YES and Microsoft Offer Free AI Skills Training for Beginners
South Africans can build introductory AI and digital skills through the free YES and Microsoft initiative. The programme supports beginners, career changers and professionals, with learning delivered through Microsoft Learn.
What you can learn
Available pathways include AI Business Professional, AI Transformation Leader, Azure fundamentals, GitHub foundations and other Microsoft technologies. Course duration and requirements differ, so choose a pathway that matches your interests.
How certification vouchers work
Register through the initiative’s website, complete all required learning modules and score at least 70% on the practice assessment. Eligible learners can then submit a voucher claim. A Microsoft account is needed for the learning.
Vouchers are limited and conditional. Registration alone does not guarantee a voucher or certification, and the certification exam is separate from course completion.
How to start
Use the official registration and course links below. Learning is self-paced; no fixed programme closing date is confirmed. The website also displays an older prize competition that closed on 31 October 2026. That competition should not be treated as open.
