{"id":23960,"date":"2026-06-04T09:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/?p=23960"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:00:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:00:42","slug":"building-ai-skills-for-the-future-how-were-reimagining-learning-with-ai-skills-navigator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/building-ai-skills-for-the-future-how-were-reimagining-learning-with-ai-skills-navigator\/","title":{"rendered":"Building AI skills for the future: How we\u2019re reimagining learning with AI Skills Navigator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across every industry, the expectations placed on IT professionals are changing fast. AI is no longer a specialized capability reserved for data scientists or developers. It\u2019s a foundational skillset for architects, engineers, administrators, and technical leaders who are responsible for enabling transformation across their organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Kavitha-Radhakrishnan.png\" alt=\"A photo of Radhakrishnan.\" class=\"wp-image-23964\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Kavitha-Radhakrishnan.png 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Kavitha-Radhakrishnan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Kavitha-Radhakrishnan-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe pace of AI innovation has far outstripped how people learn. The old model of static catalogs, fragmented experiences, and a mindset of \u2018consume content and move on\u2019 doesn\u2019t work in this new world, where roles are evolving in real time and every employee is expected to be AI proficient.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Kavitha Radhakrishnan, general manager, Global Skilling<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Microsoft, this shift exposed a critical gap for us. While access to learning content has expanded dramatically, clarity about how to build and maintain skills has not kept pace. Our IT professionals often know they need to build AI capabilities but struggle with where to start, how to prioritize, and how to align their growth with business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where our Global Skilling team identified an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe started with a simple observation: The pace of AI innovation has far outstripped how people learn,\u201d says Kavitha Radhakrishnan, a general manager in Global Skilling product development. \u201cThe old model of static catalogs, fragmented experiences, and a mindset of \u2018consume content and move on\u2019 doesn\u2019t work in this new world, where roles are evolving in real time and every employee is expected to be AI proficient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This situation led to the development of a cutting-edge solution: The AI Skills Navigator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex has-2-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Learn-how-p-g.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19668\" style=\"width:48px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4)\"><strong>Try it at your company<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-4)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com\/?OCID=InsideTrack_Product_10880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your journey with our AI Skills Navigator<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From content overload to guided capability building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, AI Skills Navigator represents a shift in how learning is designed. Instead of asking learners to navigate sprawling catalogs of courses, the platform is built to guide them through a purposeful journey tied to their role, their goals, and the demands of their organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTraditional learning catalogs answer the question, \u2018What can I learn?\u2019\u201d Radhakrishnan says. \u201cAI Skills Navigator answers the question, \u2018What do I need to learn next\u2014and why does it matter?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For IT professionals, that difference is significant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Learning paths are aligned to real-world scenarios and roles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Content is curated and structured rather than fragmented<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Progression moves from foundational understanding to applied capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Skills are validated through credentials that signal actual proficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach helps IT teams move beyond passive learning and toward what Microsoft describes as \u201cactive capability building at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How AI Skills Navigator works for IT professionals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI Skills Navigator is designed to meet IT professionals where they are, whether they are building foundational understanding, creating agents, or deploying and managing AI-powered solutions in production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experience is anchored in four key principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Curated skilling playlists aligned to real roles.<\/strong> Learners engage with curated playlists mapped to their role and responsibilities. These playlists guide progression from foundational proficiency to deep expertise and leadership with AI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Applied skills, not just content consumption.<\/strong> The platform emphasizes hands-on, lab-based experiences where learners build and demonstrate real capabilities. Applied Skills credentials validate what learners can do, not just what they have completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Multimodal learning in the flow of work.<\/strong> Content is delivered in formats that fit how professionals learn day to day, including interactive modules, video, and audio-first experiences like podcasts. This makes it easier to build skills without stepping out of the workflow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Skills validation with organizational visibility.<\/strong> Progress and credentials give individuals a way to demonstrate expertise. At the same time, organizations gain visibility into skill development and readiness at scale.