Cloud Skills Challenge
How it works
Compete
Benchmark your progress against friends and coworkers. It's always better when we learn together.
Set goals
Set a goal to complete this collection - with a goal you are more likely to complete the Learn content.
Learn
Increase your understanding with easy-to-read instruction and stay up on the bleeding-edge of technology.
Develop skills
By the end of the challenge, you will have marketable skills to better yourself and your career.
Frequently asked questions
How do I start?
To start this challenge, register by clicking the "Join the challenge" button above once the challenge has started. You'll be asked to log in to your Microsoft Learn account and will be added to the challenge.
If you don’t have a Microsoft Learn account, that is okay. You can create a free account by selecting “Create account” from the login screen when joining the challenge.
How do I complete the challenge?
To complete this challenge, you'll need to finish the designated collection of Learn content before the challenge end date.
How can I tell if I’ve completed the challenge?
In the 'where you stand' section you will see a fraction that equals 100% (8/8 or 5/5 or 12/12).
How is the leaderboard calculated?
The leaderboard shows how many modules you have completed out of the total number of modules in the collection. Any ties are listed alphabetically.
What if my module completions aren't showing up?
The leaderboard and 'where you stand' sections take up to a few hours to refresh. Please wait a few hours and check again.
How do I find all of my challenges?
You can find all the challenges you've previously participated in, or are currently participating in, on the challenge tab in your Learn account profile.
How can I make sure I receive Cloud Skills Challenge emails?
Update and save your “Email for notifications” in your Learn account profile.
How can I change my display name on the leaderboard?
Update and save your display name in your Learn account profile.
What should I do if I’m having trouble completing a module?
For all issues with Microsoft Learn content please review the Learn troubleshooting page.
How do I contact Cloud Skills Challenge support?
Please email us at CloudSkillsHelp@microsoft.com.
How do I start?
To start this challenge, register by clicking the "Join the challenge" button above once the challenge has started. You'll be asked to log in to your Microsoft Learn account and will be added to the challenge.
If you don’t have a Microsoft Learn account, that is okay. You can create a free account by selecting “Create account” from the login screen when joining the challenge.
How do I complete the challenge?
To complete this challenge, you'll need to finish the designated collection of Learn content before the challenge end date.
How can I tell if I’ve completed the challenge?
In the 'where you stand' section you will see a fraction that equals 100% (8/8 or 5/5 or 12/12).
How is the leaderboard calculated?
The leaderboard shows the percentage of participants on each team that have completed the challenge. Any ties are listed alphabetically.
What if my module completions aren't showing up?
The leaderboard and 'where you stand' sections take up to a few hours to refresh. Please wait a few hours and check again.
How do I find all of my challenges?
You can find all the challenges you've previously participated in, or are currently participating in, on the challenge tab in your Learn account profile.
How can I make sure I receive Cloud Skills Challenge emails?
Update and save your “Email for notifications” in your Learn account profile.
How can I change my display name on the leaderboard?
Update and save your display name in your Learn account profile.
What should I do if I’m having trouble completing a module?
For all issues with Microsoft Learn content please review the Learn troubleshooting page.
How do I contact Cloud Skills Challenge support?
Please email us at CloudSkillsHelp@microsoft.com.
How do I start?
To start this challenge, register by clicking the "Join the challenge" button above once the challenge has started. You'll be asked to log in to your Microsoft Learn account and will be added to the challenge.
If you don’t have a Microsoft Learn account, that is okay. You can create a free account by selecting “Create account” from the login screen when joining the challenge.
How is the leaderboard calculated?
The leaderboard shows participants by total XP (experience points) gained over the duration of the challenge. Everyone starts at zero and XP earned before the challenge started do not count towards your score. Any ties are listed alphabetically.
What if my XP (experience points) aren't showing up?
The leaderboard and 'where you stand' sections take up to a few hours to refresh. Please wait a few hours and check again.
How do I find all of my challenges?
You can find all the challenges you've previously participated in, or are currently participating in, on the challenge tab in your Learn account profile.
How can I make sure I receive Cloud Skills Challenge emails?
Update and save your “Email for notifications” in your Learn account profile.
How can I change my display name on the leaderboard?
Update and save your display name in your Learn account profile.
What should I do if I’m having trouble completing a module?
For all issues with Microsoft Learn content please review the Learn troubleshooting page.
How do I contact Cloud Skills Challenge support?
Please email us at CloudSkillsHelp@microsoft.com.
How do I start?
To start this challenge, register by clicking the "Join the challenge" button above once the challenge has started. You'll be asked to log in to your Microsoft Learn account and will be added to the challenge.
If you don’t have a Microsoft Learn account, that is okay. You can create a free account by selecting “Create account” from the login screen when joining the challenge.
How is the leaderboard calculated?
The leaderboard shows participants by total XP (experience points) gained over the duration of the challenge. Everyone starts at zero and XP earned before the challenge started do not count towards your score. Any ties are listed alphabetically.
What if my XP (experience points) aren't showing up?
The leaderboard and 'where you stand' sections take up to a few hours to refresh. Please wait a few hours and check again.
How do I find all of my challenges?
You can find all the challenges you've previously participated in, or are currently participating in, on the challenge tab in your Learn account profile.
How can I make sure I receive Cloud Skills Challenge emails?
Update and save your “Email for notifications” in your Learn account profile.
How can I change my display name on the leaderboard?
Update and save your display name in your Learn account profile.
What should I do if I’m having trouble completing a module?
For all issues with Microsoft Learn content please review the Learn troubleshooting page.
How do I contact Cloud Skills Challenge support?
Please email us at CloudSkillsHelp@microsoft.com.
How do I start a 30 Days to Learn It challenge?
To start the challenge, register by clicking the "Begin now" button. You'll be asked to log in to your Microsoft Learn account and will be added to the challenge.
If you don’t have a Microsoft Learn account, that is okay. You can create a free account by selecting “Create account” from the login screen when joining the challenge.
How do I complete the challenge?
To complete a challenge, you'll need to finish the designated collection of Learn content before the challenge end date (within 30 days of signing up for the challenge).
How can I tell if I’ve completed the challenge?
In the 'where you stand' section you will see a fraction that equals 100% (i.e. 8/8 or 5/5 or 12/12).
What if my module completions aren't showing up?
The 'where you stand' section takes up to a few hours to refresh. Please wait a few hours and check again.
How do I find all of my challenges?
You can find all the challenges you've previously participated in, or are currently participating in, on the challenge tab in your Learn account profile.
How can I make sure I receive Cloud Skills Challenge emails?
Update and save your “Email for notifications” in your Learn account profile.
What should I do if I’m having trouble completing a module?
For all issues with Microsoft Learn content please review the Learn troubleshooting page.
When will I receive my discounted certification exam code?
Discounted certification exam codes will be delivered by email within 3 days of completing all modules within a challenge. You will need to have an “Email for notifications” saved in your Microsoft Learn profile prior to completing the challenge to receive this email.
I completed more than one challenge, but only received one discounted certification exam code.
Each person is only eligible to receive one (1) discounted certification exam code every six months. If you complete an additional challenge more than six months after receiving your first code, you will be eligible for another code at that time.
How do I contact Cloud Skills Challenge support?
Please email us at CloudSkillsHelp@microsoft.com.