COMMUNITY
Learn with educators, not alone
Connect with a Canada-wide network of educators and school leaders, exchange ideas, share best practices, and learn from peers navigating AI in education.
Your AI Learning Should Build Momentum.
The time you’re investing in understanding AI, experimenting with new tools, and adapting your practice should contribute to your professional growth. It should also strengthen your everyday teaching, helping you plan lessons more efficiently, adapt resources to students’ needs, and make more time for meaningful classroom interactions.
Microsoft Elevate for Educators turns that learning into recognized progress and community.
In partnership with Microsoft Elevate for Educators, we designed a pathway that supports educators at every stage of their AI journey, with community and opportunities to deepen their skills, take informed action, and help shape what AI in education becomes next.
Build Practical Skills
Use AI meaningfully in the classroom.
Earn Recognition
Turn learning into recognized progress.
Learn with Others
Connect with educators navigating AI together.
Keep Growing
Stay engaged through a growing community, resources and opportunities.
WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?
What is Microsoft Elevate for Educators?
Microsoft Elevate for Educators is a global Microsoft program that helps K–12 educators build AI skills, access professional learning and practical resources, connect with peers, and earn recognition as they grow.
Learn with us and earn your Elevate Explorer Badge →Free to participate
Flexible ways to learn
Available in English & French
Recognition as you grow
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Build practical AI skills and earn recognition
Access free instructor-led and self-paced learning designed to strengthen AI literacy and help educators apply AI confidently in teaching and learning.
RESOURCES
Take what you learn back to your classroom
Access use cases, classroom-ready resources, AI toolkits, guidance and practical materials for responsible AI use in education.
HOW IT WORKS
Your Credential Pathway
Start with eligible professional learning. Follow the credential steps to turn what you’ve learned into Microsoft recognition.
Microsoft Elevate for Educators Explorer badge
Your first recognition milestone
Complete Your Learning
Choose live virtual, in-person or asynchronous learning. Previous eligible Microsoft AI training with Logics Academy may count too.
Receive Your Achievement Code
Get your Logics Academy achievement code after completing the eligible learning experience.
Earn Your Microsoft Elevate Explorer Badge & Join the Community
Use your achievement code and complete the guided Microsoft credential steps to earn your Microsoft Elevate for Educators Explorer badge.
CHOOSE HOW YOU LEARN
One journey. Different ways to learn.
Start with the option that works for you. All learning opportunities are free and designed for K–12 educators.
LIVE · VIRTUAL
Live Virtual PD
Join practical Microsoft Copilot PD sessions designed around AI literacy, Microsoft tools, and real education needs.
Explore Virtual PD Sessions
SELF-PACE
Asynchronous Course
Build your AI skills through flexible self-paced learning designed for busy educators.
IN-PERSON
In-Person PD Workshop
Bring practical Microsoft AI professional learning to your school or district in a collaborative workshop format.
Connect with Our TeamPARTICIPATE & MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT
Your Learning Can Go Even Further.
Learn for yourself. Earn for your district. Every eligible learning experience creates another reason to participate.
For You
Learn for a bigger impact on your classroom & chance to win
Attend any eligible Microsoft Copilot training events (live virtual PDs, in-person asynchronous course) and receive a chance to win a prize for you or your classroom.
For Your District
Earn a credit toward your district’s Canada-wide leaderboard recognition.
Each credential earned will move your district up in the Canada-wide leaderboard.
For the Leading District
Compete for multiple Logics Academy exclusive prizes.
The winning district (based on % of participants who receive their Explorer badge) will receive the choice of several prizes, awarded by Logics Academy.*
BEYOND THE BADGE
The Badge Is a Milestone.Not the Finish Line.
Joining Microsoft Elevate for Educators connects you to an educator community designed to continue growing with you.
Connect with Educators
Build relationships with educators who share your commitment to growth.
Share Classroom Practice
Exchange ideas and practical approaches you can use in your classroom.
Access Leadership Opportunities
Discover ways to lead, contribute, and extend your impact.
Grow & Be Recognized
Keep developing your skills and celebrate your progress.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions before you start?
Everything you need to feel confident taking the first step.
Yes. Microsoft Elevate for Educators is free to join, and educators can participate in eligible learning opportunities, including the free Elevate for Educators virtual series.
The program is designed for educators at all levels, whether you're just beginning to explore AI or already integrating AI tools into your professional practice.
The Explorer Badge is the first milestone in the Microsoft Elevate credential pathway. Educators can continue participating in eligible learning experiences and activities to progress toward additional credential levels as they become available.
No. You do not need to attend every live session. Multiple learning pathways are available, including live virtual sessions, self-paced learning, and other eligible learning experiences. Participation requirements for earning credentials will vary based on the pathway you choose.
Yes. Schools and districts are encouraged to participate as teams. This provides an opportunity to build educator capacity, support AI readiness across the organization, and participate in the Logics Academy District Challenge.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Be Among Canada’s first Microsoft Elevate for Educators Explorers
Build practical AI skills, earn your first Microsoft Elevate for Educators Explorer badge, and become part of a growing community of Canadian educators.
Learn with us and earn your Elevate Explorer Badge →