Microsoft Invites Applications for Free Online Technology Training Courses, Also Offering Jobs and Vouchers for Certification Exams

Selected Women Will Receive Training in Cloud and Security Technical Modules, Career Mentorship, and Vouchers for Microsoft Certification Exams

The global technology giant Microsoft opened on Monday, September 13, registrations for the third class of Black Women in Tech, a training program focused on preparing Black women for the technology market. The project, conceived and led by Microsoft employee groups and volunteers from the company’s Diversity and Inclusion pillars – WAM (Women at Microsoft) and BAM (Blacks at Microsoft) – aims to reduce the gap of specialized technology professionals, as well as promote gender and racial equality in the sector.

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In total, there will be 50 spots for Black and Brown women to participate in free technical mentorships focused on technology and technical certifications in Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) and Security Fundamentals (SC-900). Additionally, the project will also offer modules focused on soft skills, career development, and basic English. At the end of the mentorships, the selected participants will receive vouchers to take the Microsoft certification exams in AZ-900 and SC-900. Classes will start on September 27 and will be held until December 22. The graduation and closing ceremony will take place on the last day of the course.

Watch the Video Below and Discover What Happened in the Black Women in Tech Program of 2020

With Black Women in Tech, Microsoft aims to provide high-quality technical education so that Black and Brown women can advance their careers in technology. All mentors are Microsoft employees, members or allies of diversity initiatives and groups, who volunteer their time. The first edition of Black Women in Tech resulted in 26 women graduating. The second class graduated 35 women. To register, access the official Black Women in Tech website.

Check Below How to Compete for the Free Certificate Courses Offered by Microsoft

To compete for one of the positions in the free courses, candidates must participate in a virtual challenge called Cloud Skill Challenge via Microsoft Learn, a free online learning platform, as well as fill out an application questionnaire.

The preliminary criterion for selecting candidates is to be over 18 years old, self-identify as Black or Brown, and meet the requirements for filling out the questionnaire, which will be sent to candidates via email.

The graduates will also participate in the employment fair organized by Microsoft, which will connect professionals with the company’s partner companies, with the aim of strengthening networking for job opportunities.

Registration: Interested candidates must fill out the form by September 19 at the website: Black Women in Tech Microsoft (office.com).

About Microsoft – Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) enables digital transformation in the era of intelligent cloud and intelligent edge. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The company has been in Brazil for 32 years and is one of 120 subsidiaries of Microsoft Corporation, founded in 1975. In 2019, the company invested over R$ 48 million bringing technology for free to 2,038 NGOs in Brazil, benefiting various social projects. Since 2011, Microsoft has supported over 7,100 startups in Brazil through donations of over US$ 200 million in cloud credits.