Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 10/9
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Fabric Café Event Revolutionizing Data in Motion with Real-time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric Friday, Oct 10, 2025, 06:00 PM PDT Revolutionizing Data in Motion with Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: Azure Functions and network security.. Can it be done? October 11, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexdekoning/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RHzXr5bpYHFY?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: AI Innovation With Azure: From Concept to Creation Friday, Oct 17, 2025, 7:30 AM GMT+13 AI Innovation With Azure: From Concept to Creation | Microsoft Community Hub Modern Development with Azure Integration and AI Event: Azure Live Voice API and Avatar Creation Friday, Oct 17, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/43624d95-1cb4-43ab-8b6e-e67b78fe8b98/azure-live-voice-api-and-avatar-creation/4458942 Microsoft Hero Community Event: D365 Field Service 101 October 19, 2025 09:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevarajankumar/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RtDkftSxhn7P?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Monday, Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: FSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP October 21, 2025 19:00 PM AEST October 21, 2025 10:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankashah/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/Vb5rUWMBN9YN?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defence October 25, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/monaghadiri/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/EtPkn2EZkauD?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework Sunday, Nov 02, 2025, 08:00 PM PST Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Discussion: Solved ✅ Outlook on Android https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/d2f53501-539c-4d14-9407-022bfd99611f/outlook-on-android/4455945 SkillUp with Copilot Studio & Power Platform Knowledge base: 🧠 Copilot Prompt Gallery 一覧表(2025年10月更新)のご案内 🧠 Copilot Prompt Gallery 一覧表(2025年10月更新)のご案内 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Blog: 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 | Microsoft Community HubWhy should One learn AI ?
One should learn because, Microsoft is deep in the AI race right now — investing heavily, pushing into new product categories, expanding infrastructure, and building tools for both developers and end-users. Here’s a detailed snapshot of where Microsoft is on AI in late-2025, highlighting what they’ve achieved, what they’re working on, what challenges they face, and what it means for users/organizations 1.AI is Now the Core of Microsoft’s Strategy Microsoft isn’t treating AI as an add-on — it’s embedded into everything: Windows Copilot: AI built directly into the OS. Microsoft 365 Copilot: Automates Office apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Azure AI Services: Enterprise-grade infrastructure to build, deploy, and scale AI securely. GitHub Copilot & Azure DevOps: AI-driven development and deployment. Learning AI in Microsoft’s stack means you’re aligning with their long-term direction — it’s where every Microsoft product is headed. 2.Unified Ecosystem for Building & Deploying AI When you learn Microsoft AI, you get exposure to a connected environment that simplifies the AI lifecycle: Stage Microsoft Tools/Platforms Data Ingestion Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric Model Training Azure Machine Learning, Custom Models, Azure AI Foundry Orchestration Azure AI Studio, Logic Apps, Power Automate Deployment Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions Integration Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Graph API You can move from “idea -prototype - enterprise-scale app” without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem. 3.Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance Microsoft has the most trusted AI compliance posture among hyperscalers: 1000+ security and compliance certifications Responsible AI framework (human oversight, privacy, transparency) Seamless Azure AD / Entra ID integration for secure access If you work with enterprise or gov customers, this is critical — they already rely on Microsoft’s compliance backbone. 4.Massive Career & Business Demand According to recent LinkedIn and IDC reports: 80% of Fortune 500 companies use Azure AI services. “AI + Microsoft Cloud” roles (like AI Engineer, M365 Copilot Admin, Azure AI Specialist) are growing 3x faster than traditional cloud roles. Microsoft certifications (e.g., AI-102, DP-100, AI-900) are among the top-requested by employers. Learning Microsoft AI directly translates to employability and consulting value. 5.Democratized AI — Even for Non-Coders Not everyone needs to be a data scientist: Copilot Studio (Power Platform) → Build custom copilots using natural language. Azure AI Foundry → Build intelligent agents visually. Fabric AI Integration → Analyze data and auto-generate insights in Power BI. Microsoft’s goal is to make AI “as easy as Excel” — so business users can innovate too. 6.Future-Proof Skillset Microsoft is working closely with OpenAI and others to lead in: Agentic AI (autonomous reasoning agents) Multimodal AI (text, image, voice) Edge + Cloud AI (Windows + Azure hybrid AI) Responsible AI governance tools By learning Microsoft AI now, you’re future-proofing yourself for this next generation of AI-native applications.Certifications refresh: AI-focused and fundamentals updates
As the age of AI reshapes the business landscape, organizations are embedding AI into every layer of their operations. Professionals, students, entrepreneurs, and others are learning to not only implement business solutions but also to design and integrate AI-powered apps and experiences, orchestrate autonomous agents, and govern ethical AI systems. To support these skill-building needs for learners in all career stages, Microsoft Learn is refreshing our Certification and training offerings with a focus on AI, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and agents. We’re also retiring some Fundamentals Certifications. New AI-focused Certifications and training opportunities Our upcoming Certifications provide today’s innovators with opportunities to thrive in an agent-first, AI-powered tomorrow. Watch for more details on these Certifications in the coming months. A new Fundamentals Certification to validate foundational AI skills and equip learners to confidently navigate and manage core