Announcing the Microsoft AI Skills Fest: Save the date!
*Updated as of March 28, 2025 The best way to learn something new is by taking it one step at a time. We know all this talk of AI can be overwhelming, so how about we take it one skill at a time? At Microsoft, our mission has always been to create technology that empowers others to innovate and solve real-world problems. And it’s no different with AI—we want to help you learn to use this powerful technology to make your life easier, especially as it becomes an integral part of our daily lives. Sometimes, starting is the hardest part, so we want to make that part simple for you. This is why we’re excited to announce the Microsoft AI Skills Fest, a global event this April and May, designed to bring learners across the globe together to build their AI skills, from beginner explorers to the technologically gifted. Together, we can learn a new AI skill and maybe even set a groundbreaking record at the same time! Everyone everywhere is invited The AI Skills Fest is designed with you in mind, offering a wide variety of AI training for everyone, regardless of background or expertise. Join us to build your AI skills and unlock new opportunities for productivity, innovation, and growth. Tech professionals. Learn how to quickly build AI-powered solutions using Microsoft's AI apps and services. Gain skills and experience working with agents, AI security, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Fabric, and more. Business professionals. Find out how much easier your work life can be when you use Microsoft Copilot to simplify tasks and let your creativity loose! Students. Explore technical skills to bring your ideas to life, with AI learning experiences for all skill levels and interests. Business leaders. Empower your teams with AI skills for future success through curated upskilling opportunities. Let’s earn a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title together on April 8, 2025! The Microsoft AI Skills Fest will begin with a spectacular Kickoff Celebration on April 8, 2025. Starting in Australia at 9 AM Australian Eastern Standard Time and wrapping up in the United States at 4 PM Pacific Daylight Time, this 24-hour, globe-spanning event will feature a variety of AI learning activities designed to engage and inspire learners of all experience levels. Together, we’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attempt a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for most users to take an online multi-level artificial intelligence lesson in 24 hours. Don’t miss this unique chance to learn, compete, and celebrate your achievements—and to be part of these unprecedented and record-setting global festivities. Check out the learning experiences we've prepared for this day. Mark your calendar and register now. Deepen your skills over 50 days of AI learning The celebration doesn't stop there! Following the kickoff, the AI Skills Fest will continue for 50 days— through May 28, 2025—offering a wide array of learning opportunities. Whether you're a tech professional, business leader, business professional, student, or AI enthusiast, there will be engaging and challenging training for you. Participate in hackathons, live in-person and virtual training, self-paced tutorials, on-demand training, community events, Microsoft Learn Challenges, and more. Mark your calendar for 50 days of AI discovery and learning. The countdown to make history together Save the date, attempt a world record, and get ready to unlock the future with 50 days of AI discovery and learning. Read all the details and register now. Now let’s get learning!You did it! We’re GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title holders
By Jeana Jorgensen, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Learning You did it! Thanks to you, our incredible community of learners, we’ve successfully earned the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the most users to take an online multi-level artificial intelligence lesson in 24 hours, with a total of 126,151 participants. As a team, we earned this title during the global kickoff celebration for the Microsoft AI Skills Fest on April 8, 2025, with learners of all levels, ages, and geographies. Thank you for letting us learn and grow with you. This collective achievement is a testament to the power of community, commitment to learning, and spirit of innovation that drives us all. The record is a tribute to every person who is investing their time and energy to learn a new AI skill or help others build their AI expertise. Thank you for joining us We’re so honored that you joined us for this global learning adventure. It’s truly inspiring to witness the impact of such dedication. Check out the highlights of the ceremony where Michael Empric, Guinness World Records Adjudicator, officially revealed the record. Highlights of the ceremony where the record attempt results were revealed. Showcase your achievement! Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Microsoft AI Skills Fest kickoff celebration on April 8, 2025. With your confirmed participation, you’ll receive an email, starting on May 1, 2025, with information on how to download the badge that verifies your participation in this exciting event. For any issues with your badge, review the AI Skills Fest Frequently Asked Questions. And remember to share your new record-setter status with your friends, colleagues, and network on LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and X. Continue to build your AI skills This achievement is just the beginning. The AI Skills Fest continues through May 28, 2025, and offers even more opportunities for you to add to your AI expertise. You can still join the AI Skills Fest Challenge—10 expertly curated topics, like simplifying everyday tasks, crafting effective prompts, creating AI-powered applications, developing AI chat apps, and using AI to secure your data. Regardless of your role, experience level, or specific AI interest, there’s something for everyone. For more details on the many learning experiences still available to you in the ongoing AI Skills Fest, read Continue deepening your AI skills. Thank you again to all the learners, trainers, and partners who made earning this GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title possible. We’re excited to keep learning with you—one skill at a time. Keep up your momentum, explore the festival map, and make the most of the AI Skills Fest opportunities.
