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Free Microsoft Exams for Seattle, WA residents - cblsak - 02-11-2022
https://www.spl.org/online-resources/online-learning/microsoft-imagine-academy/certification-exam-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D157929610
Adobe Certified Professional:
- Digital Video using Premiere Pro CC 2019 or 2020
- Graphic Design & Illustration using Illustrator CC 2019 or 2020
- Multiplatform Animation using Animate CC 2019 or 2020
- Print & Digital Media Publication using InDesign CC 2019 or 2020
- Visual Design using Photoshop CC 2019 or 2020
- Visual Effects & Motion Graphics using After Effects CC 2019 or 2020
- Web Authoring with Dreamweaver CC 2019 or 2020
- QuickBooks Certified User (QBCU) - Desktop or Online
- Design for Delight Innovator
- Certified Bookkeeping Professional
- Azure AI Fundamentals
- Azure Data Fundamentals
- Azure Fundamentals
- Microsoft 365 Fundamentals
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Customer Engagement Apps (CRM)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals Finance and Operations Apps (ERP)
- Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals
- Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
- Access 2016
- Access Expert 2019
- Excel 2016 or 2019
- Excel Expert 2016 or 2019
- Outlook 2016 or 2019
- PowerPoint 2016 or 2019
- Word 2016 or 2019
- Word Expert 2016 or 2019
- Database Fundamentals
- HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS
- Introduction to Programming using Java
- Introduction to Programming using JavaScript
- Introduction to Programming using Python
- Networking Fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
- Software Development Fundamentals (C# or VB)
- Windows Mobility & Device Fundamentals
- Windows Operating System Fundamentals
- Windows Server Administration Fundamentals
RE: Free Microsoft Exams for Seattle, WA residents - BitWiseGuy - 02-12-2022
Apparently this is open to anyone as long as you “currently live, work or attend school in Washington State” and not just Seattle residents!
RE: Free Microsoft Exams for Seattle, WA residents - bjcheung77 - 02-12-2022
Great find! This is a great option! If only they could expand their offerings... Great for those who need these exams!
RE: Free Microsoft Exams for Seattle, WA residents - JPN - 05-06-2022
How is residency determined? Do you need to provide a state ID/proof of citizenship or is just a bank statement, utility bill, etc enough?
RE: Free Microsoft Exams for Seattle, WA residents - daydream - 11-08-2025
As of November 2025, SPL does not offer exam vouchers. I advise registering for these through Washington State Library instead. You can register for its learning portal through your KCPL account (SPL has a reciprocity agreement with KCPL) or with a Washington State Library card on Washington State Library's portal website. Also, some exams are no longer offered due to funding cuts. I think this was the case for Adobe Certified Professional and a couple others. Check out my forum post for info.
If anyone here is in Seattle, it's worth mentioning that Sno-Isle Public Library (reciprocity with SPL) offers free access to *preparatory* CLEP exams via Pearson's. Pierce County Library System and Timberland Regional Library (reciprocity with SPL) also offer official College Board preparatory exams and courses via LearningExpress. I know that Pearson's test prep is available via Gale Learning which is offered by KCLS and SPL as well. The prep exams are a good supplement to Modern States' courses.