University Canada West (UCW) is delighted to announce its participation in the Microsoft Learn for Educators program.

Accessing this program and completing Microsoft certification courses means that UCW students will graduate and enter the job market with in-demand future-ready skills, including Cloud Computing Architecture, Business Analytics and more.

Students can earn industry-recognized Microsoft certifications, including Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals and many more.

UCW faculty who participate in the program will also receive the opportunity to access training opportunities and materials from Microsoft that they can use in the classroom.

“Integrating Microsoft certifications into UCW’s educational content aligns perfectly with the mission of helping students to build great careers,” said Dr. Maureen Mancuso, UCW Vice President Academic. “Universities are a key factor in the development of professionals that perform as lifelong learners who can apply critical thinking in the workplace, re-skill quickly and create a better future for everyone.”

Microsoft Learn for Educators enables institutions and faculty members to be flexible in where and how they teach the curriculum – whether in the classroom, online or synchronously.

UCW students can access hands-on learning, labs and lessons based on real-world scenarios and practice exercises.

With its commitment to empowering students and educators and developing future-ready career pathways, UCW continues to connect with business and tech industry leaders to incorporate the latest technology and expertise into its courses.

UCW faculty members and students who want to access Microsoft Learn for Educators can contact Clark Yan Naing Soe Win, Microsoft Program Advisor, at [email protected].

Published October 3, 2022.