Microsoft’s free learning resources can help you study more efficiently, strengthen your employability, and build confidence with digital tools.
Whether you want to improve your productivity in Word or Excel, explore data and AI, or develop technical skills for your future career, there’s a wide range of free options to explore.
Learning is delivered through short tutorials, microlearning, live sessions, and structured paths that you can follow at your own pace. Some courses also offer optional Microsoft certification at a discounted rate.
Why explore Microsoft learning?
These resources are designed for quick, practical progress. They can help you:
- Save time and work more efficiently
- Strengthen confidence and employability
- Explore AI, data, and coding safely and effectively
- Gain recognition through optional certification
They complement Oxford’s own Student Digital Skills Hub, which brings together Oxford-specific guidance and materials to support students with the most common digital skills challenges they experience.
Choosing the right Microsoft learning resource
Below you’ll find a quick guide to the main Microsoft learning platforms and how you can use them.
Microsoft 365 Help and Learning
Use this when you want to build confidence with everyday tools such as Word, Excel, Teams or Outlook. It offers short, practical guides and videos to help you work more efficiently day to day.
Microsoft Learn
Explore this when you want to deepen your understanding of data, AI or other Microsoft technologies, from Excel macros and Power BI to cloud platforms and coding fundamentals.
Digital Literacy and Skills for Jobs
Start here if you’re building digital confidence or translating what you already know into career pathways. It offers short, accessible courses on essential digital and employability topics.
Questions or ideas?
If you have questions about these resources, or want to share how you’ve used them in your studies, get in touch with Blaine via email (blaine.roissetter@digital.ox.ac.uk).
