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🎉 100% Free Certification Voucher for Foundational & Associate Level! 🎉

Nikhil Nareddula on March 02, 2025

Descliamer 🙌 - The event was ended! AWS is offering 100% free vouchers for its Foundational & Associate-level certifications through AWS Educa...
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HenryKhosasih • Edited

Hi Nikhil, thank you for sharing! I’ve completed one course, but the ETC is still not showing. Is it normal? 😁

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Nikhil Nareddula

maybe some error , retry after somtime

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João Bosco • Edited

I want to get a voucher to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, but i cant get the voucher, where i am wronging ?

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updated today, Thanks a lot.

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Nikhil Nareddula

As mentioned in the eligibility requirments you have to complete officaila exam prep set or certification course and you need 4500 points to request reward. Again check the what courses you are completed in your skillbuilder dashboard😊

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Elizabeth Jose • Edited

Course "Intro to AWS Mgmt console" not providing badge.
Following are Badges for ETC :-
credly.com/organizations/amazon-we...

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mp khaing

Hello All,

we are difficult to get point. some of course as well assess denied.

How can we get the point till 5200 :((

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Nikhil Nareddula

the ETC provides new tasks every week ,complete and earn . it takes time to earn that much points

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mp khaing

Can we get point when we completed the badge course? or we can only get point from ETC?

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Nikhil Nareddula

get points on only ETC

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mp khaing

I didnot see the emerging Talent community. my account drop down menu only have account and log out. How should I do?

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Nikhil Nareddula • Edited

After login into your account firstly u have to must complete atleast one badge in aws Educate badge , you can earn that by completeing badge course in learner dashboard page.
and there are more badge you can earn by completing the courses
follow me on linkedin to get more updates .

in red highlighted line u can see the ETL and click on it to go to ETL home page , for details checkout in my blog post

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mp khaing

Hello
I did the "Introduction to the AWS Management Console" but it is still showing 0% in my dashboard. I couldnot go to next lesson "Introduction to Cloud 101" It is showing ACCESS DENIED. Kindly answer me it is normal?

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Nikhil Nareddula

it is an error ,pls retry or refresh the page after sometime 😊

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mp khaing

Hello,

Really thank you. I got it. I am in progress. Thank you for your valuable sharing.

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mp khaing

Hello Nikhil,

Very good day...
Now I got it
Thank you very much for your kind assist to us.

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kamalpreet KAUR

Thankyou , the information is really helpful,

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Do I need to pay to access the exam prep course? I thought everything was free. Or am I mistaken? What do I need to do after collecting the points? Please guide me.

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Jeya surya

Scroll down, free prep courses are there.

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Can I get enrolled into this course, although the last part of this course is paid?
Will you please help me on which course to get enrolled for the eligibility?

Your help will be appreciated.

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Nikhil Nareddula

No, there is also free course available

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nabib malik • Edited

I've done everything on the ETC eplore and got all the points I can for the but I'm still only on 2152 points , so where can I get more points and how long will it take me to get to 5200 points for the voucher

Also if content is posted 6 times a week of an average of 60 points per piece of content that's only 360 points so it take almost 2 months to get enough for the voucher?

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Gowtham kumar Chandaka

@nikhil_nareddula_ in that case, it will take time to get enough points as exactly as they have mentioned in the blog that the month of august will be the end time for free voucher. isn't it ?

and is it really worth to spend around 2.5k for skill builder subscription and to spend more time to complete all the courses ? can you tell us how many people got benefitted(certified) till now through this process ? (for motivational purpose)

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Nikhil Nareddula

No , you dont need any subscription, there are free plans available , and yes it takes time to get that much points, ETL every week provides new tasks complete and earn.

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Nikhil Nareddula • Edited

every week they provide new tasks, complete and earn .

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nabib malik

Is it the same amount of tasks they release each week, or is it random, and is there any way to get more points from doing other prep courses, or is it only on ETC explore?

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Nikhil Nareddula

Exactly we dont know but almost are same points

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Stephanie Chidera

I can't find the associate voucher on my rewards page, does this mean it's no longer valid? I only see the foundational voucher.

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Nikhil Nareddula

yes,associate voucher no longer available,they are limited

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mp khaing

For the Associated voucher I completed for AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate . exam prep course and Exam Prep Standard Course: but now when I complete my reward, My reward is Foundational voucher. How should I do?

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Nikhil Nareddula

you requested for the foundational voucher

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mp khaing

"I have completed the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course and the Official Practice Question Set for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. What else do I need to complete on my side? Can i valid to get voucher?

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mp khaing

Hello Nikhil,

I am waiting to get voucher for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. till I didnot receive mail regarding with this. How should I do ?

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Stephanie Chidera

That's sad, are there any other challenges i can partake in to get free vouchers for the associate certification?

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Nikhil Nareddula

you can request for foundational vouchers . if you have enough points.

