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

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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 
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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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