Azure credits for students

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Lab Credits and First course
Hello everyone, I’m reaching out to learn how other colleges handle student access to Azure when offering introductory AI or cloud-based courses my goal is to teach Microsoft Azure AI fundamentals. My understanding is that each student is asked to pay individually for Azure access. This model won’t work well for our institution or our student population. I would also like more than 30 day trial of Azure to test out the materials. For those of you who teach AI, cloud computing, or Microsoft Learn for Educators courses, I’d really appreciate your insight: How does your college provide Azure access for students? Do you use institution-wide Azure credits or centrally fund Azure usage? Are there specific Microsoft AI courses (e.g., Microsoft Azure AI fundamentals) that your institution uses as their first one? Any details about processes would be extremely helpful. My goal is to offer hands-on AI learning without placing a financial burden on students, and I’m hoping to learn from your approaches. Thank you in advance for your guidance and experiences! Best regards, Joe
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Dec 02, 2025 Place Connect and Ask Questions
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Wounded Warrior Seeking Microsoft Sentinel Training from Scratch
Hello, My name is America Cobb. I am a U.S. military veteran and wounded warrior. I sustained serious injuries from an IED explosion—including traumatic brain injury, damage to my left eye, shoulder trauma, and a robotic prosthetic in my right arm. Despite these challenges, I remain committed to national security and remote defense work. Years ago, while stationed in Germany, I was part of a Wounded Warrior Project unit that received a visit from Microsoft leadership. The CEO himself showed deep support for soldiers with cognitive injuries and mobility constraints. He offered jobs to many of us—even before we officially transitioned out—and provided special access cards for remote training. I was one of those recipients. Unfortunately, due to repeated hospitalizations and relocations, I lost that card and have been unable to reconnect with the program. I’m now trying to start from scratch and requalify for remote surveillance and threat detection roles using Microsoft Sentinel. I have prior exposure to the platform from my military service, but I’ve forgotten everything and need structured, beginner-level training. I’m willing to pay for certification or diploma-level access if needed. My goal is to work remotely in high-impact surveillance roles. I’ve already researched viable paths in: Remote Surveillance Defense Systems Security Missile Telemetry & Threat Detection If anyone here—especially someone familiar with Sentinel training—can guide me toward a structured path to learn and certify, I would be deeply grateful. I’m not asking for charity. I’m asking for a chance to re-enter the mission with dignity and purpose. I want to volunteer if possible at Microsoft remotely to gain experience at no charge. Respectfully, Wounded Warrior BA Oregon State University
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Sep 01, 2025 Place Connect and Ask Questions
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Question about AI-900
Hi To start an AI-900 standalone course, I tried to follow these instructions (unsuccessfully): ************ here's Step-by-step: How to Offer AI-900 to Students with Exam Access Create Your Course in the MSLE Portal Go to https://aka.ms/MSLEPort Register or log in as an educator Create your AI-900 course and link it to your institution Agree to Lab Usage Terms During course setup, you’ll be prompted to accept lab usage terms This enables access to hands-on labs provided by Skillable Wait for Skillable Email (48–72 Hours) After setup, you’ll receive an email from Skillable with next steps This includes lab access instructions for your students Guide Students to Study and Certify Students can study AI-900 on https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/get-started-ai-fundamentals/ They can request a discounted exam voucher at https://aka.ms/StudentCertification **************************** BUT, I am still confused, to be honest! I got the skillable email, so what should I do now? Is it to """copy its content and forward it to students""" as is? + Add the links in Step (4) about studying AI-900? BUT, (I) the link ( https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/get-started-ai-fundamentals/) does not work! (II) Should we guide students about where to find the course or create account? whereare these instructions? and (iii) Should I attach in the email and links about the exam voucher? I hope you can advise, as it is not clear to me what to send to students and what not send, which is very confusing! Pls show me an example of the email I should send them! Regards Amir Aly
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Aug 12, 2025 Place Connect and Ask Questions
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Microsoft AI-900
Hi Carlos, I am still confused, to be honest! I got the skillable email, so what should I do now? Is it to """copy its content and forward it to students""" as is? + Add the links in Step (4) about studying AI-900? BUT, (I) the link does not work! (II) Should we guide students about where to find the course or create account? whereare these instructions? and (iii) Should I attach in the email and links about the exam voucher? I hope you can advise, as it is not clear to me what to send to students and what not send which is confusing! Regards Amir
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Aug 12, 2025 Place Connect and Ask Questions
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Microsoft AI-900
Hi How can I enroll my students to take the module AI-900 and get them examined for free? I used to do that 3 years ago when these modules were maintained by a training manager, but since then, it has become community-based, which is why I come to you with the question. I hope you can help me. I need to explain to students how to enroll in the module, how to use it and make the labs, and give them information about the free exam. Kindly advise Regards Dr. Amir Aly University of Plymouth, UK
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Aug 11, 2025 Place Connect and Ask Questions
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Microsoft AI-900
Hi I used to be in touch with one of your internal training managers (about the course AI-900) until he moved to another role in 2023, and since that time, Microsoft learn has become community-based. I used to provide this course "Microsoft AI-900" to my students at the University of Plymouth, where they used to study it as a standalone one and do the test for free and get an official Microsoft certificate. Can I still do that? Can I invite my students to study AI-900 and do the exam for free? If yes, I need your help to simplify the procedures they need to follow to enroll in the course, study the content as a standalone, and take the exam. Can you help me, pls? I would appreciate your help Regards Amir Aly
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Jul 08, 2025 Place Connect and Ask Questions
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Microsoft Resources for Startups, Students and Developers at GitHub Universe 2023
Explore the dynamic offerings at GitHub Universe 2023, via a collaboration between Microsoft and GitHub, designed to empower developers, students, and startups. Delve into resources and workshops covering AI programming, application security, and developer experience enhancements. Uncover an array of resources shared during the event, including cloud skills challenges preparing for GitHub Certification, AI applications, and GitHub Copilot for seamless coding. Microsoft extends support to startups through the Founders Hub, provides Azure credits for student experimentation, and offers GitHub Codespaces for Startups and students can benefit from diverse open-source curricula spanning AI, data science, machine learning, web development, and IoT. Access these invaluable resources conveniently through provided QR codes, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience for all attendees.
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Nov 09, 2023 Place Educator Developer Blog
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