Hey guys!
In this post I would like to share with you the AZ-900 test, which is FREE, and some in the data area are in the Beta phase (80% discount). Let's take advantage of these discounts and the fact that we are in quarantine to study, improve our skills and resume.

Remembering that the tests can be taken ONLINE and REMOTE, from your home. To learn more about how certification tests work, read my article Microsoft Certifications – Tips, links and study materials for the SQL Server 2016 MCSA and MCSE exams.

Now is the time to look for the new certification tests in the Microsoft data area, as was published in this post here, the MCSA and MCSE tests are being DISCONTINUED and replaced by other tests. This deadline for deactivating the tests was scheduled for June 2020, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft released this post here where she informs that the new deadline will be in January 2021.

If you want to know more about the changes to Microsoft certifications, watch the video below where I participated in a live broadcast on this topic on the Coding Night channel:

If you are still a student and want to start with the first test in the data area, which is the MTA, download the study materials and find out how this test works in my article Microsoft Certifications – Study material in Portuguese to obtain your first certification (MTA).

It's worth remembering that in beta tests, as you may know, the results don't come out straight away (it takes 3 to 4 months), there may be errors in the questions, there is only the language option in English or Japanese, the tests have many more questions than the “final” tests, but passing a beta test even gives you the same benefits as passing a “final” test (you don't need to retake the test when it's official).

Furthermore, beta tests have an even greater value than passing a “final” test, as there are no dumps (copies of tests used by CHEATERS and dishonest people), nor official material, so the person actually proves that they have knowledge.

Exam AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

This exam measures your ability to understand the following concepts: cloud concepts; Azure essential services; security, privacy, compliance and trust; and Azure pricing and support.

It is the first test for those who will work with Azure. Accessing this link HERE Until April 21st, you can take the FREE official training and also receive a 100% discount voucher for this test.

After that day, access this link here to look for other free official training that are offering 100% discount vouchers too.

Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/pt-br/learn/certifications/exams/az-900

Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator (beta)

This exam measures your ability to perform the following technical tasks: manage Azure identities and governance; implement and manage storage; deploy and manage Azure computing resources; configure and manage virtual networks; and monitor and back up Azure resources.

This test is in the BETA phase, with an 80% discount on the price and is limited to just 300 people worldwide (so hurry up and don't waste time). The test must be scheduled by 05/31/2020.

Use the discount code AZ104WAGONER on the last screen of the exam schedule to access the discount.

Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/az-104

Exam DP-300: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure (beta)

This exam measures your ability to perform the following technical tasks: plan and implement data platform capabilities; implement a safe environment; monitor and optimize operational resources; optimize query performance; perform task automation; plan and implement a high availability and disaster recovery (HADR) environment; and perform administration using T-SQL.

This test is in the BETA phase, with an 80% discount on the price and is limited to just 300 people worldwide (so hurry up and don't waste time). The test must be scheduled by 05/31/2020.

Use the discount code DP300CAMDEN on the last screen of the exam schedule to access the discount.

Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/dp-300

Exam DA-100: Analyzing Data with Microsoft Power BI (beta)

This exam measures your ability to perform the following technical tasks: prepare data; model the data; visualize the data; analyze the data; and deploy and maintain deliveries.

This test is in the BETA phase, with an 80% discount on the price and is limited to just 300 people worldwide (so hurry up and don't waste time). The test must be scheduled by 05/31/2020.

Use the discount code DA100MARION on the last screen of the exam schedule to access the discount.

Test link + learning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/da-100

That's it, folks!
I hope you liked this tip, book your exams, good studies and good luck!!