Microsoft 365 services—including Copilot and agents—while building their understanding of identity, security, and compliance essentials in Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Purview. An expert Certification to validate AI-first expertise, including advanced skills in generative AI, multi-agent orchestration, and agentic design by using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Azure AI services, and Dynamics 365. We’re also introducing a series of beginner-level training courses over the next few months designed to help learners in functional roles understand how Copilot, agents, and AI embedded in business systems like Dynamics 365 can streamline their day-to-day work. These AI-focused courses will be released for sales, service, finance, and supply chain roles. Retirement of select Fundamentals Certifications On December 31, 2025, we’re retiring the following Certifications: The Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals Certification (Exam MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals). The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) Certification (Exam MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)). The Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) Certification (Exam MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)). The following questions and answers can help you determine how these retirements could impact your learning journey: Q. What if I’m studying for Exam MS-900, Exam MB-910, or Exam MB-920? A. If you’re currently preparing for Exam MS-900, Exam MB-910, or Exam MB-920, we strongly recommend that you take the exam before December 31, 2025. You won’t be able to take these exams after this date. Q. I’ve already earned one of these Certifications. What happens now? A. If you’ve already earned the Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM), or Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) Certification, it will stay on the transcript in your profile on Microsoft Learn. (Note: Fundamentals Certifications don’t expire. Q. How do these Certification retirements affect partners? A. Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) (Exam MB-910: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM)), and Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP) (Exam MB-920: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)) are not included in the requirements for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program's (MAICPP’s) designations and specializations. Get the chance to win a voucher for 50% off a Certification exam Microsoft Applied Skills + Certifications = a powerful combination. Applied Skills validate your ability to complete real-world tasks using Microsoft technologies. These focused, flexible micro-credentials help you build job-ready skills—and they’re a smart step toward earning a role-based Certification. For a limited time, learners who pass an Applied Skills assessment can enter for a chance to win a voucher for 50% off a Microsoft Certification exam.* *Terms apply Stay future-ready AI is changing the game, and so can you. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements on these new Microsoft Certification offerings to help you do just that. In the meantime, be sure to browse all Microsoft Credentials.Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 10/2
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Hero Community Event: Get started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access Saturday, Oct 04, 2025, 09:00 AM PDT Get started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Tech Talks Event: She Powers BI – Women’s DIY Mentorship Cohort 🌸 Monday, Oct 06, 2025, 08:30 AM PDT She Powers BI – Women’s DIY Mentorship Cohort 🌸 | Microsoft Community Hub Azure Cloud Commanders Event: The Integrated World of Microsoft Cloud Frameworks Tuesday, Oct 07, 2025, 06:00 PM PDT The Integrated World of Microsoft Cloud Frameworks | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: Unlocking document insights with Azure AI October 7, 2025 19:00 PM AEST October 7, 2025 10:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/akanksha-malik/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/M6qvUYdv58tt?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Microsoft Hero Community Event: D365 Field Service 101 October 7, 2025 18:00 PM AEST October 19, 2025 09:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevarajankumar/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RtDkftSxhn7P?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Microsoft Hero Community Event: Azure Functions and network security.. Can it be done? October 11, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexdekoning/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RHzXr5bpYHFY?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Monday, Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: FSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP October 21, 2025 19:00 PM AEST October 21, 2025 10:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankashah/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/Vb5rUWMBN9YN?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defence October 25, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/monaghadiri/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/EtPkn2EZkauD?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework Sunday, Nov 02, 2025, 08:00 PM PST Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework | Microsoft Community Hub Azure Cloud Commanders Discussion: Microsoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes Microsoft Applied Skills Sweepstakes | Microsoft Community Hub Copilot & Power Platform with Rishona Discussion: Updates for the week (1/10/25) Upcoming webinar: Power BI + Dataverse: From Dashboards to Decisions & Copilot Memory Updates for the week (1/10/25) | Microsoft Community Hub SkillUp with Copilot Studio & Power Platform Discussion: ブログ(Vol.2 Power Platform コネクター(MSN 天気)を利用) を GItHub に公開 ブログ(Vol.2 Power Platform コネクター(MSN 天気)を利用) を GItHub に公開 | Microsoft Community Hub SkillUp with Copilot Studio & Power Platform Blog: Power Apps Code Apps(Preview) を利用して Single Page Application を開発 Power Apps Code Apps(Preview) を利用して Single Page Application を開発 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft MSFarsi Community Blog: Optimizing Azure Firewall: From Rule-Based to Policy-Based Optimizing Azure Firewall: From Rule-Based to Policy-Based | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Blog: 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 | Microsoft Community HubWant to Assist with Exam, Assessment, or Learning Development?
