1/19/2005 -- IBM recently announced a free voucher offer for a number of its WebSphere and XML exams, although candidates must pass a $10 (U.S.) pre-assessment test to qualify.

The company is offering 2,000 free vouchers worldwide to candidates who qualify for them via online pre-assessments tests. Those who pass will be given a voucher for the related certification exam, which can cost up to $175 (U.S.).

A list of all the IBM exams the vouchers can be used for can be found at the bottom of this page on IBM's Web site. Candidates can qualify for up to three vouchers for three separate exams.

The vouchers must be applied for by passing the related pre-assessment by April 30. The vouchers themselves must be used by June 30.

For more information on this promotion, go here. -Becky Nagel