NZ Secondary Schools Cloud Skills Challenge
Welcome to the New Zealand Secondary Schools Cloud Skills Challenge of 2021 presented by Microsoft and NZIQ.
The Cloud Skills Challenge is your chance to learn about the cutting edge cloud technologies while competing for amazing prizes.
How it works
Compete
Register and complete learning modules to earn XP. Track your progress against other students from across New Zealand. It’s always better when we learn together.
Learn
Increase your understanding with easy-to-read instruction and stay up on the bleeding-edge of technology.
Validate your new skills
Validate your new skills by earning industry certifications for bonus XP. By the end of the challenge, you will have real-world valuable skills and the qualifications to prove it!
Registration
Each competing student will need to register to begin the competition. The Cloud Skills Challenge begins on May 3, 2021 and ends on June 11, 2021.
Scoring
Participants earn three (3) points (XP) per module completed.
Participants earn twenty (20) points (XP) per certification earned (Only passed exams award points).
Once the challenge is completed, the individuals with the most total points will be calculated and awarded prizes. In the event of a tie between multiple participants, the individual who earned the points fastest will win.
How to Earn your Microsoft Certified fundamentals Qualification
Each exam attempt is valued at $179 NZD and only limited attempts are available.
You can earn your Microsoft Certified Fundamental certification by sitting the relevant 50 minute exam. Either attend one of our limited space remote exam session, or have your teacher register your school to deliver the exams at your school in your own time.
You can find a list of the certification exams available here: Browse Certifications and Exams | Microsoft Docs
Microsoft Certified Fundamental Exam Details
There are only limited exams available, and exams will be provided on a first-in, first-served basis. A maximum of five (5) exam attempts per student applies.
To ensure you make the most of your exam opportunity, before sitting a Microsoft Certified Fundamental Exam, it is strongly recommended you test your skills using our practice test. This practice test is designed to ensure you are ready to sit the final exam. You should be able to score over 80% on the practice test before booking your final exam.
Option One
In-School Exam
Have your teacher register below to get begin getting setup so you can sit your exam at school when you are ready.
Option Two
Remote Exam
Book a session using the button below and receive a link to a remote online exam session. These sessions have limited spaces available and are only for the set times listed.
What you can win?
School Prizes
The School of the first place student will receive a Pi-Top [4] Complete with Robotics Kit.
Student Prizes
1st Place: $500 NZD cash
2nd Place: $250 NZD cash
3rd Place: $100 NZD cash