Microsoft Learn Educator Center

Education programs

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

  • Microsoft Elevate Educator Community

    The Microsoft Elevate Educator Community (previously MIE Expert) evolved to a laddered pathway–new educators can apply now to the Microsoft Elevate Educator Explorer tier, a year-round offer. The Microsoft Elevate for Educators program supports educator capacity building with community, professional development, and resources to accelerate student success and AI transformation.

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  • Education Insider Program (EIP)

    This program is great for IT admins in K-12 or higher education and technology specialists. 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.

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  • Minecraft Education Ambassadors

    This program is great for K-12 educators and STEM curriculum specialists. 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.

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  • Microsoft Elevate School Community

    The Microsoft Elevate School Community (previously Showcase Schools) evolved to a laddered pathway–new schools can apply now to our Microsoft Elevate School Pathfinder tier, a year-round offer. The Microsoft Elevate for Educators program supports educator capacity building with community, professional development, and resources to accelerate student success and AI transformation.

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  • Microsoft Learn for Educators

    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. 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.

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Partners

  • 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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  • 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.

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  • Education Partner Insiders Community (EPIC)

    EPIC is the elite partner community for PSS and GTP partners. EPIC provides access to NDA product roadmaps, training, sales-enablement assistance, potential partner incentives, and partner networking.

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