Microsoft Learn Offers , Free Certification Exam Vouchers for IT and Cybersecurity Professionals

Microsoft Learn is providing 50,000 fully funded certification exam vouchers, covering key IT, cybersecurity, and AI certifications. This is a rare opportunity for professionals and students to earn valuable credentials for free.

Eligible Certifications Include:

• AI-102 – Create Agentic AI Solutions
• DP-700 – Fabric Data Engineer
• AZ-204 – Azure Developer
• AZ-900 – Azure Fundamentals
• SC-401 – Information Protection
• SC-200 – Security Operations
• Plus more (AI-900, DP-100, DP-203, MS-102, PL-300, etc.)

How to Participate:

1. Join the Challenge (Starting April 8, 2025) – Microsoft Learn Challenge
2. Complete Required Learning Modules by May 29, 2025

3. Submit the Form for Voucher Entry

Winners will be selected in weekly draws (April 15 – May 28, 2025). Vouchers must be redeemed by June 21, 2025.

You Should Know: Essential Commands for Cybersecurity & Cloud Certifications

1. Azure CLI for SC-200 (Security Operations) & AZ-204 (Azure Developer)

   Install Azure CLI (Linux/macOS) 
   curl -sL https://aka.ms/InstallAzureCLIDeb | sudo bash
   
   Login to Azure 
   az login
   
   Check Azure Security Center alerts 
   az security alert list
   
   Enable Microsoft Defender for Cloud 
   az security pricing create --name 'default' --tier 'Standard' 
   

2. PowerShell for SC-401 (Information Protection)

 Check Azure Information Protection status 
Get-AipService

Enable Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft 365 
Set-LabelPolicy -Identity "Global" -AdvancedSettings @{enablefiles="true"}

Audit DLP Policies 
Get-DlpCompliancePolicy | Format-Table Name,State 

1. Linux Security Commands (Relevant for SC-200 & SC-401)

   Check open ports (Security Operations) 
   sudo netstat -tulnp
   
   Analyze logs for suspicious activity 
   sudo grep "Failed password" /var/log/auth.log
   
   Harden SSH (Disable root login) 
   sudo sed -i 's/PermitRootLogin yes/PermitRootLogin no/' /etc/ssh/sshd_config 
   sudo systemctl restart sshd 
   

2. AI & Data Engineering (AI-102, DP-700, DP-100)

   Python snippet for AI-102 (Agentic AI) 
   from azure.ai.ml import MLClient 
   from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential</p></li>
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   <p>ml_client = MLClient(DefaultAzureCredential(), subscription_id="YOUR_SUB_ID", resource_group_name="YOUR_RG") 
   

   What Undercode Say

   This Microsoft Learn initiative is a golden opportunity for IT and cybersecurity professionals to upskill for free. The certifications covered (SC-200, SC-401, AZ-204) are highly valued in the industry.

   Additional Security & IT Commands to Master:

    Windows: Check Active Directory Users (Relevant for SC-200) 
   Get-ADUser -Filter  -Properties  | Select Name,LastLogonDate
   
   Linux: Monitor DNS for Fast Flux Attacks (Linked to CISA Advisory) 
   sudo tcpdump -i eth0 -n 'udp port 53' | grep -E 'malicious-domain.com'
   
   Azure: Check Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) 
   az role assignment list --output table 
   

   Expected Output:

   • A structured guide on leveraging Microsoft’s free certification vouchers.
   • Practical commands for Azure, PowerShell, and Linux security.
   • Direct link to the official challenge: Microsoft Learn Voucher Program.

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