Microsoft Azure Machine Learning and HDInsight beta exams

Are you data scientists, analysts, data engineers, data architects or data developers who use Azure cloud services to build and deploy intelligent solutions or big data analytics solutions.

Now you have the opportunity to do two Microsoft exams totally for FREE.

Exam 70-774   : Perform Cloud Data Science with Azure Machine Learning (beta)
Registration    : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-774.aspx Voucher code  : SCPAZ774EP

Exam 70-775   : Perform Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure HDInsight (beta)
Registration    : https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-775.aspx
Voucher code  : BPERB775VM

You must register and take the exam by March 31, 2017.

There are a limited amount of spots, so when they're gone, they're gone.

You should also be aware that there are some country limitations where the beta code will not work (e.g., Turkey, Pakistan, India, China, Vietnam); you will not be able to take the beta exam for free in those countries.

To prepare for the beta exam, check out my recent blog for ideas: https://borntolearn.mslearn.net/b/weblog/posts/just-how-does-one-prepare-for-beta-exams-without-preparation-materials.

Also, keep in mind that this exam is in beta, which means that you will not be scored immediately. You will receive your final score and passing status once the exam is live.

Beta Exams Microsoft SQL 767 and 764 require more participants

You are specializes in database administration and Data Warehouse implementation.

Until 31 January 2017 has the chance to make these two exams free betas.

Exam 70-764: Administering a SQL Database Infrastructure (beta)
Marking: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-764.aspx
Voucher: ZTNDFS764CC


Exam 70-767 Implementing the SQL Data Warehouse
Marking: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-767.aspx
Voucher: BVPYHJ767DD


There is a limited amount of seats.
These examinations are beta, which means that is your final score takes time, please be patient!

Source: Microsoft Training and Certification Community

New Exams for Data Scientists: Beta Testers Needed!

Microsoft is introducing a series of exams for data scientists and analysts! And, you can help us by participating in the beta exam! Our first, 773: Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R, starting January 3, 2017 until February 28, 2017

Are you a data scientist or analyst who processes and analyzes large data sets using R with the following experience:

• Familiarity with data structures
• Familiarity with basic programming concepts such as control flow and scope
• Familiarity with writing and debugging R functions

There are 300 seats for the beta exam 70-773.

This means you can take the exam for free!! BUT... the seats are limited to first come, first served basis.

The registration for now can only be made by phone using the contact details for customer services at Pearson Vue at http://www.pearsonvue.com/microsoft/contact/.

You need to inform the voucher code ' PPCABD773MM ' when prompted for payment to take it for free and its MS IS not the MS ID.

Before register search the exam centre where you wish to take the exam in http://www.pearsonvue.com/microsoft/gov/also can make in your home or office more information at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/online-proctored-exams.aspx.

Resources for exam:

• EDX: Analyzing Big Data with Microsoft R https://www.edx.org/course/analyzing-big-data-microsoft-r-server-microsoft-dat213x
• MVA: https://mva.microsoft.com

Source: Microsoft Learning