By Sheryl Finley, AI Engineer, 9/29/2023
The Microsoft “Azure for Students” program offers a range of resources to support the online community. Here’s an overview of the resources available:
Free Azure Account Credit: Students can create a free Azure account and receive a $100 credit1. This credit can be used to explore various Azure services and develop applications without the need for a credit card1.
Free Azure Services: Students can access popular Azure services for free while they have their credit. Some of the services available include Azure Virtual Machines, Azure SQL Database, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and more1.
Learning Resources: Microsoft provides a wealth of learning resources for students. The Microsoft Learn platform offers curated videos, tutorials, and exclusive content created in partnership with renowned educational institutions2. Students can also access materials on Microsoft Azure through the Azure Education Hub3.
Certification Exams: Azure for Students allows students to take certification exams for AZ-900 (Introduction to Azure Fundamentals), DP-900 (Microsoft Azure Data Fundamental), and AI-900 (Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals) for free4.
GitHub Student Developer Pack: Students can access great developer tools through the GitHub Student Developer Pack. This pack offers free access to a variety of tools and resources for coding, hosting, and managing projects2.
These resources provide students with the opportunity to learn, develop, and explore the capabilities of Azure. Whether it’s building applications, working with big data sets, or exploring AI, Azure for Students offers a supportive environment for students to gain hands-on experience with cloud technologies.
Please note that the availability of resources may vary, and it’s advisable to refer to the official Azure for Students website for the most up-to-date information.
So, what are you waiting for?
References
1: Azure for Students – Free Account Credit | Microsoft Azure
2: Student Developer Resources | Microsoft Azure
3: About the Azure for Students program (Azure Education Hub)
4: Azure Resources for Students to Utilize
