Microsoft AI Skills for Nonprofits
Free Microsoft learning paths, a credential and a fellowship for nonprofit AI skills.
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Free nonprofit-specific AI learning paths from Microsoft Learn, NetHope and the CyberPeace Institute, plus a credential and a global fellowship open to registered nonprofits.
Start the Microsoft Learn path with a free Microsoft account. For the fellowship, register at aka.ms/MicrosoftElevateforChangemakers. For the NetHope course, register through the Kaya platform.
Great for
- Nonprofit staff who use Microsoft 365 and want to learn Copilot
- Teams that want a free, recognised AI pathway
- Leaders ready to join a fellowship with an actual AI project
- Free and nonprofit-specific
- Several levels from beginner to fellowship
- CPD certificates and credentials available
Watch out for
- Teams that do not use Microsoft tools
- Organisations that need advice on non-Microsoft AI products
- Strongly Microsoft Copilot-focused
- Several separate programmes make it confusing to choose
- The credential cost and fellowship dates were not stated on pages I could read
Problems it solves
About Microsoft AI Skills for Nonprofits+
Microsoft offers several nonprofit AI learning routes. The Microsoft Learn path Introduction to AI Skills for nonprofits is a free beginner path of four modules on Copilot in Word, Excel and Copilot Chat. Microsoft Elevate for Changemakers adds an AI for Nonprofits professional credential (developed with LinkedIn and NetHope) and a 10-week Changemaker Fellowship. NetHope and the CyberPeace Institute also run free AI skills courses with Microsoft support.
Pricing: The Microsoft Learn path, the NetHope Unlocking AI for Nonprofits course and the aiskills.ngo course are free. Microsoft's announcement of the AI for Nonprofits credential did not state a cost, so check before enrolling. The Changemaker Fellowship is open to registered nonprofits, NGOs and similar bodies with an actionable AI project.
Key features+
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AI features+
Courses teach Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, prompt writing and responsible AI use.
How sure are we?+
Partly confirmed on the vendor's pages; some details from reputable secondary sources. Prices and nonprofit programs change often, so check with Microsoft AI Skills for Nonprofits before you commit. Rankings on Nonprofit Tools are never for sale.
Sources · last checked 2026-10-02
- https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/paths/introduction-to-ai-skills-for-nonprofits
- https://blogs.microsoft.com/on-the-issues/2026/03/25/empowering-the-nonprofit-sector-to-meet-tomorrows-challenges/
- https://nethope.org/programs/unlocking-ai-for-nonprofits-enroll-in-our-new-ai-skills-course-for-nonprofits/
- https://www.aiskills.ngo/
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