Microsoft Learn Educator Center

Education programs

Engage with our dynamic educator-focused programs and communities for professional growth and collaboration.

  • Microsoft Innovative Educator - Expert

    This premier program recognizes global educator visionaries. MIE Experts are self-driven, passionate about integrating technology into teaching and learning, inspire students with creative thinking, and work in a truly collaborative spirit to share their learning with their colleagues and the world. This program is great for K-12 educators, school leaders, higher education faculty, professional learning specialists/trainers, curriculum specialists, and anyone who impacts teaching and learning in their role.

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  • EDU Insider

    This vibrant community of technology leaders and evangelists working in education is open by invitation to interested K-12 and higher education IT pros. EDU Insiders must have an active Microsoft 365 Education tenant and sign a non-disclosure agreement. This program is great for IT admins in K-12 or higher education and technology specialists.

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  • Minecraft Education Ambassadors

    These passionate educators provide peer support and inspiration to a global community of educators using Minecraft for teaching and learning. Ambassadors speak at webinars and conferences, help moderate our community, judge competitions, write lesson plans and blogs, and meet with our product team to help make Minecraft Education the best it can be in the classroom. This program is great for K-12 educators and STEM curriculum specialists.

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  • Showcase Schools

    This school transformation program and global community of pioneer schools around the world is an opportunity to engage with Microsoft and like-minded leaders around the world to deepen and expand education transformation using the Microsoft Education Transformation Framework. This program is intended for K-12 school leaders and leadership teams.

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  • Microsoft Learn for Educators

    Bring instructor-led training materials from Microsoft into your courses. Members gain access to Microsoft ready-to-teach curriculum and teaching materials aligned to industry-recognized Microsoft Certifications. These certifications augment a student’s existing degree path and validate the skills needed to be successful across various technical careers. This program is great for higher education faculty, academic leaders, secondary school educators, and educators with valid education email addresses preparing students for Microsoft Certifications.

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Partners

  • Education Partner Insiders Community (EPIC)

    The Education Partner Insiders Community (EPIC) is an exclusive group for Microsoft Partners focused on growing their education business. EPIC provides training, incentives, and networking through forums, product calls, workshops, and LinkedIn live streams.

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  • Global Training Partners (GTP)

    Global community of authorized Microsoft Training Partners delivering in-depth learning experiences aligned to the Education Transformation Framework on behalf of Microsoft. Training partners engage with education leaders, faculty, educators, students. They deliver consulting services, assessment, professional development, training, and enrichment programs to support digital transformation from vision-setting to implementation. This program is intended for education leaders and educators, higher education leaders and faculty, and students.

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  • Partner Success Series

    The Partner Success Series is a skilling program focused on Microsoft applications and tools designed for the education sector. As a member of PSS, partners are also enrolled in our Education Partner Insiders Community (EPIC) for direct access to product managers, product roadmaps, and product feedback.

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