Upcoming Updates to the MSLE Program Structure
The Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) program goals include helping educators integrate in-demand technical skills into their teaching and better prepare students for today’s workforce. Through the program, educators gain access to ready-to-teach Microsoft Official Curriculum, including courseware, assessments, and teaching resources aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications. MSLE also provides professional development opportunities, certification pathways, and a global community of educators, enabling faculty to stay current, collaborate with peers, and deliver engaging, real-world learning experiences. As we look ahead to the upcoming fiscal year, we’re making an important update to how the MSLE program is structured. What’s changing Currently, educators can participate in MSLE either as an individual educator or as part of an educational institution, with institutions receiving a distinct set of expanded benefits. Moving forward, we will no longer differentiate between these two participation models. All participants in the MSLE program will be classified as individual educators, creating a more unified and streamlined experience for our global educator community. What this means for you As part of this change: The majority of MSLE benefits will remain the same, including access to Microsoft Official Curriculum, teaching resources, and the global educator community Lab access will continue to be available, however labs will no longer be offered at no cost as a standard program benefit We understand how valuable hands-on lab experiences are for teaching and learning, and we are working to ensure continued access through updated models. Looking ahead We will be sharing more details in the coming weeks to support your planning as you prepare for the upcoming school year, including: Updated guidance on lab access and options Changes within the MSLE portal and program experience Resources to help you adapt your course planning If you have questions or would like to connect with other educators, we encourage you to stay connected via the MSLE Tech Community for support, discussion, and updates. Thank you for your continued partnership and for the important work you do to equip students with in-demand technical skills. Warm regards, The Microsoft Learn for Educators Team📣 Last Call: Help Shape the Future of AI Skills Navigator for Higher Ed
We’re finalizing upcoming AI Skills Navigator Customer Feedback Sessions and are looking for a few MSLE educators to join a live focus group with our product team. This is a unique opportunity to: ✅ Preview AI Skills Navigator before broader rollout ✅ Share real-world classroom and curriculum use cases ✅ Influence how AI skilling experiences are designed for higher education ✅ Provide direct input that helps shape upcoming product capabilities If you're interested in how AI can better support your students — this is your chance to help guide what comes next. 🕒 What to Expect Live demo of AI Skills Navigator Facilitated discussion with the product team Open forum to share feedback from an educator’s perspective Time commitment: 1 hour Participation logistics will be shared with selected volunteers. 👉 Interested in joining? Please complete the Learning Product Customer Connections Participant Opt-in Form Selected participants will be contacted by Ifrah, Customer Experience Program Manager, with next steps this week. Spots are limited — we hope to hear from you! — The AI Skills Navigator Product Team📣 Call for Volunteers to participate in a focus group on AI Skills Navigator
We’re looking for volunteers to join an upcoming AI Skills Navigator Customer Feedback sessions! Share feedback, influence product direction, and help shape how AI Skills Navigator supports educators and students. What to expect Demo of AI Skills Navigator A facilitated discussion with the AI Skills Navigator product team Opportunities to share feedback on educator use cases Early insight into where AI Skills Navigator is headed for higher education 📅 Session details: Participation logistics will be shared with selected volunteers. Time commitment: 1-hour 👉 Interested? Please fill out Learning Product Customer Connections Participant Opt-in Form. Ifrah, the Customer Experience Program Manager, reach out to you with the next steps during the week of April 20th. Thank you for helping us build better skilling experiences for educators and learners! — The AI Skills Navigator Product Team
New resource for MSLE educators: A research informed guide to generative AI
Announcing a new resource for MSLE educators (and anyone supporting research): The Academic Researcher’s Guide to Generative AI: Methods and Prompting with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat. This is a practical, research-informed guide for faculty, graduate students, and research staff who want to use generative AI as an assistant and tool for thinking—without compromising scholarly integrity. Guide sections include - Foundations + limitations: how generative AI works and why critical engagement matters Robust prompting as a research skill (clarity, structure, and documentation) Workflow-ready use cases you can run in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (any license level), with an emphasis on transparency and disclosure For departments or research groups seeking a common reference for responsible AI‑assisted research practices, this resource provides a useful starting point and can be accessed through the link provided.April 2026 MSLE Newsletter available now!
Head over to the blog section and read the newest edition of the MSLE Newsletter, also available in Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), French, Portuguese, and Spanish From the Microsoft Learn for Educators community page, select Blogs from the top navigation menu. There, you’ll find the Microsoft Learn for Educators News blog where you can find the newsletter. Additional language versions can be found as attachments to the blog.
Call for Volunteers – Focus Group for New AI-900 Simulation
We’re excited to invite you to help shape the future of the AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals course. We’re seeking volunteers to test the new AI-900 simulation lab environment and share feedback on content alignment, student readiness, usability, and how simulated labs compare to traditional live, hands-on labs. If you’re interested in participating in a live virtual focus group, please complete this Microsoft Form. We’ll collect your name, institution, and institution email so we can follow up. A member of our team will reach out soon with next steps. Thank you for your continued support of the Microsoft Learn for Educators community. Your feedback plays a critical role in improving learning experiences for educators and students alike.
