About Microsoft Learn

Audience:Students, Faculty, Staff

Responsible Group: IT Training and Outreach

Overview

Microsoft Learn (learn.microsoft.com) is an online platform offering free, self-paced tutorials and learning paths for Microsoft products. It includes guided hands-on modules, certification preparation, and role-based learning experiences.  University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and students can use Microsoft Learn to build skills across Microsoft products and services used in teaching, research, and administrative work.

Note: University of Arkansas affiliates are encouraged to use their university email when creating or signing into a Microsoft account for the best integration with university-supported tools.

Why use Microsoft Learn?

  • Gain technical and productivity skills for Microsoft products used at the university.
  • Access learning paths for Microsoft certifications such as Azure, Microsoft 365, and Power Platform.
  • Earn badges and track your learning progress online.
  • Use interactive sandbox environments—no local installations required.

Common Topics Supported

  • Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps)
  • Azure Cloud Services
  • Windows 11 & Endpoint Management
  • Security, Compliance, and Identity

Access

Follow the steps below to reach the Microsoft Learn platform:

  1. Visit https://learn.microsoft.com
  2. Sign in or create a Microsoft account using your @uark.edu email.
  3. Search for topics by product, role, or certification.
  4. Save your progress and return anytime.

Need Help?

Submit a training request for personalized support from the IT Training and Outreach.

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