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the scenes, the experience is designed to deliver personalization at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe most important architectural decision we made was treating personalization as a \u2018data and signals problem\u2019 before it became a model problem,\u201d says Iliyas Chawdhary, a principal group software engineering manager in the Global Skilling product group. \u201cWe built AI Skills Navigator on a modular foundation: a unified content catalog, separate skills and roles taxonomy, an identity and profile layer, and a recommendation surface connected through well-defined contracts. That separation enables us to make updates without rewriting the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By separating content, roles, identity, and recommendations into modular components, the platform can continuously evolve as technologies and job expectations change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Priya-Vaidyanathan.png\" alt=\"A photo of Vaidyanathan. \" class=\"wp-image-23965\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Priya-Vaidyanathan.png 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Priya-Vaidyanathan-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Priya-Vaidyanathan-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe most consistent feedback from IT practitioners is that they need to move quickly from understanding AI to actually operating it.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Priya Vaidyanathan, director of product management, Global Skilling<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A differentiated approach to AI skilling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While many platforms provide access to AI learning content, AI Skills Navigator is differentiated by how it connects learning to real-world outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe most consistent feedback from IT practitioners is that they need to move quickly from understanding AI to actually operating it,\u201d says Priya Vaidyanathan, director of product management for Global Skilling. \u201cThe focus on governance, security, and how to enable their organizations without slowing innovation is a key differentiator for us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI Skills Navigator is different from other learning experiences in several other ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Built around roles and tasks, not course catalogs.<\/strong> Content is organized into curated playlists aligned to roles and real work scenarios. Learners are not choosing from a library of courses; they are guided to build the specific skills needed to perform in their role, from first exposure to applied execution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Orchestrated by specialized agents, not a single recommendation engine.<\/strong> Multiple agents work together to create playlists, guide learning sessions, and ensure content quality. This allows the experience to adapt to the learner, while maintaining grounding in trusted, curated Microsoft content. The result is guidance that is both personalized and reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Designed to build capability over time, not deliver one-time learning.<\/strong> The platform is designed for repeat engagement. As learners return, recommendations evolve based on progress, feedback, and emerging skills; this enables continuous skill development rather than a one-time completion model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Embedded into how work happens, not separate from it.<\/strong> Integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot brings skilling into the tools professionals already use and learning happens alongside real tasks, making it easier to apply skills immediately instead of learning in isolation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turning learning into team capability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For organizations, one of the most powerful features of AI Skills Navigator is the ability to align teams around shared learning goals. Skilling playlists enable leaders to define capability journeys that map directly to business priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of assigning generic training, leaders can create structured paths that guide teams toward specific outcomes, like becoming AI literate, managing agents in the enterprise, or building expertise in agent development. This approach transforms learning from an individual activity into a shared experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For IT professionals, this means learning is no longer abstract\u2014it becomes directly connected to their role, their team, and the transformation initiatives they support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building momentum with an AI Skills Fest<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To accelerate skills development through a moment of shared learning, we\u2019re hosting our second global <a href=\"https:\/\/aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com\/events\/AISF2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI Skills Fest<\/a> initiative in June 2026. The annual event is designed to bring focus, energy, and community to the AI Skills Navigator experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI Skills Fest brings together:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">A global audience of learners across different roles and skill levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Curated learning experiences aligned to real-world scenarios<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Opportunities to engage, practice, and validate new skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative builds on the success of last year, when we brought together more than 126,000 participants in a single day of learning to achieve a Guinness World Record for AI skilling participation. This milestone demonstrated both the demand for AI skills and the power of creating a shared learning moment at global scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2026, the focus is shifting from the record itself to sustaining long-term engagement. Our AI Skills Fest is designed to help learners discover the right entry points into AI Skills Navigator and build momentum that continues well beyond the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe want learners to think of it less as a single event and more as a catalyst for ongoing skilling at scale,\u201d Radhakrishnan says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bringing AI skilling directly to Inside Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make these learning opportunities even easier to discover, we\u2019re taking the next step by integrating AI Skills Navigator content directly into the Inside Track experience. This integration will provide IT professionals with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Direct access to curated learning journeys, aligned to Inside Track content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">Seamless pathways from insight to action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\">A clearer connection between Microsoft\u2019s own transformation story and the skills required to replicate it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our readers, this creates a new kind of experience. Instead of simply learning how Microsoft approaches AI, you\u2019ll be able to immediately start building the skills needed to apply those insights at your own organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for curated deep links from Inside Track stories into AI Skills Navigator starting in the second half of 2026. Additionally, we\u2019ll be adding links to our site navigation and Careers page to make it simpler to help you discover and build role-specific AI skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Iliya-Chawdhary.png\" alt=\"A photo of Chawdhary.