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Important Update to the MSLE Lab Benefit

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Nov 11, 2026

Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) is making a change to the lab benefit available to educators.

As Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) continues to evolve, we are making changes to the lab benefits available through the program. We recognize that this change may impact educators who have planned around the existing benefit, and we want to provide clear information about what is changing and what to expect next.

MSLE is no longer offering Microsoft-funded Skillable labs for new or pending class requests. Requests that have not yet been fulfilled will not be provisioned under the previous Microsoft-funded lab benefit.

 ðŸ“£ What do you need to know?

  • Please do not submit new requests for Microsoft-funded labs.
  • If you have already submitted a request that has not been fulfilled, please do not submit another request. Your pending request will not be provisioned under the previous Microsoft-funded lab benefit.
  • If you are currently teaching using an existing Microsoft-funded Skillable class, no immediate action is required at this time. We are finalizing transition guidance for existing classes and will share additional information directly with impacted educators.
  • MSLE will continue to provide eligible educators with access to a discounted Skillable lab option for future lab needs. Additional information about the updated lab experience and purchasing process will be shared soon.

 

We understand that you may have questions about how this change applies to your current or upcoming courses. Additional guidance will be shared as the transition details are finalized.

Thank you for your continued participation in Microsoft Learn for Educators.

- Microsoft Learn for Educators Team

Published Nov 11, 2026
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  • This is very sad news.

    I would like to ask whether courses and labs that have already been provisioned will remain available until the end of the year. I am currently running several university classes that depend on these lab environments, so understanding the timeline is very important for planning and student communication.