Microsoft to address digital skills gap by providing free training to women in water

(by Karma Loveday)

Microsoft is about to launch a free digital skills training programme for women in the water sector. TechHer for Water is part of Microsoft’s National Skills Initiative and is delivered in partnership with the UK Government.

All women in water are invited to sign up for five 90-minute online sessions running on dates throughout April. These cover:

• Cloud

• AI

• Power Platform

• Copilot and Agents

• Security essentials

Microsoft said the programme is “by women, for women, built specifically for the UK water sector,” and reasoned: “Women make up 49% of the UK workforce, yet hold just 29% of technology roles. As digital and AI reshape our industry, this matters, and Microsoft is launching TechHer for Water to help close that gap by giving more women the skills, insight and support to shape the sector’s digital future.”

The programme is designed to be practical, supportive and accessible for women at all career stages, especially those without a technical background. Participants who complete the programme will also have access to mentoring and professional certification opportunities to support their continued development.

Details and registration here: https://aka.ms/TechHerWater