Microsoft is helping people realize their full potential Microsoft has provided BUILD-IT academic partners with free access to Microsoft Office 365 and online storage and access to the teacher Ambassador Program with campus-based training sessions at each partner school. A train-the-trainer quarterly speaker series is being developed addressing technical and leadership topics, as well as Power BI and Dashboard training to advance program and institutional assessment. In addition, Microsoft actively participates and sponsors conference and industry engagement events.
Forming lasting partnerships Representatives from Microsoft have shared insights on challenges and opportunities when working with higher education institutes during previous BUILD-IT workshops. They are committed to equipping their employees with the proper skills and expertise to succeed when collaborating with academic partners.