE website too.
You can find the full details here. You can also view ID Requirements on the Pearson VUE website too.
You can expect to submit a photo of your government issued ID and complete a room scan. Once complete, you will be assigned a proctor. For more information visit Microsooft online exam information.
To start your exam you will sign into your Certification Dashboard. More details are available here.
To start your exam you will sign into your Certification Dashboard. More details are available here.
To start your exam you will sign into your Certification Dashboard. More details are available here.
To start your exam you will sign into your Certification Dashboard. More details are available here.
To start your exam you will sign into your Certification Dashboard. More details are available here.
You can use the Windows uninstall, or Mac uninstall process. You can find more information in the online exam guide.
Unfortunately, there was a proctoring issue. You will be able to re-schedule your exam. Please visit this online exams guide.
Unfortunately, there was a proctoring issue. You will be able to re-schedule your exam. Please visit this online exams guide.
Unfortunately, there was a proctoring issue. You will be able to re-schedule your exam. Please visit this online exams guide.
You can mix and match delivery methods (online proctored, or in-person at a testing centre).
You can mix and match delivery methods (online proctored, or in-person at a testing centre).
You can mix and match delivery methods (online proctored, or in-person at a testing centre).
The exam questions are the same in terms of difficultly, but you may prefer to sit the exam on your own in your home / office.
The exam questions are the same in terms of difficultly, but you may prefer to sit the exam in a professional Test Centre rather than at home.
You can select to sit the exam at a Test Centre rather than at home.
You can select to sit the exam at a Test Centre rather than at home.
There is online Whiteboard you can use to take notes and make drawings during the exam. You can access the whiteboard during your exam by selecting the eraser icon at the top of the screen.
There is online Whiteboard you can use to take notes and make drawings during the exam. You can access the whiteboard during your exam by selecting the eraser icon at the top of the screen.
There is online Whiteboard you can use to take notes and make drawings during the exam. You can access the whiteboard during your exam by selecting the eraser icon at the top of the screen.
You must install a secure browser that enforces rigorous safeguards during the exam. You can find out more here on how to prepare for an exam.
You must install a secure browser that enforces rigorous safeguards during the exam. You can find out more here on how to prepare for an exam.
No. You will be using a secure browser and you will be proctored by a webcam. All exams are also recorded and may be reviewed. Most people cheating are caught and we decertify cheaters, remove their certifications, and ban them from taking future exams. Guidance is available here.
No. You will be using a secure browser and you will be proctored by a webcam. All exams are also recorded and may be reviewed. Most people cheating are caught and we decertify cheaters, remove their certifications, and ban them from taking future exams. Guidance is available here.
All exams are also recorded and may be reviewed. Most people who cheat are caught. Then their certifications are remove and they are banned from taking future exams. Please view the online exam guidance for more information.
Exam content may be available in various languages, proctoring and support is generally only available in English or Japanese (availability limited). To read more about language support available for your exam delivery provider visit the Microsoft online exams page.
Exam content may be available in various languages, proctoring and support is generally only available in English or Japanese (availability limited). To read more about language support available for your exam delivery provider visit the Microsoft online exams page.
For questions during your Pearson VUE registration please visit the online exam guidance page.
The proctor can help you to access the exam, but they will not help you answer any exam questions.
No. The proctor cannot answer any questions related to exam content.
For full details of Pearson VUE online exams please view the online exams guide.
