The Microsoft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp for Educators is designed to provide educators and faculty from higher-education institutions, technical colleges, and other post-secondary institutions with the knowledge and skills to include AI-related training in their courses and programs of study. The AI Bootcamp for Educators trains educators and faculty on how to best deliver the AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals and AI-102: Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution courses to enhance or develop an AI training program to empower students with the skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven job market.
Objectives of the Microsoft AI Bootcamp for Educators:
Who can attend the Microsoft AI Bootcamp for Educators?
The AI bootcamps are designed for faculty and educators who provide training and enablement to students in Computer Science (CS), Information Technology (IT), AI, and other related programs looking to incorporate build skills.
Educator and faculty attendees will learn how to apply the courses to enhance or develop an AI training program to empower students with the tech skills needed to succeed in an AI-driven job market.
What does an AI Bootcamp for Educators session look like?
The Microsoft AI Bootcamp for Educators is a fee-based service provided by Microsoft Training Services Partners (TSP). Microsoft TSPs offer a breadth of training solutions including blended learning, in-person, and online to meet your learning objectives. TSPs around the world have met program requirements to teach training content developed by Microsoft and delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT). The AI bootcamp sessions are adaptable based on the needs of the academic institution. Tailored training includes in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning. Depending on the TSP, bootcamp sessions can be offered in various time zones and languages.
Additionally, there are add-on topics that can be included in the AI bootcamp delivery. The bootcamp is adaptable to the needs of each individual academic institution. The table below lists the content available:
Core Content
Add-on Topics
Day 1
Review of the Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) program, its benefits, resources, content related to AI, and how to join.
Best practices for effectively teaching AI-900.
Day 2
Best practices for effectively teaching AI-102.
Exam prep resources for educators.
2-4 days: Instructor Led Training (ILT) of AI-900 and/or AI-102 courses for certification exam preparation.
½ day: Integrating AI-900 and AI-102 into an AI curriculum consultation.
½ day: Identifying bridging content for moving from AI-900 AI Fundamentals to AI-102 Designing and Implementing Azure AI Solutions
2hrs: Primer on how students can highlight their AI skills in the job market.
Next steps
1. Find a Training Services Partner
Microsoft AI Bootcamps for Educators are delivered by Microsoft Training Services Partners (TSP). TSPs offer a breadth of training solutions including blended learning, in-person, and online to meet your learning objectives. TSPs around the world meet program requirements to teach training content developed by Microsoft, delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCT).
Browse the list below for a partner that best suits your institution’s needs. The list of participating TSPs will be updated weekly.
2. Sign-up for the Microsoft Learn for Educators program
Microsoft Learn for Educators (MSLE) enables educators to bring Microsoft Official Curriculum and the instructor-led training materials into their classroom to build students’ technical skills for the future.
Eligible educators and faculty members at academic institutions that offer accredited degree, diploma, certificate, or continuing or further education programs, such as colleges, universities, community colleges, polytechnics, and secondary schools with STEM focused curriculum, can access 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.
The AI Bootcamp for Educators will discuss how to apply MSLE benefits and resources. If the attendee isn’t already a member of MSLE, begin the sign-up process before attending the bootcamp. Membership activation can take up to three days. Review the program options and sign-up process.
3. Familiarize yourself with the AI-900 and AI-102 learning paths
Even though attendees aren’t required to have any AI knowledge prior to attending an AI Bootcamp for Educators, it’s highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the Microsoft Official Curriculum on which you’ll be trained. To begin, visit the following course detail pages:
The bootcamps are targeted toward educators and faculty worldwide with a technical or nontechnical background who wish to familiarize themselves with AI concepts and related Microsoft Azure services. This bootcamp provides useful resources and skills to educators and faculty at higher-education institutions, technical colleges, and other post-secondary institutions who provide training and enablement in AI to their students. The audience for this training also includes HED faculty who supports teacher professional development and curriculum integration.
Why is Microsoft creating AI Bootcamps for Educators?
Microsoft has created these bootcamps to help address the increased demand for AI training, education institutions need help with keeping pace with the rapidly changing world of AI, and there’s a skills gap between the demand for AI-skilled professionals and the job market.
Who will deliver the bootcamps?
The Microsoft AI Bootcamps for Educators will be delivered by Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) who are contracted by or work directly for Microsoft Training Services Partners (TSP). TSPs and MCTs will be on-boarded by Microsoft to help them prepare to deliver the bootcamps to educators. The onboarding session will familiarize TSPs and MCTs with the materials to effectively deliver the bootcamps.
When will the bootcamps be available?
Microsoft AI Bootcamps for Educators will be available January 2024.
What is the cost to attend a bootcamp?
The cost for educators to attend the bootcamps is set by the TSP. More content and services such as curriculum integration, bridging skills resources, and certification exam preparation training can also be added to the bootcamp.
How long are the bootcamp sessions?
The length of time varies. It’s projected to be between 2-4 days.