We recently migrated our SME database to LinkedIn. Even if you were a member of our previous database, you need to sign up. If you want to be notified of beta exams and/or have an interest in exam, assessment, or learning development, join our SME database: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13561088/.New Certification on GitHub administration
We’re looking for people who have experience with GitHub administration to take our new beta exam. Do you have subject matter expertise in supporting GitHub Enterprise for users and key stakeholders, managing user identities and GitHub authentication, and describing how GitHub is deployed, distributed, and licensed? Are you responsible for managing access and permissions, enabling secure software development, helping to ensure compliance, and managing GitHub Actions? If this is your skill set, we have a new Certification for you. The GitHub Administration Certification validates your expertise in these areas and offers you the opportunity to prove your skills. To earn this Certification, pass Exam GH-100: GitHub Administration, currently in beta. Is this the right Certification for you? This Certification could be a great fit if you’re a system administrator, software developer, application administrator, or IT professional with intermediate-level experience in GitHub Enterprise administration. It highlights your expertise in repository management, workflow optimization, and efficient collaboration to support successful projects on GitHub, along with your ability to optimize and manage a healthy GitHub environment. Why earn a GitHub Certification? GitHub Certifications offer professionals, teams, and organizations a globally recognized way to validate GitHub expertise and to stand out in a rapidly shifting digital landscape. These credentials are a signal of deep technical proficiency, real-world readiness, and alignment with in-demand job roles across the tech ecosystem. Whether you're an individual looking to boost your career or an enterprise enabling team growth, GitHub Certifications allow you to verify critical skills across the GitHub platform—from foundational collaboration workflows to advanced DevOps practices. Where can you find GitHub exams and credentials? GitHub Learn and Microsoft Learn are working together to enhance your GitHub learning experience. Our GitHub exams are now available on Pearson VUE via Microsoft Learn, bringing a more unified and accessible experience to learners worldwide. If you already use Microsoft Learn, you can more easily discover and engage with GitHub topics. From exploring Certifications to registering, scheduling, and taking exams, everything is now streamlined through a single ecosystem. Plus, in August 2025, you’ll be able to push your GitHub credentials to your Microsoft Learn profile so you can find all of your credential records in one place. Ready to prove your skills? Take advantage of the discounted beta exam offer. The first 300 people who take Exam GH-100 (beta) on or before July 20, 2025, can get 80% off market price. To receive the discount, when you register for the exam and are prompted for payment, use code GH100Hoyt. This is not a private access code. The seats are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. As noted, you must take the exam on or before July 20, 2025. Please note that this beta exam is not available in Turkey, Pakistan, India, or China. Get ready to take Exam GH-100 (beta): Review the GitHub Administration Certification page for details. The Exam GH-100 study guide alerts you to key topics covered on the exam. Want even more in-depth training? Connect with our training partners, who are also trusted GitHub partners, offering best-in-class exam preparation to help you reach your full potential. Need other preparation ideas? Check out my blog post, Just How Does One Prepare for Beta Exams? Did you know that you can take any role-based exam online? Online delivered exams—taken from your home or office—can be less hassle, less stress, and even less worry than traveling to a test center, especially if you’re adequately prepared for what to expect. To find out more, read my post, Online proctored exams: What to expect and how to prepare. The rescore process starts on the day an exam goes live, and final scores for beta exams are released approximately 10 days after that. For details on the timing of beta exam rescoring and results, check out my post, Creating high-quality exams: The path from beta to live. Ready to get started? Remember, the number of spots is limited to the first 300 candidates taking Exam GH-100 (beta) on or before July 20, 2025. Related announcements Explore GitHub Learn, our new hub, offering the latest GitHub training resources and curated content for developers and organizations.Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 9/18
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Fabric Café Securing AI in Fabric: Defending ML Workloads from Advanced Cyber Threats Friday, Sep 19, 2025, 06:00 PM PDT Securing AI in Fabric: Defending ML Workloads from Advanced Cyber Threats | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips Saturday, Sep 20, 2025, 09:00 AM PDT Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips Azure Cloud Commanders Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework Sunday, Nov 02, 2025, 08:00 PM PST Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework | Microsoft Community Hub Copilot & Power Platform with Rishona Discussion post – Updates for the week Updates for the week (12/9/25) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Fabric Café Discussion post - [RECORDING] - Optimising Primavera P6 Reporting with Power BI” with Juliana Smith [RECORDING] - Optimising Primavera P6 Reporting with Power BI” with Juliana Smith | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Blog post - 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Discussion post - 🎊Microsoft NextGen Heroes – Season 2 is almost here! 🎊Microsoft NextGen Heroes – Season 2 is almost here! | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community September Calendar is HERE! September Calendar IS HERE! | Microsoft Community Hub
