Microsoft is a founding partner of the National Applied AI Consortium. This Consortium will directly support the development of an AI-ready workforce by building the capacity of community colleges across the country. Microsoft's support of the Consortium includes:
- Industry-Aligned AI Curriculum
- Faculty Training Opportunities for Participating Colleges
- National AI BILT Representation
Industry-Aligned AI Curriculum
Through the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) program, educators are able to access resources they need to equip students with cutting-edge technical skills that industry relies on. These in-demand skills, from cloud computing to AI and beyond, are aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Credentials. MSLE is free to join, and once admitted, educators can access numerous resources such as ready-to-teach AI curriculum, lab environments, Microsoft Official Courseware, and more. With the technical skilling resources available through Microsoft Learn for Educators, you can prepare students to be both broadly educated and technically skilled.
Learn more about Microsoft Learn for Educators
Faculty Training
Microsoft has partnered with NAAIC to prepare community college faculty to teach Microsoft AI skills through AI Bootcamps. The no-cost train-the-trainer sessions will help faculty successfully achieve the AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification and provide an overview of Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE).
Interested faculty can find more information on the current AI Bootcamp available for community college faculty at our Microsoft Faculty Training page.