Question 1

Who can take part in the bootcamp?

Accepted Answer

The bootcamp has been designed for current students and alumni who are interested in upskilling themselves in Azure, Data, AI or Security.

Question 2

Where can I find more information about the certifications?

Accepted Answer

Please see the links to the certification exams below:
AZ-900: Azure Fundamentals 
DP-900: Data Fundamentals 
SC-900: Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals 
AI-900: AI Fundamentals

Question 3

The bootcamp platform is different to my University’s Learning Management System (LMS) – am I in the right place?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! The bootcamp is hosted on the OpenLearning platform.

Question 4

Do I need to attend all of the live sessions?

Accepted Answer

We recommend that you attend as many as possible to make the most out of the bootcamp, however, we understand that the timing of our scheduled live sessions might not be ideal for everyone. That’s why we record them all for you to play back on demand!

Question 5

What time are all the live sessions?

Accepted Answer

You can check the live session times under the “What to expect” section on the home page: https://www.tech-academy.com.au/deakin-home

Question 6

Are the live sessions recorded?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the live sessions are recorded and the recording links are shared with you in the learning portal. The recordings can also be downloaded if needed.

Question 7

Do I need a Microsoft account to sit my exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes – your certification will be tied to your personal Microsoft account. Start here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/# and click on the Sign in link on the top right corner of the page. Set up your certification profile here and edit your profile by selecting "Student" in the Job Title Field. This will activate additional Microsoft student discounts. You will need to carry out some additional steps to verify your student status.

Question 8

Where are the exams held?

Accepted Answer

As the bootcamp itself takes place online, the exam will be online too. You will be required to book your own exam but we will provide instructions on how to do so. Pearson Vue, the exam provider, has a large range of exam dates and times available so you will definitely be able to find a time that suits you. Please note AM and PM as students have previously booked their exams for 12AM instead of 12PM.

Question 9

Do I have to schedule and take my exam before the end of the bootcamp?

Accepted Answer

You are required to schedule and take your exam before or on Sunday 3rd March 2024.

Question 10

Can I reschedule my exam date and time after I’ve booked it?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can but you will need to do so at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment without any reschedule and cancellation fee. Please refer to this link for instructions: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exam-reschedule-and-cancellation-policy

Question 11

What is the pass mark for the exam?

Accepted Answer

The passing score for all exams is 700 points out of 1000. When answering most multi-part questions, you’ll receive points for each correctly answered component. No points are deducted for incorrect answers.

Question 12

How long is the exam?

Accepted Answer

For fundamental exams, the exam itself is about 60 minutes long. However, you will need to allocate an additional 30 minutes so that you have time to set yourself up, log in, review the instructions and go through the check-in process with the proctor.

Question 13

How many questions are there in the exam?

Accepted Answer

The number of questions vary for each exam. You can expect between 35 - 50 questions of varying difficulty.

Question 14

When will I get my results?

Accepted Answer

For most exams, you will have results within minutes of completing the exam. You’ll also get a report with your exam score and feedback on your performance. Your score report will be available in the Certifications tab of your Microsoft Learn profile within 24 hours - 48 hours.

Question 15

Where can I find out more information about the exam process?

Accepted Answer

Please see link here: OnVue Exam Guide

Question 16

How long will I have access to the bootcamp learning platform?

Accepted Answer

You will have access to the bootcamp portal for at least a month post-bootcamp. The live session recordings are only available for 30 days post-session so make sure you download it if you would like an offline copy.

Question 17

How long is the certificate valid for?

Accepted Answer

Fundamental certifications do not expire.
Associate-level certifications, on the other hand, need to be renewed annually to ensure that tech professionals keep skills up-to-date with evolving technology.

Question 18

Who can I contact if I have any further questions?

Accepted Answer

Please feel free to reach out to Akkodis Academy at: techacademyau@akkodisgroup.com

MICROSOFT SKILLS & CERTIFICATION BOOTCAMP

12 February - 23 FEBRUARY 2024

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