The exam itself is the one cost you can't avoid — so don't lose it to a missed reschedule window or a failed proctoring check. Here is how this vendor's exams actually work, every policy sourced and dated. Policies change; confirm the current terms before you schedule.
Testing provider: Pearson VUE
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How you take it
Microsoft exams are delivered by Pearson VUE, online-proctored (OnVUE) or at a test center, with the proctor monitoring by webcam and microphone.
Scheduling & rescheduling
Reschedule or cancel at least 24 hours before the exam or you forfeit the fee/voucher; a no-show may incur a fee. You can reschedule only twice after the initial booking, and must schedule within 90 days.
Refunds & cancellation
The 24-hour rule governs forfeiture; cancel at least 24 hours before through your Microsoft Learn profile.
Retakes
You can retake 24 hours after a first failed attempt; later retakes carry longer waits, and you pay for each attempt.
Online proctoring: what to have ready
A government ID whose name exactly matches your profile (legal-name-change or ID-renewal forms are not accepted online), a walled room with the door closed and no one else present, a phone-camera scan of the room/desk/ID reviewed by a greeter, a clear work area with no notes or food (a clear spill-proof drink is OK), and a system test with admin permissions. Facial-comparison technology is used; opting out means testing at a center.
Getting your results
Most exams return a score within minutes (lab exams about 30 minutes); results appear in your Learn profile within 24 hours. Scored 1-1000, pass is 700.
Testing accommodations
Request accommodations (extra time, special equipment, etc.) before you schedule.
Which exams this covers
- Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate — cost · eligibility
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals — cost · eligibility
- Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate — cost · eligibility
Policies change — these are the terms as of the date shown; always confirm the current scheduling, reschedule, refund, and retake rules on the official page before you book or pay.