🏳️Microsoft Learn: Build skills that open doors in your career

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Microsoft Learn. Spark possibility.

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Build skills that open doors. See all you can do with documentation, hands-on training, and certifications to help you get the most from Microsoft products.

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*   Learn by doing

    Gain the skills you can apply to everyday situations through hands-on training personalized to your needs, at your own pace or with our global network of learning partners.

    [Take training](/en-us/training/)

*   Find technical documentation

    Get tools and step-by-step guidance to help you get the most from Microsoft products such as Azure, Windows, Office, Dynamics, Power Apps, Teams, and more.

    [View documentation](docs/)

*   Showcase your skills

    Advance in your career by completing challenges that demonstrate your expertise. Earn globally recognized and industry-endorsed certifications, and showcase them to your network.

    [Get certified](/en-us/certifications/)

*   Ask questions and get help

    Connect with other learners and experts, ask and answer questions, share resources, and learn together.

    [Explore Q&A](/en-us/answers/products/)

*   Try code samples

    Test out new capabilities in your own projects faster and easier with code samples that bring Microsoft technology to life.

    [See samples](/en-us/samples/browse/)

*   See new ways to innovate

    Discover thousands of fun, authentic, and informative videos by Microsoft and community experts that help you and your team find inventive ways to use technology.

    [Watch shows](/en-us/shows/)

Level up with Microsoft Learn

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*   15%

    On average, certified employees earn 15 percent more than those without certification.

    [Why get certified?](/en-us/certifications/posts/microsoft-learn-why-get-certified)

*   61%

    Upon earning a certification, 61 percent of tech professionals say they earned a promotion.

    [2021 Pearson VUE Value of IT Certification](https://home.pearsonvue.com/voc)

*   90%

    Microsoft-certified developers are 90 percent more productive and nearly 60 percent more efficient.

    [Why get certified?](/en-us/certifications/posts/microsoft-learn-why-get-certified)

Meet inspirational learners from the community

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*   Ricardo Lessa

    Pre-sales engineer

    "I was able to believe again in the possibility of starting over, updating myself, and returning to the IT market."

    [Read Ricardo's story](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/certifications-can-spark-confidence-amidst-unexpected-changes/ba-p/2038069)

*   Jacqueline Ye

    Product manager

    "I want others to know that with some hard work, dedication, and having an always be learning mindset, you can have a fullfilling career."

    [Read Jacqueline's story](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/how-microsoft-learn-advance-women-in-tech/ba-p/2038068)

*   Charles-Henri Sauget

    Data platform and technical leader

    "Certifications have really helped me earn my customer's trust as a consultant."

    [Read Charles-Henri's story](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/continue-staying-ahead-with-microsoft-certifications/ba-p/2038070)

Find additional resources

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*   [Startups](https://www.microsoft.com/startups?wt.mc_id=learn_startupmodule_webpage_cnl)

    Radically accelerate innovation with free access to industry-leading AI services, OpenAI credits, expert guidance, and the essential technology needed to build a startup through Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.

*   [Student Hub](/en-us/training/student-hub/)

    Learn technical skills to prepare you for your future. Find training, virtual events, and opportunities to connect with the Microsoft student developer community.

*   [Educator Center](/en-us/training/educator-center/)

    Dive deep into learning with interactive lessons, earn professional development hours, acquire certifications and find programs that help meet your goals.

*   [Microsoft Learn Blog](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-learn-blog/bg-p/MicrosoftLearnBlog)

    Get the latest updates, articles, and news for learning content and events from the Microsoft Learn community.

*   [Virtual Training Days](https://events.microsoft.com/mvtd)

    Take advantage of free Virtual Training Days, where participants of any skill level can build technical skills across a range of topics and technologies.

*   [Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/)

    Whether you're building your career or the next great idea, Microsoft Reactor connects you with the developers and startups that share your goals.