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Join us for an exciting LinkedIn Live training session on the?new?Microsoft Essentials Professional Certificates! Microsoft and LinkedIn partnered to create two professional certificates designed to build foundational knowledge in Microsoft Technology. These certificates are perfect for students, early in career professionals, and career changers looking to gain knowledge in Microsoft technology and boost their employability in today's ever-evolving job landscape. In this session, Trinity Sheppard, Ziggy Z. and Bryan Li will dive into the key features of the Microsoft?Azure AI Essentials and the Microsoft Security?Essentials Professional Certificates and how they can help you gain critical knowledge?in?Microsoft?AI, Cloud, and Security. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from the experts who created these courses and get a sneak peek into the learning experience. Whether you're looking to start a new career or enhance your current skills, this LinkedIn Live session is your gateway to unlocking new opportunities. Mark your calendars for April 3rd and join us to learn more about how the Microsoft Essentials Professional Certificates. Your local time is listed below.

Virtual registration for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit from Microsoft for Nonprofits on March 26-27 is now open! And everyone is invited to be a part of the virtual event. Sign up at aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL From fundraising, to AI-powered services, to analytics and research—AI can transform nonprofits’ ability to create change. Join us for keynote sessions on the new AI economy, how to scale innovation with skills, and lessons learned from the organizations leading the way. Join us at the virtual event to learn how innovation powers change. Register now! aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL #NonprofitSummit #TechForGood

Want help finding the right way to start unlocking AI at your nonprofit? Connect with us for a one-hour consultation and we'll help you find the right solutions, adoption strategy, and training resources! Request a 1-hour call for nonprofits at aka.ms/NonprofitAdvisors

Join us online for keynote presentations from the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit hosted by Microsoft for Nonprofits!?Everyone is invited. ? The theme of this year’s Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit is “Building future-ready nonprofits in the era of AI.” We invite you to join us virtually for the live stream of the Summit’s keynote sessions. Tune in from 8:30am PT to 10am PT and 3:30pm PT to 5pm PT on March 26 and March 27, 2025, to hear from industry experts and nonprofit innovators.?? ? Meet some of our speakers:? ? ??Laurie Santos,?Cognitive Scientist and Professor, Yale University, will share science-backed strategies for organization leaders to enhance resilience, well-being, and decision-making. Drawing from her research on happiness and behavioral science, she will explore how small shifts in mindset can combat burnout and sustain leadership impact.? ? ? Brad Smith,?Vice Chair and President, Microsoft,?will kick off the summit with a keynote on the transformative potential of the AI economy and its profound implications for society.? ? ? Mustafa Suleyman, Executive Vice President & CEO, Microsoft AI, will discuss the implications of AI for nonprofits, explore how technology can drive positive societal impact, and address key themes such as ethical AI regulation and the future of AI accessibility.? ? ??Strive Masiyiwa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Group,?will discuss how AI is driving innovation and creating opportunities in the Global South.? ? ? Juan M. Lavista Ferres,?Chief Data Scientist, AI for Good Labs at Microsoft, will delve into how to use data to tell compelling stories, facilitating greater engagement among?funders, stakeholders, and communities. ? You can register at?aka.ms/nonprofitsummit?DIGITAL

Exciting changes are happening at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, where students are merging technology with farming through Microsoft’s FarmBeats for Students initiative. STEM teacher Patrick Desire is integrating lessons on AI, machine learning, and IoT into agriculture education, preparing students for future careers and higher education. “Technology will play a big role in feeding nine billion people by 2050, and our students will be key,” Desire notes. Discover how this program is shaping the future of tech-driven agriculture—read more! #AIinEducation #MicrosoftTEALS #MicrosoftFarmBeats #STEM

Virtual registration for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit from Microsoft for Nonprofits on March 26-27 is now open! And everyone is invited to be a part of the virtual event. Sign up at aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL From fundraising, to AI-powered services, to analytics and research—AI can transform nonprofits’ ability to create change. Join us for keynote sessions on the new AI economy, how to scale innovation with skills, and lessons learned from the organizations leading the way. Join us at the virtual event to learn how innovation powers change. Register now! aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL #NonprofitSummit #TechForGood

Virtual registration for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit from Microsoft for Nonprofits on March 26-27 is now open! And everyone is invited to be a part of the virtual event. Sign up at aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL From fundraising, to AI-powered services, to analytics and research—AI can transform nonprofits’ ability to create change. Join us for keynote sessions on the new AI economy, how to scale innovation with skills, and lessons learned from the organizations leading the way. Join us at the virtual event to learn how innovation powers change. Register now! aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL #NonprofitSummit #TechForGood

?? “This kind of knowledge can actually be lifesaving” ?? From learning English to grocery shopping to accessing government services, AI is opening up a world of possibilities for refugee and migrant women part of the Digital Sisters: AI for Good program. In celebration of the upcoming #InternationalWomensDay, we want to highlight this incredible work made possible through Good Things Australia, Telstra and Microsoft. This program is transforming the lives of these women in Australia by equipping them with essential AI skills and confidence to navigate their new digital world. Special thanks to the mentors on the ground who support these women and making a difference everyday. Your efforts are truly inspiring and life-changing. Some of the stats I’m particularly proud of: - 75% have increased AI knowledge ? - 55% have increased ability to use AI safely ?? - 62% have stronger social connections ?? This is the first part of a two-part article series. Link in comment below. #DigitalInclusion #EthicalAI Lydia Hatch Christy Ditchburn Heather Rea

Join us at the Microsoft AI Skills Fest to unlock the future together over 50 days of AI discovery and learning! ?? The fun starts on April 8th with the Kickoff Celebration as we aim to set a groundbreaking record. ?? The AI Skills Fest continues through May 28, 2025, with hackathons, live and virtual training, self-paced tutorials, on-demand sessions, community events, Microsoft Learn Challenges, and more. ?? Explore the full event details here: https://msft.it/6043q3SO7

Virtual registration for the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit from Microsoft for Nonprofits?on March 26-27 is now open!?And everyone is invited to be a part of the virtual event. Sign up at aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL ? From fundraising, to AI-powered services, to analytics and research—AI can transform nonprofits’ ability to create change. Join us for keynote sessions on the new AI economy, how to scale innovation with skills, and lessons learned from the organizations leading the way. ? Join us at the virtual event to learn how innovation powers change. Register now! aka.ms/2025nonprofitsummit with code DIGITAL ? #NonprofitSummit #TechForGood