Get a second chance to pass your Microsoft Certification exam—free!

For a limited time, you can get a free, second shot at any IT professional, developer, or Microsoft Dynamics certification exam. Just register for this offer before your first exam, and you will get two chances to pass. But this offer won't last forever!

Register for the Microsoft Second Shot offer between September 15 2007, and June 30 2008, and receive a free Second Shot at passing the exam if you do not pass on your first try.

There is no limit per person: If you register for this offer, you will receive one free retake for each paid exam that you take and fail.

To take advantage of this offer:

• Step 1: Register for Second Shot, and receive an exam voucher number.
• Step 2: Schedule and pay for your initial exam. You must have the voucher number available prior to registering.
• Step 3: Take the exam.
• Step 4: If you do not pass the exam, you can register for your free retake exam. Just use the same voucher number. So that your test results can be entered into the system, please wait one day after the failed exam to register. Then, take your Second Shot!

Second Shot Offer: Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I have to register for this offer before I take my certification exam?
  • Yes, before you take your certification exam, you must register for the Second Shot offer on the Microsoft Web site and get your exam voucher. You then register for your exam by visiting the Prometric Web site or by contacting a Prometric call or test center. You must have the voucher number available prior to registering for the exam.
• How do I register for the first exam?
  • You register for your first exam through your test center.
• How do I get my free Second Shot?
  • If you do not pass the exam the first time you take it, you can register for your free retake exam by visiting the Prometric Web site or by contacting a Prometric call or test center. You use the same voucher number that you received when you registered for the Second Shot offer.
    
    If you do not pass the exam the first time, you must wait at least one day before registering for your second exam. When registering, please have your voucher number available.
• If I call a call or test center, is the call toll-free?
  • The call is toll-free in some countries and regions, but not all.
• What if I lose my voucher number?
  • After you register on the Microsoft site for the Second Shot offer, you will receive a confirmation e-mail message. If you lose your voucher number, check the e-mail message again, as it provides a link to a page where you can obtain a new voucher number.
• How many free exams can I receive?
  • Second Shot provides you with one free retake of the same exam for each paid exam you do not pass on the first try. To take advantage of this offer, you must register and pay for the exam by using a Second Shot exam voucher. The offer is valid from September 15 2007 to June 30 2008.
• If I want to take multiple exams, how can I get additional voucher numbers?
  • After you register on the Microsoft site for the Second Shot offer, you will receive a confirmation e-mail message. This message contains a link to a page where you can get additional voucher numbers if you would like to take additional exams.
• Does the Second Shot offer apply to beta exams?
  • No, beta exams may be taken only once, so they are not eligible for the Second Shot offer.
• What is the timeframe in which I must take my first exam and then retake that same exam if I don't pass on the first try?
  • You must take the first exam between September 15 2007 and June 30 2008. If you don't pass, you can retake the same exam at no additional charge before June 30, 2008.
• If I didn’t pass an exam prior to September 15 2007, am I eligible for the Second Shot offer?
  • No. However, if you don't pass in subsequent attempts between September 15 2007 and June 30 2008, you will be eligible for the Second Shot offer at that time.
• If I don’t pass an exam, can I retake it any time?
  • All retake timeframes are subject to compliance with Microsoft Certification Exam Retake rules, which state: If you do not pass an exam the first time, you may retake it at any time. If you do not achieve a passing score a second time, you must wait at least 14 days to retake the exam a third time. A 14-day waiting period will be imposed for all subsequent exam retakes. If you have passed an exam, you cannot take it again. Beta exams may be taken only once.
• How can I learn more about Microsoft Certification exam topics and content?
  • Visit the Microsoft Learning site for tips on how to prepare for your exam and for links to exam preparation guides. Be sure to thoroughly read the preparation guide for the exam that you plan to take.
• Can other offers or discounts be combined with Second Shot?
  • No, Second Shot can not be combined with any other offer or discount.
• Which exams qualify for the Second Shot offer?
  • Any Microsoft Learning IT professional, developer, or Microsoft Dynamics exam. The 072 series (academic) exams do not qualify for this offer.
• Do academic exams (072) qualify for this Second Shot offer?
  • The commercial version of Second Shot is not available to academic students or faculty.