What are all the ways to get discount or free vouchers for Microsoft certifications?

hi Turbih​  Nice question — lots of folks hunt for cheap/free Microsoft exam vouchers. Below is a concise, community-friendly overview of the real ways to get vouchers or discounts today, where to check, and how to stay on top of new offers.

Common ways to get free / discounted Microsoft exam vouchers

Microsoft Cloud Skills Challenges / 30-Days challenges — Microsoft periodically runs Cloud Skills Challenges (and related “30 Days to learn it” campaigns) that sometimes include free or heavily discounted exam vouchers for specific certifications. Check the Learn event/challenge pages when active.

Microsoft Virtual Training Days / Training events — Many Virtual Training Days (and some in-person training events) offer 50% off or free exam vouchers for fundamentals and role-based exams after attending. Register via the Microsoft events pages.

Major Microsoft conferences (e.g., Ignite / Build) — Event attendees are often eligible for one free or discounted exam (terms vary by event) — check the specific conference offer.

Student / Academic discounts — Verified students can get academic pricing on exams in many regions (discount percentages vary by country/exam). Verify student status in your Microsoft Certification profile.

Microsoft training partners / employers / sponsorships — Your employer, Microsoft Learning Partner, or training provider may provide voucher codes (often as part of paid training bundles). Also, some programs for partners (MCP/MCT) include benefits that may include vouchers — ask your org’s training team.

Promotional programs & community campaigns — Microsoft sometimes runs targeted promo campaigns (product launches, new role certifications, community programs) that include vouchers or discounts — these are time-limited and exam-specific. (Examples: some Cloud Skills Challenge editions and product community campaigns).

Pearson VUE and official voucher purchases — If you can’t find a free voucher, you can buy vouchers from Pearson VUE or official reseller channels (bulk ordering for teams). Prices vary by region; this is legitimate if your org will reimburse it.

What doesn’t reliably work

Random social posts/giveaways — risky and frequently invalid or fraudulent.

Unofficial/fan sites selling vouchers — avoid purchases from unknown sellers (risk of invalid or previously redeemed codes).

How to redeem & small print

Vouchers are redeemed through the Pearson VUE scheduling/payment flow (enter promo/voucher code at checkout). Read the voucher terms — many are exam-specific, single-use, and time-limited.

Is there a single “hub” that lists all active voucher opportunities?

No single public page lists every active voucher program. Your best sources are the Microsoft Learn events pages, the official Learn blog, and event pages (Ignite/Build). For voucher redemption mechanics and support, Microsoft’s Certification support pages and Pearson VUE are the authoritative resources.

Best ways to stay informed

Follow Microsoft Learn / Events pages (watch Virtual Training Days and Cloud Skills Challenge announcements).

Subscribe to the Microsoft Learn newsletter and follow MS Learn on social (LinkedIn / X/Twitter).

Watch Microsoft event pages & registration emails (Ignite, Build, partner events often include offers).

Join community hubs (r/AzureCertification, Microsoft Tech Community, Discord groups) — members often share voucher giveaways and bulk codes.

Talk to your employer / training partner — many orgs buy vouchers in bulk or have training budgets.

Check student hub / academic portal if you’re a student — academic discounts must be claimed in your certification profile.

Quick practical checklist (what to do next)

If you’re a student → verify academic status in your certification profile.

Looking for immediate discounts → sign up for upcoming Virtual Training Days or Cloud Skills Challenges and monitor event reward terms.

Large teams → check bulk voucher purchasing via Pearson VUE or ask your training budget owner.