HEC Skilling & Certification Program: Free Microsoft Certifications for Students
What is the HEC Skilling and Certification Program?
The HEC SCP page describes Microsoft Fundamentals certifications that give students foundational training and exams with a high-level overview of Microsoft technology. Beyond the basics, the certifications touch on cloud (Azure), AI, data analytics and cybersecurity. For wider context on the commission itself, read our overview: HEC Pakistan Guide: Services, Degree Attestation & Research.
Certifications Listed on the HEC Page
The Microsoft Certifications page lists these eight Fundamentals exams:
- Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
- Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
- Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900)
- Dynamics 365 Fundamentals CRM (MB-910)
- Dynamics 365 Fundamentals ERP (MB-920)
- Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)
Who Can Join? Eligibility
The Eligibility Criteria page lists one requirement: the student should have a valid Office 365 account with a registered university domain for sign in. In simple words, you sign in with your university email, so check with your university IT office if you do not have one.
How to Register (As Described by HEC)
- Open the portal link given on the HEC "How to Register" page: aka.ms/StudentCertificationHEC.
- Choose a certification, then study online or download the resources.
- Sign in with your university email credentials, register, and schedule a test exam and then the final exam.
- Passing the test exam earns a voucher for the actual exam, which you can take at a time that suits you on your own machine.
HEC also says a complete step-by-step guide is in the Downloads page, and you can find help on the Contact Us page. Since the offer date on the main page has passed, confirm that these steps still work before you begin.
Tips Before You Start
- Verify the offer is live: check the official pages first, as the validity date shown is in 2023.
- Test your university email: make sure you can sign in before you begin.
- Practise first: use the study material before scheduling the test exam.
- Pick one certification: finish one properly before moving to the next.
Frequently Asked Questions
The HEC page title expands it as the Skilling and Certification Program.
The page says the free offer was valid till June 30, 2023. Check the official page for the current status.
The listed requirement is a valid Office 365 account with a registered university domain.
Eight Microsoft Fundamentals certifications, including AZ-900, AI-900, DP-900 and SC-900.
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Final Thoughts
The HEC Skilling and Certification Program page shows a useful route to Microsoft Fundamentals certifications, but the free offer date has passed. Confirm the current status, then follow the official steps if it is available. Bookmark this guide, share it with classmates and leave your questions in the comments!
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