Break Into Tech with No Code, No Cost, No Limits

Episode 727 of the Microsoft Innovation Podcast podcast, hosted by Mark Smith [nz365guy], titled "Break Into Tech with No Code, No Cost, No Limits" was published on September 8, 2025 and runs 24 minutes.

September 8, 2025 ·24m · Microsoft Innovation Podcast

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Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM 🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/727 What if you could pivot into AI and low-code development—without a technical background or a hefty tuition bill? In this episode, Luis Camino shares how Microsoft’s Power Up program is helping over 120,000 professionals worldwide build real-world AI skills through hands-on, no-cost learning. Whether you're looking to automate workflows, generate insig...

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Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM

🎙️ FULL SHOW NOTES
https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/727

What if you could pivot into AI and low-code development—without a technical background or a hefty tuition bill? In this episode, Luis Camino shares how Microsoft’s Power Up program is helping over 120,000 professionals worldwide build real-world AI skills through hands-on, no-cost learning. Whether you're looking to automate workflows, generate insights, or lead digital transformation in your organization, this conversation reveals how Power Up is reshaping the future of work—one cohort at a time.

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Power Up is a free, hands-on learning academy designed to help professionals build practical AI and low-code skills, regardless of technical background.
- Applied learning is central—participants work on real projects and can showcase their work to earn badges and recognition.
- Mentorship and community support play a key role in learner success, with live Q&A sessions and volunteer mentors across time zones.
- Enterprise teams are adopting Power Up to upskill employees and drive internal innovation, with tailored onboarding and governance support.
- The curriculum is expanding to include Copilot Studio and conversational AI, with future tracks potentially covering advanced AI topics.

🧰 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
👉Sign up: aka.ms/PowerUp/nz365guy
👉 Power Up Program Website: aka.ms/powerup
👉 Microsoft Power Platform: powerplatform.microsoft.com
👉 Copilot Studio: learn.microsoft.com/copilot-studio

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption

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