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Inquiry about Non-Profit Association Participation in Microsoft Learn for Educators
Hello,
I have a question regarding the Microsoft Learn for Educators program. I am already an MSLE member through my work with a high school and a university. In addition, I am the president of the Horyzont Wiedzy Association (https://horyzontwiedzy.edu.pl), a non-profit organization whose statutory mission is to promote knowledge in the field of IT. I am also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), working professionally in IT while engaging in education additionally and out of passion.
Until now, I have used the Microsoft Learn for Educators program while teaching at a university and a high school. Recently, however, I have developed the idea of organizing AZ-900 – Fundamentals of Microsoft Azure classes in my city, offered pro bono through our association, for students from different schools and universities where I am not formally employed. Sometimes teachers are reluctant to conduct cloud-related classes because they are not familiar with the technology, whereas I work with cloud solutions professionally and can share practical, hands-on knowledge with students.
Our intention is strictly non-profit: we want to provide students with access to cloud knowledge, which I have seen is in high demand. Unfortunately, purchasing labs for students via ALH is financially challenging for our association, so we would like to rely on MSLE resources during these sessions.
I would therefore like to ask whether a non-profit association, which is not a registered school, may join the Microsoft Learn for Educators program and use its resources exclusively for educational activities offered to schools and universities.
Thank you in advance for your guidance and any information regarding the possibility of cooperation.
P.s
I am aware that laboratories are not required for the AZ-900 courses, but they provide students with the opportunity to experience the cloud not only in theory and words, but also in a practical, hands-on way.
Thank you for your message. If you can provide Academic proofs (such as domain ownership and academic accreditation), you can access MSLE resources using your NGO’s domain. However, please note that MSLE benefits (lab environments) are exclusive to accredited academic institutions.
Since your organization is a nonprofit and not a registered school, you may also consider applying for Microsoft for Nonprofits, which offers grants and discounted solutions.
To apply:
- Visit Nonprofit offers and click Apply.
- Complete the registration form and verify your email.
- Provide organization details and upload proof of nonprofit status.
- Wait for validation (typically 10 business days).
This hybrid approach allows you to keep using MSLE for teaching materials while leveraging Microsoft for Nonprofits for infrastructure and cloud credits.
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Thank you very much for your reply regarding the Microsoft Learn for Educators program. I understand that our non-profit association cannot join MSLE directly.
We are already registered for Non-profit at Microsoft
Could you kindly advise if there is any possibility to forward my inquiry or suggest possible alternatives outside MSLE?
Carlos_ChavesMicrosoft
Thank you for your message. If you can provide Academic proofs (such as domain ownership and academic accreditation), you can access MSLE resources using your NGO’s domain. However, please note that MSLE benefits (lab environments) are exclusive to accredited academic institutions.
Since your organization is a nonprofit and not a registered school, you may also consider applying for Microsoft for Nonprofits, which offers grants and discounted solutions.
To apply:
- Visit Nonprofit offers and click Apply.
- Complete the registration form and verify your email.
- Provide organization details and upload proof of nonprofit status.
- Wait for validation (typically 10 business days).
This hybrid approach allows you to keep using MSLE for teaching materials while leveraging Microsoft for Nonprofits for infrastructure and cloud credits.