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Navaneeth Neeth

I am looking for Data Engineer Associate certification, Will I get 100% off Voucher after completing practice test win passing score, or is it like 50% off or partial offer. Anyone please let me know will 100% off with the voucher for certification examination as it mentioned as 100% Free Certification Voucher. Thanks! in advance.

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Nikhil Nareddula

after completing all the steps and tasks u can get points that are eligible to reqest for exam voucher , yes it is 100% free for any one exam in aws assocaite levels or foundational levels

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Navaneeth Neeth

I am getting below error when I am setting up password for my AWS Educate account, is it like we need to use any school gmail account only or can we use personal gmail account also?

Error message:INVALID_SESSION_ID: This session is not valid for use with the API aws educate

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Nikhil Nareddula

Pls fill the credentials correctly and create a strong password sometimes weak passwords are may not taken , if still having error retry after sometime

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yvlokesh reddy • Edited

I have completed exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. I got 75% score on Practice set questions still why am unable to see the points.. Can you tell me properly i did everything...but Unable to request points, bcz there is no points.

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Sandeep Cattamanchi

Did you managed to get the "Request Reward" enabled ? I just completed these two today.. Hope to get some light on the same.

Any information is appreciated. Thanks

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Nikhil Nareddula

when you have enough points you can reqest reward .

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Cynthia

Did you get the points eventually after completing the Course & Prep Questions?

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tianguizi

bro thx u! i just got the ETC home page, finished onboarding.

what course for data enginer cert should i do in aws builder?

6h long or 15h long?
which is fine?

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Nikhil Nareddula

want better enhanced course choose 15h( subscription needed), or standard 6h (free) . Its your choice

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Cynthia

Hey do I need to weekly check for new content to collect points in addition to clearing the Prep Question & AWS Skill Builder exam prep course? Or would I get the required points by just completing the courses? Also how long would it approximately take to collect the 5200 points needed? Thanks!

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Nikhil Nareddula

it depends on how much points have to tasks , for reqesting voucher is requirred to complete prep test in skillbuilder

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Saran Kamandula • Edited

I've finished certiain level of tasks in the ETC site, I also wanted to start the prep for AI practitioner in Skill Builder but it asks for payment, what exactly do I need to do after getting into Skill Builder. Please navigate.

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Nikhil Nareddula

search AWS certified AI ptactioner in search bar AWS skillbuilder , if u have subscription take enhanced plan or take standard (its free).

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alessandro

hello, thank you for your share. i need help

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I completed this 2 courses, to get the AI ​​fundamental voucher, but I didn't receive the points... do I have to do anything else?
thanks for your work

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marzougui Ahmed

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does aws cp essen considered as AWS Skill Builder exam prep course and Exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02 - English) is a AWS Skill Builder practice exam?

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Lê Long

I earned points in 2 months, now I have 4500 points but the associate coupon is gone now

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Nikhil Nareddula

yes,associate voucher no longer available,they are limited

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Gokul

I have completed Exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate and Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate. Why is my request getting denied still, I have requested 3 times after completing the courses still it is getting denied
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Juan Ramos

Unfortunately they recently removed the exam vouchers from the rewards section.

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Nikhil Nareddula

yes!

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Mohamed NOUISSEL

I have successfully completed several training courses, including:

The Solutions Architect Knowledge Badge Assessment on AWS Training and Certification (completed on 26 May 2025, as shown in the attached screenshot).

Multiple foundational courses on AWS Educate, including Introduction to the AWS Management Console and Introduction to Cloud 101.

I have also accumulated over 5,500 AWS Educate points, which should be sufficient to request the certification voucher.

However, I am currently unable to find any interface or option to redeem a voucher for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate exam, even though I have completed all necessary requirements.

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Andres Padrón

Thank you for this article. I can only see two rewards right now, will the voucher to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner be resleased anytime soon?

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Nikhil Nareddula

the vouchers are no longer available

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Kauã Hiro

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Olá, como estão? Como consigo mais cistais e liberar os vouchers 100% pois não apareceu pra mim

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mohamed • Edited

i am planning to take AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, I started and completed 75% of the total introduction in cloud computing 101, will be able to Get AWS Cloud Practitioner voucher ? or voucher is no longer available? please help.

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Vishnu Kanth Varma

Hi nikhil I am able to see only 2 rewards as of now despite having 500 points and couldn't see any vouchers.
and i am also finishing the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course from aws skill builder will i receive reward points after finishing the course?

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Andres Padrón

same here, I can only see two rewards. I'm hopping to see the voucher to AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner relesaed soon.

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Dhruvi Patel

Hi Nikhil,
I am currently in the process to earn ETC points. I have completed all the content that was displayed in the Dashboard. But now each day only one blog is added with 40 points. But I want to gather 4500 point as soon as I can for my Foundational exam. Can you please help how can I do it or show a way out?

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Nikhil Nareddula

the vouchers are no longer available

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BHAVANA M

Hey, In Rewards tab i can't find the exam voucher's option at all.. if its valid until september why am i not able to see them??

