Free second shot at a MS Certification exam

4SG

Received an email from MS regarding this and thought I’d pass it along if someone missed it. Hopefully no one needs to use this – but it’s nice to have a little peace of mind walking into an exam.

Here’s a link with the details.
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/2ndshot/

/usr

Excellent! I hoped they would do this again soon. Just in time for me to take 70-270.

/usr

Or not...can you can't use a voucher and a promotional code when registering, can you?

NPA24

/usr wrote:

Or not...can you can't use a voucher and a promotional code when registering, can you?

The Second Shot offer can be combined with offers not requiring a promotional code, such as MCDST free training (www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/mcdst) and MCSA eReference Library (www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/offers/mcsa) offers. However, the Second Shot offer cannot be combined with any other exam offer that requires a promotional code, including the MCP 2-for-1 exam offer or special offers in India.

/usr

So....

Voucher + Promotional Code = Yes?

D-boy

/usr wrote:

So....

Voucher + Promotional Code = Yes?

Also if you booked the exam before the 2nd shot promo, you can still take advantage of this offer, just reschedule your exam between the qualifying days and if you happen to fail just call www.VUE.com or www.Prometric.com and ask to take advantage of the 2nd Shot promotion. This is what I had to do and this is what they told me at VUE.

/usr

Great, thanks!

HackNack

I just signed up for 2 exams and I'm planning to sign up for 2 more. This offer is timed perfectly.

NPA24

What exams did you sign up for? The offer can only be used one time per candidate during this time period.

Ricka182

/usr wrote:

So....

Voucher + Promotional Code = Yes?

Yes, I'm testing today. Used a voucher to pay first, and then entered the promo code. If I "sub-optimize" the exam, I call Vue 1 business after, and they take care of the rest. Prometric will do the same as well.

Ricka182

NPA24 wrote:

What exams did you sign up for? The offer can only be used one time per candidate during this time period.

M$ FAQ wrote:

Q: How many free exams can I receive?


A: If you register for the Second Shot eligibility, you are entitled to retake any exam that you took and failed during the eligibility period (March 1–May 31, 2005).

Also found here

NPA24

Well then, I misread. That's a better deal than the way I understood it the first time.

garv221

70-291 is up.

D-boy

Ricka182 wrote:

/usr wrote:

So....

Voucher + Promotional Code = Yes?

Yes, I'm testing today. Used a voucher to pay first, and then entered the promo code. If I "sub-optimize" the exam, I call Vue 1 business after, and they take care of the rest. Prometric will do the same as well.

What exam are you doing today?

HackNack

Ricka182 wrote:

/usr wrote:

So....

Voucher + Promotional Code = Yes?

Yes, I'm testing today. Used a voucher to pay first, and then entered the promo code. If I "sub-optimize" the exam, I call Vue 1 business after, and they take care of the rest. Prometric will do the same as well.

What kind of voucher did you use to sign up for the exam? I tried various vouchers (Amazon and GetCert4less) but they didn't work no matter how I tried to apply them. How did you manage to do it, and how much did the voucher you used cost?

Ricka182

I took 271, which if passed would have given me MCDST. Although, you already read, I "sub-optimized" with an evil 666/700 ...oh well. I used the 2nd shot promo, so I can retake anytime before June. I went through Vue, and had no problems entering the voucher#, then I entered the promo code, and it worked fine. I got my voucher from a friend on short expiry, so I really only had about 4 hours to study up, which is a swing from my current 215 and 218 studies.

Plantwiz

Definately a great way to finish up some tests. If I can find the time, I have NO excuse for not completing my 218 test.

HackNack

Ricka182 wrote:

I took 271, which if passed would have given me MCDST. Although, you already read, I "sub-optimized" with an evil 666/700 ...oh well. I used the 2nd shot promo, so I can retake anytime before June. I went through Vue, and had no problems entering the voucher#, then I entered the promo code, and it worked fine. I got my voucher from a friend on short expiry, so I really only had about 4 hours to study up, which is a swing from my current 215 and 218 studies.

Where did your friend get the voucher from?

/usr

Vouchers from GetCertifyForLess.com should work...

Are you sure you're using them for the right center? Either Prometric or Vue?

Ricka182

I don't know. If you are having trouble, I would call either Vue or Prometric, and setup the exam over the phone.

HackNack

Well, I tried the voucher without the 2nd shot offer and it worked. As soon as I put in the offer it said that it cannot be combined with any other offers or vouchers.

Ricka182

Call the exam people. I used Vue for the first time with no issues, I ususally go thru Prometric, no big issues with them either.

kevd2004

Hi,

Does anyoen know if this offer applies to people in the UK or is it just for people is USA?

I tried to find out on there site but it doesn't seem to say...

Thanks

Kevin

/usr

Yeah, if your voucher isn't working you need to call them. I've used a voucher for every exam I've taken, except the CEH exam, with no problems whatsoever. I'm still not even sure what problem you're having...

kevd2004

Hi,

Sorry /usr, I'm not having any problems. I just saw this thread and went to M$ site to find out about it and I couldn't determine if the offer was for everyone worldwide or if it was something just for people in USA.

It will be good if it is worldwide, then I may register incase I do mess up one of my exams before end of May.

Thanks

Kevin

/usr

I'm guessing it's worldwide, but I may be wrong.

HackNack

VUE, prometic and Microsoft all say it's worldwide.

D-boy

kevd2004 wrote:

Hi,

Does anyoen know if this offer applies to people in the UK or is it just for people is USA?

I tried to find out on there site but it doesn't seem to say...

Thanks

Kevin

As far as I know it's worldwide

mark_piza

Hi Kevin,

The M$ offer is definitely worldwide. I have scheduled a M$ exam with this offer by calling the testing centre directly, with no problems, and i'm in Australia. The M$ site also states that the offer is worldwide.

kevd2004

Hi,

Thansk for that - I even looked on M$ as well and i couldn't see anything referencing where it was for hehe

Thanks again, might just come in handy but i hope not

Kevin

D-boy

Did they extend this 2nd shot offer?

Second Shot Offer Details: February 28–May 31, 2005

Wasn't it only until March 31, 2005 before?

If this is the case, thats GREAT!!! I have more time to study!

If you register for this offer prior to taking any IT Pro or Developer exam you will get a free exam if you fail on your first try.

What is IT Pro or Developer exam?

Would that inclued, any MCSA/MCSE/MCDST exam?