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Microsoft Offers Free Exam Retakes Through June

Popular "second-shot" promotion keeps coming back; this time, it's worldwide.

By Becky Nagel
02/15/2006

Today Microsoft reintroduced its "Second Shot" promotion that gives candidates a free retake opportunity on a failed Microsoft exam.

The offer applies to any Microsoft IT Professional, Developer or Dynamics exam taken now through June 30, and is available through Pearson Vue and Prometric testing centers worldwide. The retake must be taken by July 31.

To participate, candidates must first register with Microsoft and obtain a promotion code. This promotion code must be used when signing up for the original exam.

The exam and the retake must be taken through same test delivery provider. There is no limit to the number of exams candidates can register for.

Retakes normally cost the same as the original exam: $125 (U.S.). To sign up for this promotion, go here.

About the Author

Becky Nagel serves as vice president of AI for 1105 Media specializing in developing media, events and training for companies around AI and generative AI technology. She also regularly writes and reports on AI news, and is the founding editor of PureAI.com. She's the author of "ChatGPT Prompt 101 Guide for Business Users" and other popular AI resources with a real-world business perspective. She regularly speaks, writes and develops content around AI, generative AI and other business tech. Find her on X/Twitter @beckynagel.

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