Youth Employment Service (YES) has partnered with Microsoft to deliver 50,000 free certification exam vouchers to young South Africans. This initiative is designed to equip youth with future-fit digital skills aligned with the demands of a rapidly evolving job market.

Open to all Young South Africans

Employers looking to upskill their teams

With the rise of artificial intelligence, data-driven decision making, and cybersecurity, employers are seeking candidates who can navigate and contribute to the digital economy.

Microsoft certifications signal to employers that you have what it takes to thrive in tech-enabled roles.

You’ll get access to:

• A self-paced Microsoft certification training path
• A practice assessment to prove your readiness
• A Microsoft certification exam voucher (if eligible)
• An invitation to YES Microsoft Skilling Day events (see below)

Microsoft certifications are recognised worldwide and demonstrate that you possess up-to-date, practical knowledge in your field.

• Stand out in the job market
• Build Confidence and capability
• Boost your earning potential
• Increase job readiness
• Advance and future-proof your career with certifications that are recognised globally

• Incomplete or Incorrect Information
• Using only a first name or initials instead of your full legal name
• Misspelling your name or email address
• Leaving out your phone number

• Not completing all required modules in your learning path
• Missing the final knowledge check or assessment

• Not checking your spam or junk folder
• Accidentally deleting important YES or Microsoft emails

• Trying to register for more than one certification (policy allows one certification per participant)
• Registering multiple times with different email addresses but the same phone number

Explore certification pathways that match your current skill level and career goals.

• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals
• Azure AI Fundamentals
• Azure Fundamentals
• Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
• Azure Data Fundamentals