Time is running out: take your second shot exam now

Retake an exam for free before May 31 and save 15% on certification packs*

Prove that you have the knowledge and skills in the most current and specialized technologies and solutions by earning a Microsoft Certification. Passing the exams needed to demonstrate those skills can be tough, but for a limited time, you’ll get a free second chance to succeed.

* Redemption of both the initial exam and free retake exam are subject to seat availability.

Here's how it works:

  • For Microsoft Certification packs: In addition to saving at least 15 percent on the cost of the certification exams, you get one free retake for each exam you don’t pass the first time.

  • For single exams with Second Shot: If you fail your exam the first time you take it, you may use the same voucher for your retake exam.

Read the FAQ to find out more.

How to use obtain and use your Second Shot voucher: Step 1 – register, Step 2 – schedule, Step 3 – take exam, Step 4 – re-take exam
  1. STEP 1 – REGISTER

    Register for your Second Shot voucher.

  2. STEP 2 – SCHEDULE

    Schedule and pay for your exam at Prometric using your voucher code.

  3. STEP 3 – TAKE EXAM

    Take your exam.

  4. STEP 4 – RETAKE EXAM

    If you do not pass, use your voucher code to register for the same exam again at no charge.

Exams

Second Shot Availability
End Date

Exam and Second Shot
Expiration Date

Second Shot is attached to all regular-priced individual technical exams

May 31, 2013

May 31, 2013

Second Shot is attached to the following MCSA, MCSE, and MCSD certification exam packs and saves you at least 15 percent off single exam pricing:

May 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

New to technology? Get a Second Shot on the Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exams

June 30, 2013

June 30, 2013

Notes

  • You can only register for one exam at a time, and you cannot register for a second exam until you have taken the previous one.

  • Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) commercial exams purchased through Prometric are eligible for Second Shot. MTA academic exams purchased through Certiport are not eligible for Second Shot.

  • If you fail a beta (prefix 071) exam using your Second Shot voucher, Prometric will email your retake voucher code for the live (070) version within a week of receiving your beta results. This only applies to regular-priced individual technical exams, not certification pack exams.