Microsoft Provides Free AI Skills Training for Everyone - Still Time to Enroll
Ever heard of "festification"? Well, that's exactly what Microsoft is bringing to the table with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest in April and May. It sounds a bit quirky, but it promises to be a blast!
Free AI Training for Everyone
Microsoft's AI Skills Fest is rolling out the red carpet for learners of all skill levels. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of AI or you're ready to dive deep into advanced topics, there's something for everyone. The event is cleverly structured as a single, unified course, allowing you to pick and choose which lessons you want to tackle, all under one roof.
The courses are available in a whopping array of languages, including Albanian, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Global, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Mandarin Chinese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. Unfortunately, conversational Klingon didn't make the cut this time around.
But wait, there's more! The fest includes hackathons, self-paced learning modules, challenges, community forums, meetups, and even an opportunity for Microsoft's partners to showcase their AI training and products. It's a full-blown AI party!
For those new to AI, there are beginner-friendly lessons like "Using AI for Everyday Tasks." This module helps you grasp the basics of generative AI and how to use it both at home and work. You'll learn to craft effective prompts and discover useful resources.
If you're looking to level up, there are advanced courses like those on Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft's data analytics platform. These courses prepare you for the DP-700 certification. During the Skills Fest, the course is free, but if you want to get certified, you'll need to pay around $165 outside the event.
Prizes and Discounts
Don't fancy shelling out for certifications? You might just get lucky with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest Challenge Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to win one of 50,000 free certification vouchers in weekly drawings.
GitHub is also getting in on the action, offering a 50% discount code for their newest certification exam, GitHub Copilot. Complete the GitHub Learn module, and you'll receive a discount code valid until May 28, 2025. Just remember, you must finish the exam by June 30, 2025, so no procrastinating!
Register Now
I'm all in—I've already registered at the Microsoft AI Skills Fest registration page. It's free training on a hot topic from a well-respected company, making it a no-brainer to check out.
Are you thinking about registering for the AI Skills Fest? Which AI skills are you eager to sharpen? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
Want to stay updated on more AI stories? Sign up for Innovation, our weekly newsletter.
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DouglasMitchell
September 28, 2025 at 4:30:31 PM EDT
¡Qué oportunidad! Microsoft ofreciendo cursos gratis de IA justo cuando estaba buscando capacitarme en el tema 😍 Aunque ese nombre 'festification' suena rarísimo, ¿no? Ojalá el contenido sea tan bueno como prometen.
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AnthonyHernández
August 26, 2025 at 4:25:46 AM EDT
Microsoft's AI Skills Fest sounds like a fun way to dive into AI! I'm curious if it'll cover practical applications or just the basics. Excited to check it out! 😄
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JustinLewis
August 14, 2025 at 11:01:00 AM EDT
This AI Skills Fest sounds like a game-changer! Free training from Microsoft? Count me in! 🚀 Excited to see how this can boost my career.
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JohnRoberts
April 23, 2025 at 5:31:46 AM EDT
El Microsoft AI Skills Fest es un salvavidas para alguien como yo que siempre quiso sumergirse en la IA pero nunca tuvo tiempo ni dinero. El entrenamiento gratuito es una bendición, y la vibra de 'festificación' lo hace divertido también. Ojalá estuviera disponible todo el año. 😊
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WillieAnderson
April 22, 2025 at 2:45:12 PM EDT
마이크로소프트의 무료 AI 교육? 나도 참가할게! AI를 배우기 위한 축제 같은 느낌이야. '페스티피케이션' 분위기가 좋더라. 😎 유일한 단점은 좀 더 길었으면 좋겠다는 건데, 무료는 무료니까. AI에 뛰어들기를 기대하는 사람, 다른 사람도 있어?
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LawrenceJones
April 22, 2025 at 6:30:30 AM EDT
¿Entrenamiento gratuito de IA de Microsoft? ¡Cuenta conmigo! Es como un festival, pero para aprender IA. Me encanta esa vibra de 'festificación'. 😎 La única desventaja es que desearía que fuera más largo, pero, oye, gratis es gratis, ¿verdad? ¿Alguien más emocionado por sumergirse en la IA?
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Ever heard of "festification"? Well, that's exactly what Microsoft is bringing to the table with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest in April and May. It sounds a bit quirky, but it promises to be a blast!
