professional development

Penn State this week announced a focused, weeklong professional-development push — Learning Tools for Teaching: Explore, Engage, Elevate — that brings campus-supported learning platforms into one place for hands-on demonstrations, pedagogical conversation, and practical workshops designed for...

NetHope’s new Unlocking AI for Nonprofits program — delivered with support from Microsoft and hosted on the Kaya learning platform — gives frontline nonprofit teams a short, free, CPD‑certified path into practical generative AI skills, with two hands‑on 90‑minute modules that focus on prompt...

Brighton Hill Community School has begun what its leaders call a “reinvention” of everyday teaching by rolling out a campus-wide fleet of Acer TravelMate laptops equipped with Intel processors and Microsoft Copilot, in a partnership involving Acer, Intel and Microsoft that aims to embed...

MTN Group has emerged as a trailblazer in Africa's digital transformation narrative, making headlines for certifying over 1,250 employees through the Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative (ESI) in a single year—more than any other Microsoft customer on the continent. This unprecedented internal...

Edchart, a prominent player in the online certification arena, has recently unveiled a groundbreaking Microsoft Certification Model in collaboration with Credly, a leader in digital credentialing. This initiative aims to establish a new global benchmark for validating and recognizing digital...

EdChart has introduced a groundbreaking Microsoft Certification Model that is setting a new global standard for digital skills validation and recognition through its partnership with Credly. This initiative aims to provide professionals worldwide with accessible, performance-based certifications...

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the validation and recognition of technical skills have become paramount for professionals seeking to distinguish themselves. Edchart, in collaboration with Credly, has introduced a Microsoft Certification Model that aims to set a new global standard...

In a significant development for corporate training and support, Instant Technologies and KnowledgeWave have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing employee training within Microsoft Teams. This collaboration integrates KnowledgeWave's extensive training resources directly into...

Artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of higher education at a rapid pace, prompting institutions worldwide to rethink their strategies for integrating AI-driven tools and fostering responsible usage among students and faculty. Nowhere is this more apparent than at Carleton...

The launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction—an unprecedented partnership announced by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic—marks a pivotal moment in the intersection of education and artificial...

As the digital revolution transforms industries worldwide, the education sector in the Philippines is undergoing a paradigm shift—one fueled by the strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into literacy programs. A landmark collaboration between the Department of Education (DepEd)...

In the evolving digital landscape where cloud technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) redefining how enterprises operate, the announcement of ROI Training’s appointment as a Microsoft Training Services Partner marks a significant milestone for both organizations and the broader IT training...

ROI Training, a leader in cloud and AI education, has been appointed as a Microsoft Training Services Partner, marking a significant expansion of its training portfolio. This partnership enables ROI Training to offer a comprehensive suite of Microsoft-certified courses, including Azure...

In classrooms across the globe, the dawn of artificial intelligence has evolved from cautious experimentation to fundamental integration, with Microsoft Copilot rapidly establishing its legitimacy and value as a “thought partner” for modern educators. This shift comes on the heels of Microsoft’s...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the landscape of education, ushering in new possibilities for teachers, students, and institutions worldwide. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Microsoft’s latest initiatives, as showcased in their recent announcements at major educational...

LinkedIn's recent foray into AI-generated post suggestions has encountered unexpected resistance from its user base. CEO Ryan Roslansky candidly admitted in an interview with Bloomberg that the feature's adoption has been "not as popular as I thought it would be, quite frankly." Roslansky...

The IT Leaders Summit, organized by Computing UK, is a premier event designed for senior IT professionals from end-user organizations. Scheduled for September 18, 2025, at One Moorgate Place in London, this summit offers a platform to explore best practices and leverage new technologies to...

AI is rapidly transforming the field of education, offering teachers, administrators, and school leaders new opportunities to innovate, problem-solve, and personalize learning at scale. The recent update to the Microsoft Education AI Toolkit exemplifies how technology platforms are equipping...

In an era where technological advancements are rapidly transforming the workplace, the collaboration between Upwork and Microsoft Power Platform marks a significant milestone. This partnership is set to revolutionize how businesses and professionals engage with low-code solutions, AI agents, and...

Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is embarking on an unprecedented transformation in American education, making headlines with its ambitious districtwide partnership with Microsoft to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) tools at scale. What sets this move apart is not just the size of the...