\" class=\"wp-image-23966\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Iliya-Chawdhary.png 500w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Iliya-Chawdhary-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2026\/06\/Iliya-Chawdhary-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom an assistant, to a coach, to a learning companion\u2014the endpoint doesn\u2019t feel like a learning platform at all. It just makes you better at your job.\u201d<\/p>\n<cite>Iliyas Chawdhary, principal group software engineering manager, Global Skilling<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new model for learning in the era of AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI is reshaping how organizations operate, how teams collaborate, and how work gets done. For IT professionals, staying relevant means continuously building new capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AI Skills Navigator represents our answer to that challenge. The initiative moves beyond static content to create a guided, adaptive, and integrated learning experience. AI Skills Navigator just feels different\u2014and better\u2014than other learning platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cFrom an assistant, to a coach, to a learning companion\u2014the endpoint doesn\u2019t feel like a learning platform at all,\u201d Chawdhary says. \u201cIt just makes you better at your job.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The era of AI demands a new approach to learning, and that approach is built on a foundation of role clarity, relevance, and continuous growth.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c0392459 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Key-takeaways-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19493\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:75px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Key-takeaways-badge.png 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Key-takeaways-badge-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24)\">Key takeaways<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are thinking about promoting AI skilling among your own employees, keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Start your journey now.<\/strong> Explore the IT Professional playlist in AI Skills Navigator to identify the skills most relevant to your role.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Align learning to outcomes. <\/strong>Don\u2019t just take courses: Define the AI capabilities your role or team needs, then use structured playlists to guide progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Make learning continuous.<\/strong> Plan for regular, incremental skilling rather than one-time training events to keep pace with AI innovation. The AI Skills Navigator playlists are constantly being updated to help you keep up with the pace of change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><strong>Leverage AI-powered guidance.<\/strong> Use AI-driven recommendations, playlists, and coaching experiences to accelerate learning and reduce time to value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c0392459 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Try-it-out-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19492\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:75px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Try-it-out-badge.png 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Try-it-out-badge-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24)\">Try it out<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aiskillsnavigator.microsoft.com\/?OCID=InsideTrack_Product_10880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit our AI Skills Navigator site to start your learning journey.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c0392459 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7db9d80f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Related-links-badge.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19491\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:75px;height:75px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Related-links-badge.png 190w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/uploads\/prod\/2025\/07\/Related-links-badge-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 190px) 100vw, 190px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-body-xl-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-24)\">Related links<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--spacing-20)\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/skilling-up-for-the-future-of-work-at-microsoft-with-agent-launchpad\/\">Learn how we\u2019re skilling up for the future of work at Microsoft with Agent Launchpad.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/enabling-meaningful-ai-adoption-at-microsoft-with-a-microsoft-365-copilot-expo\/\">Discover how we enabled meaningful AI adoption internally with a Microsoft 365 Copilot Expo.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/camp-copilot-try-our-7-tips-for-driving-microsoft-365-copilot-adoption-with-a-virtual-skilling-event\/\">See how we drove Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption with a virtual skilling event.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/it-on-the-cutting-edge-working-in-microsoft-digital-in-the-era-of-ai\/\">Find out what it\u2019s like to work in Microsoft Digital in the era of AI.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-list-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/insidetrack\/blog\/powering-the-new-age-of-ai-led-engineering-in-it-at-microsoft\/\">Explore the new age of AI-led engineering in IT at Microsoft.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Across every industry, the expectations placed on IT professionals are changing fast. 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