Free AI Training for Everyone
Microsoft's AI Skills Fest is rolling out the red carpet for learners of all skill levels. Whether you're just dipping your toes into the world of AI or you're ready to dive deep into advanced topics, there's something for everyone. The event is cleverly structured as a single, unified course, allowing you to pick and choose which lessons you want to tackle, all under one roof.
The courses are available in a whopping array of languages, including Albanian, Arabic, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Global, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Macedonian, Mandarin Chinese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Simplified Chinese, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. Unfortunately, conversational Klingon didn't make the cut this time around.
But wait, there's more! The fest includes hackathons, self-paced learning modules, challenges, community forums, meetups, and even an opportunity for Microsoft's partners to showcase their AI training and products. It's a full-blown AI party!
For those new to AI, there are beginner-friendly lessons like "Using AI for Everyday Tasks." This module helps you grasp the basics of generative AI and how to use it both at home and work. You'll learn to craft effective prompts and discover useful resources.
If you're looking to level up, there are advanced courses like those on Microsoft Fabric, Microsoft's data analytics platform. These courses prepare you for the DP-700 certification. During the Skills Fest, the course is free, but if you want to get certified, you'll need to pay around $165 outside the event.
Prizes and Discounts
Don't fancy shelling out for certifications? You might just get lucky with the Microsoft AI Skills Fest Challenge Sweepstakes. Enter for a chance to win one of 50,000 free certification vouchers in weekly drawings.
GitHub is also getting in on the action, offering a 50% discount code for their newest certification exam, GitHub Copilot. Complete the GitHub Learn module, and you'll receive a discount code valid until May 28, 2025. Just remember, you must finish the exam by June 30, 2025, so no procrastinating!
Register Now
I'm all in—I've already registered at the Microsoft AI Skills Fest registration page. It's free training on a hot topic from a well-respected company, making it a no-brainer to check out.
Are you thinking about registering for the AI Skills Fest? Which AI skills are you eager to sharpen? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
Want to stay updated on more AI stories? Sign up for Innovation, our weekly newsletter.
For my daily project updates, follow me on social media. Subscribe to my weekly update newsletter, and catch me on Twitter/X at @DavidGewirtz, on Facebook at Facebook.com/DavidGewirtz, on Instagram at Instagram.com/DavidGewirtz, on Bluesky at @DavidGewirtz.com, and on YouTube at YouTube.com/DavidGewirtzTV.
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September 28, 2025 at 4:30:31 PM EDT
¡Qué oportunidad! Microsoft ofreciendo cursos gratis de IA justo cuando estaba buscando capacitarme en el tema 😍 Aunque ese nombre 'festification' suena rarísimo, ¿no? Ojalá el contenido sea tan bueno como prometen.
0
August 26, 2025 at 4:25:46 AM EDT
Microsoft's AI Skills Fest sounds like a fun way to dive into AI! I'm curious if it'll cover practical applications or just the basics. Excited to check it out! 😄
0
August 14, 2025 at 11:01:00 AM EDT
This AI Skills Fest sounds like a game-changer! Free training from Microsoft? Count me in! 🚀 Excited to see how this can boost my career.
0
April 23, 2025 at 5:31:46 AM EDT
El Microsoft AI Skills Fest es un salvavidas para alguien como yo que siempre quiso sumergirse en la IA pero nunca tuvo tiempo ni dinero. El entrenamiento gratuito es una bendición, y la vibra de 'festificación' lo hace divertido también. Ojalá estuviera disponible todo el año. 😊
0
April 22, 2025 at 2:45:12 PM EDT
마이크로소프트의 무료 AI 교육? 나도 참가할게! AI를 배우기 위한 축제 같은 느낌이야. '페스티피케이션' 분위기가 좋더라. 😎 유일한 단점은 좀 더 길었으면 좋겠다는 건데, 무료는 무료니까. AI에 뛰어들기를 기대하는 사람, 다른 사람도 있어?
0
April 22, 2025 at 6:30:30 AM EDT
¿Entrenamiento gratuito de IA de Microsoft? ¡Cuenta conmigo! Es como un festival, pero para aprender IA. Me encanta esa vibra de 'festificación'. 😎 La única desventaja es que desearía que fuera más largo, pero, oye, gratis es gratis, ¿verdad? ¿Alguien más emocionado por sumergirse en la IA?
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