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Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition

Gaining AI skills can increase wages by an average of 21%.* Build in-demand skills with the Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition. Master cutting-edge technologies like Microsoft Azure AI, Microsoft Fabric, and Data Security. With eight expertly curated topics, interactive community events, exclusive offers, and sessions led by industry experts, you'll gain the skills that will set you apart in today's AI-driven world. Whether you're looking to sharpen your expertise or start fresh, the Challenge has something for you.

Take the Challenge

The Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition starts on November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC and ends on January 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC.

Unlock cutting-edge AI skills with eight expert-led learning paths designed to deepen your technical knowledge.

To successfully register and complete the Challenge, take the following steps:

  1. Create a Microsoft Learn account if you don't have one already and return to this registration page.
  2. Select the Challenge topic you're interested in and click 'Register now'.
  3. Complete all the Challenge content by January 10, 2025.
  4. Review the resources available on this page, including exclusive community events, expert-led videos, and comprehensive training materials, to further enhance your learning experience.
  5. If you successfully complete the Challenge, you receive a digital badge via email that you can add to your Microsoft Learn profile. The badge will be sent by January 24, 2025.
  • Prepare for next generation data analytics with Microsoft Fabric

    Accelerate your career as a data analytics professional. Get certified in Microsoft Fabric—for free! For a limited time, the Microsoft Fabric Community team is offering free DP-600 exam vouchers.

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  • Build trustworthy AI solutions on Microsoft Azure

    Gain knowledge on secure, reliable AI with Microsoft Azure. Learn responsible AI practices, content filtering, and model evaluation while mitigating risks to meet the highest safety standards.

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  • Innovate & secure your migration to Microsoft Azure

    Learn how to migrate and manage your workloads with Microsoft Azure, tools, and services. Bring Azure innovation to your environment with improved scalability, security, and reliability.

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  • Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

    Transform your processes with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Learn to create intelligent agents, manage topics, work with entities, and use generative AI to enhance responses, meeting customer needs and streamlining operations.

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  • Microsoft 365 Copilot for administrators

    Master Microsoft 365 Copilot security and compliance. Prepare data, configure tenants, assign licenses, drive user adoption, and optimize Copilot experiences with extensibility options.

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  • Secure your data in the age of AI

    Learn to adapt security strategies for evolving AI tech. Protect endpoints, data, and apps with Microsoft Purview and Defender. Stay ahead in safeguarding your organization's AI infrastructure.

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  • Get started with Microsoft Security Copilot

    Learn how Copilot can help secure your organization at machine speed! Explore generative AI, understand Microsoft Copilot for Security features, and gain skills to use in both embedded and stand-alone experiences.

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  • Build AI apps with Microsoft Azure services and best practices

    Learn to build cloud-native AI apps, create back-end databases, and integrate Azure OpenAI services. Gain practical skills for scaling AI and develop AI solutions for your organization on Azure.

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Get certified in Microsoft Fabric—for free

For a limited time, the Microsoft Fabric Community team is offering free DP-600 exam vouchers to the first 5,000 eligible applicants who apply by no later than December 10, 2024. To be eligible, you must meet all requirements including completion of all modules in the Next Generation Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric Challenge. Exams must be completed by the end of the year when vouchers expire.

Go beyond the Challenge

Select your Challenge topic below and get access to various resources, including community events, videos, and training materials.

Prepare for next-generation data analytics with Microsoft Fabric

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Empower your learning journey with the Microsoft Learn Community

The Microsoft Learn Community is the ultimate destination for advancing your AI and Microsoft technology skills through connection and collaboration with community leaders. Explore specific AI topics, attend expert-led virtual sessions, and participate in discussions designed to deepen your understanding of skilling with Microsoft Learn. The Community ensures your growth does not stop when the event or Challenge ends, giving you the tools to connect, grow, and succeed.

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Microsoft Learn is your trusted source to help you get skilled up and ready to power AI transformation with the Microsoft Cloud.

  • AI learning hub

    In the AI learning hub, find resources to support business and technical roles, individuals, and organizations in their learning journey for all Microsoft's AI apps and services.

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  • Copilot learning hub

    Deepen your technical expertise in Microsoft Copilot, with curated resources available in the Copilot learning hub.

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  • Security hub

    Start today with the Security hub, the trusted source to help you build the skills you need to tackle security challenges while preparing for a competitive future.

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  • Developer hub

    Discover the ultimate resource hub for developers and access a curated selection of hand-picked content, including blogs, trainings, repositories, and videos.

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  • Responsible AI

    AI offers tremendous potential to empower workers around the world—but only if everyone, everywhere has the skills to use it.

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  • Microsoft Virtual Training Days

    Gain new skills by attending free, in-depth virtual training events that provide you with the opportunity to grow your technical skills.

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  • Find a Training Partner

    Find the best offers and discounts on AI training with the support of global, leading Microsoft Training Services Partners.

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  • Microsoft AI Tour

    Microsoft AI Tour will inspire and catalyze you to take actionable next steps to harness the power of the latest AI innovations.

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Elevate your career with Microsoft Credentials

As technology evolves, stay ahead by choosing Microsoft Credentials that fit your career goals, desired skillset, and experience. Whether you're earning role-based certifications or scenario-specific applied skills, these industry-trusted and verified credentials will showcase your proficiency and make you indispensable at your current and future workplaces.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Challenge begin and end?

The Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition starts on November 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC and ends on January 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC.

How does the Challenge work?

There are eight Challenges to choose from. Select a topic that interests you and follow the guided modules to complete your Challenge and earn a digital badge that will be added to your Microsoft Learn profile by January 24, 2025.

I completed the Challenge. When will I get my badge?

The Challenge ends on January 10, 2025, at 4:00 PM (1600) UTC. Your badge will be added to your Microsoft Learn profile by January 24, 2025.

Am I eligible to participate in the Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition?

To participate in the Microsoft Learn Challenge | Ignite Edition and be eligible to receive a digital badge, you are required to provide an email address to Microsoft Learn.

To enter, you must have reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence at the time of entry. If you have not reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, then you must obtain consent from a parent or guardian.

Void in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Region of Crimea, Russia, and where prohibited.

I have a question about the free certification exam voucher offer from the Microsoft Fabric Community team. How do I find out more?

Visit https://aka.ms/iamready/dp600 for more information.

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