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Nikhil Nareddula

Those are valid for sep and voucher are unavailable -they are limited.

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Emna_Ghzayel

The SysOps certification course is not free, what should I do to get a voucher to pass it? knowing that I already got my solution architect voucher

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Nikhil Nareddula

After signing in, enter "AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate" in the search bar.
Filter the results by selecting "Exam Preparation" under "Type" and "Associate" under "Level".

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The option to redeem for certification is no longer visible??

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Nikhil Nareddula

yes ,they no longer available. They are limited

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Enjang Setiawan • Edited

How can I increase my points without waiting for new task each week? I have done all current task from AWS emerging talent.

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Nikhil Nareddula

You have to wait !!

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Melody Mbewe

Thanks for the update

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Annie Ojuro- Anuonye

Thanks for the update

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Nikhil Nareddula • Edited

Guys if u found this helpful , reshare it and follow me for more updates or tips and we can connect on linkedin link is in my post 😍

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Emna_Ghzayel

Hello, will my score update automatically in the ETL after passing the exam prep test on skill builder?

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Nikhil Nareddula • Edited

passing on skillbuilder would be the eligible critiria for reqesting reward in aws educate . Make sure to earn enough coins for requesting reward.

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Fred

Hi, I got the points and I applied for the voucher but it was declined. I completed aws solutions architect prep and the exams.

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Nikhil Nareddula

Your requested reward approved only if the reward is available in ETC rewards.

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Sivaprakash

Can you provide a exact link of Cloud Practitioner exam prep or it's paid

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Nikhil Nareddula

After signing in, enter "AWS Certified (Name of your cert) – Associate/foundation" in the search bar.

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Sivaprakash

I need this AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
can you confirm explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/lea...
this link is the same

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Bheem B

H, Nikhil. Is it possible to get coupons upon successful completion of it. Is it still valid for getting coupons. Or is there any other way?

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Marcelo Mella

Hello Nikhil,
What if my AWS Educate account and Skillbuilder have different emails associated?

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Nikhil Nareddula

its not a big problem , but having likned with both accounts it better and good to go .Also avoiding the any further issue if occurs.

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Associate Level is gone..

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Amornpong Vetvinij • Edited

Hello Nikhil,
Is it available for AWS Partner Network account or not? because I use the AWS Partner Network account for my past exam.

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Nikhil Nareddula

if u already have linked with AWS certification exam its good to use that email credentials

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punarbasu Chakraborty

when is the last date to register for the exam, in order to claim this voucher ?

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Nikhil Nareddula

you can complete that when ever but its a condition to claim that voucher ,firstly you need points.

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Erick Arturo Perez Cazorla

The link for the badge assest skillbuilder for associate only send for the home page of Skillbuilder.

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Nikhil Nareddula • Edited

Complete an AWS Skill Builder exam prep course for your chosen certification and pass 80% or higher on on the final practice exam or question set:

Foundational certification courses:
Cloud Practitioner
AI Practitioner

Associate certification courses:
SysOps
Developer
Solutions Architect:
Data Engineer
Machine Learning Engineer

Once you have completed the course above and have enough points claim your free, 100% discount voucher for your exam in the Emerging Talent Community section of AWS Educate. Rewards are reviewed and approved within 3 business days.

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Amulya R

I'm not able to find the reward section. Is it still available?

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Nikhil Nareddula

in ETC you can access the reward section

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Pavan G

not showing ETC Option @top right corner

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Elizabeth Jose

Course "Intro to AWS Mgmt console" not providing badge.
Following are Badges for ETC :-
credly.com/organizations/amazon-we...

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Kumarsh

can i create two different accounts and get two different certificates ?

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norahosny66

All Simple tasks points are not enough for 1 certificate voucher , how to get extra points ?

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Nikhil Nareddula

the ETC provide new tasks every week ,complete and earn.

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Hamada

I completed all Requirements for Foundational level and associate on AWS Skill Builder but from 2 previous months, should I retake this courses again ?

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ram

i am planning to take cloud practitioner certification, If I start now, will I able to make ? Should I get 4500 or 5200 ? to Get the associate voucher ? Please help me and guide me

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Nikhil Nareddula

The vouchers are no longer available.

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Naman Paliwal

The Skillbuilder link for Data Engineer certification page has multiple courses - free and paid. Do we need to complete one or every course mentioned on that page and score 80%+ in every exam?

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Nikhil Nareddula

Need to complete any one course That which certification voucher you want . Min score is 70% or high , if you choose knowledge based plan in thta you need to score 80% or high. no need complete all.

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Matías Lorenzón

It's not possible anymore
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Nikhil Nareddula

yes

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Abhishek Rao

Hi, I've been trying to get that voucher code for the last 2 months, but I feel they've removed it. What's your take

in this?

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Nikhil Nareddula

the free vouchers are no longer available