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Digital Skills Hub

Developing diverse digital talent across the UK.

At Microsoft, we believe everyone deserves access to the skills, knowledge and opportunity needed to achieve more. Through our Get On commitment, we're helping 2.5 million people gain access to the skills needed for the AI economy and connecting 300,000 to tech job opportunities by 2025.

The Microsoft UK AI & Copilot Skills Challenge is now live

Are you ready to boost your skills and advance your career? Then don't miss this opportunity to try one of 4 challenges on Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot for Developers, Machine Learning, and Generative AI.

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Ending 31 March
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82% Of UK roles require digital skills 1
59% Of employees say developing their digital skills is important 2
78% Of leaders say a large digital skills talent pool is essential to driving UK competitiveness 3

Build AI skills

Enhance your AI skills using these free self-study and curated learning pathways.

Upskilling UK businesses for the AI revolution

As the UK embarks on an era of unprecedented technological transformation, we have expanded our Get On programme to help an additional 1 million people acquire skills for the new AI economy by 2025.

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Get started with generative AI (GAI)

Get to grips with GAI basics, including large language models, Azure OpenAI Service and the power of Microsoft copilots.

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Discover the skills needed to apply generative AI in your career

Follow our Career Essentials learning path to master the core concepts of generative AI and how to apply them - responsibly - in your day-to-day work.

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Accelerate your business with Microsoft AI

Discover how to take your business to new levels using the latest Microsoft AI-embedded tools, products and services.

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Build and advance your AI skills

Ready to power business transformation with AI? Learn from our experts, get qualified and check out relevant training events and resources.

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Get support with AI skilling

Microsoft's longstanding learning partners are supporting the expansion and working with businesses to scale self-learning AI content and digital training resources and courses.

Build your career

Achieve more for your future by building digital skills. Get access to resources that will help you kickstart a successful career or achieve more on your current path.

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Build skills that open doors

With Microsoft Learn, take a hands-on approach to gain vital skills. Arrive at your goals faster and with more confidence at your own pace.

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Become Microsoft Certified

Get globally recognised and industry-endorsed certifications that prove you have the skills to succeed in your career.

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Share your accomplishments on LinkedIn

When you earn a new skill or certification, make sure you share it with your network. When you do, you can get 17x more profile views and 27x more messages.

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Digital Skills Bootcamps

Get a direct route into in-demand jobs with Digital Skills Bootcamps. We're helping some of our learning partners to deliver bootcamps with our courseware and certifications embedded, supported by the Department for Education's Plan For Jobs.

Microsoft Apprenticeship Connector

Power your potential and kickstart a fulfilling career with an apprenticeship. The Microsoft Apprenticeship Connecter links job seekers and employers. 89% of apprentices say the Microsoft Apprenticeship Network provides experience really valued by employers.

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Apprenticeship blueprints

Microsoft apprenticeship blueprints guide apprentices, training providers and employers to effectively take part in, design and deliver high quality apprenticeship programmes in digital roles working with Microsoft technology.

Get more free resources to gain vital skills that will drive your career forward.

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Skill up for a new tech job

Take one of our free courses to learn the skills you need for an in-demand tech or tech-enabled job.

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TechHer

TechHer is a platform, community and opportunities to help women create new connections, learn from others and explore careers in tech.

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Get hands-on with Microsoft tech

Join a Training Day and get hands-on with Microsoft tech with a range of free digital events.

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Take your career forward

Get free live interactive workshops and sessions to help further your career.

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Own your story

Discover how learning new skills is empowering people across the UK to unlock their potential.

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Find digital skill events

Join a training day or get hand-on with Microsoft tech with a range of free in-person or digital events.

Apprenticeships

Find apprenticeships or learn how to start an apprenticeship programme in your organisation.

Microsoft Learn

Build your skills with self-paced on-demand learning paths and resources.