Hack the Cert™

Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104)
and the NEW VMware ICM vSphere 8


Accelerate your certification journey with challenge-based learning!


The Hack the Cert™ Program has been specifically designed by Fast Lane for the participants to collaborate in teams under the supervision of Subject Matter Experts and take on challenges based on real-world scenarios. The hack is 100% hands-on, which allows the delegates to really deep dive, and learn while doing it. As a result, this style of learning delivers genuine skills and knowledge to pass the exam and take straight into the workplace.

  • Zero lengthy slide-driven presentations
  • Team-based approach to tackle challenges
  • Over 37 hours of hands-on activity in one week!
  • 4 Days of expert coach-led hacking and exam prep
  • Dramatically improved Exam Success Rates!
  • Includes a Measure Up Practice Exam (MS AZ-104 HTC - $125 value)
  • Endorsed by Microsoft and VMware with Official Courseware
  • Access to a lab environment, both during and after class
  • Asynchronous access to expert exam coach until certification achieved
  • Online resources to support exam prep


Hack The Cert™ Course Overviews and Dates


Microsoft Azure Administrator Hack the Cert (AZ-104HTC)

*NEW VMware Install, Configure, Manage, v8: Hack The Cert (VICMHACK)


>> AZ-104 HTC Datasheet



>> AZ-104 HTC Overview video



>> VMware ICM HTC Datasheet

The Hack the Cert™ Roadmap

1. Hack the Cert™ Journey Launch

Launch and Establish Focus- 2-hour hosted online “know before you go” webinar event led by our Expert Coach team, providing an orientation to the resources and journey ahead.

2. Prepare for the Hack

Close Foundational Gaps - After the Launch, learners work with self-diagnostic tools, Measure Up practice exams and other resources to identify and close any fundamental gaps identified.

3. Hack The Cert™ Week

Team-based, coach-supported - Work with a Team to address every exam objective in the context of real-world scenarios. Coaches guide learners to understand the problem and help connect the dots to exam-relevant skills.

4. Get Certified

Ace the Exam – Depending on skill level, plan on taking the exam within 1 or 2 weeks, leaving some room for practice on areas that were particularly challenging or new.

Hack The Cert™ Coming soon

  • AZ-204 Azure Developer Hack the Cert™ Program
  • AZ-304 Azure Architect Hack the Cert™ Program
  • DP-203 Azure Data Engineer Hack the Cert™ Program