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    How to Use Microsoft Learn for Free Training on Windows and Microsoft 365

    Microsoft Learn offers free courses on Windows, Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, and more — directly from Microsoft. No account required to start.

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    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Go to learn.microsoft.com
    2. 2.Find the right learning path for your goals
    3. 3.Sign in with a Microsoft account to track progress
    4. 4.Complete an interactive module
    5. 5.Explore product-specific training
    1

    Go to learn.microsoft.com

    ~17s
    Open any web browser and type learn.microsoft.com in the address bar. You'll land on Microsoft Learn's homepage. You can browse all content without creating an account. The search bar at the top lets you type a topic — for example, "Excel formulas" or "OneDrive beginner" — to find relevant modules immediately.
    2

    Find the right learning path for your goals

    ~28s
    Use the "Browse" or "Training" section in the navigation to explore Learning Paths — grouped series of modules that build on each other. For Microsoft 365 basics, look for paths labeled "Fundamentals" or "Beginner." These are designed for people new to the product and cover the most common tasks step by step.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Microsoft's support.microsoft.com website is separate from Learn but equally useful for quick how-to questions. Learn is better for structured, comprehensive learning; support.microsoft.com is better for answering one specific question quickly.

    3

    Sign in with a Microsoft account to track progress

    ~21s
    Click "Sign In" at the top right of the page and use your existing Microsoft account email and password. If you use Outlook.com, Hotmail, or sign in to Windows with an email, you already have a Microsoft account. Signing in lets Microsoft Learn save your progress and award you experience points and achievement badges as you complete modules.
    4

    Complete an interactive module

    ~18s
    Many Microsoft Learn modules include interactive sandbox exercises — a real or simulated Microsoft environment where you complete tasks directly in your browser. For example, an Excel module might open a live Excel workbook where you follow along with the instructions. These hands-on exercises are more effective than reading or watching alone.
    5

    Explore product-specific training

    ~29s
    From the homepage or navigation, find training specific to a product: Microsoft 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, or Windows. Each product has its own training hub with modules organized from beginner to advanced. Start with the beginner modules even if you've used the product for years — you'll likely find features you didn't know about.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Microsoft 365 includes many features that most users never discover. The "What's New in Microsoft 365" section on Microsoft Learn is updated regularly and shows recent additions to the apps you already use.

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    Microsoft Learn is Microsoft's official free training platform. It offers thousands of lessons, guided learning paths, and hands-on exercises covering every Microsoft product — Windows, Microsoft 365 (which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Azure cloud services, and more.

    For everyday users, Microsoft Learn is one of the best resources for learning how to use the products already installed on your computer. Whether you want to get better at using Excel for budgeting, learn how to organize your files in OneDrive, understand how to use Teams for video calls, or discover features in Windows 11 you didn't know existed, Microsoft Learn has free content covering all of it.

    For more technical learners or IT professionals, Microsoft Learn also offers certification preparation for Microsoft's professional certifications in cloud computing, data engineering, security, and development.

    The platform does not require an account to browse or read most content. You only need to sign in with a free Microsoft account to track your progress, earn achievement badges, and access some interactive modules. Most people already have a Microsoft account — it's the same account you use to sign in to Windows, Outlook.com, or Office.com.

    Microsoft Learn is entirely web-based at learn.microsoft.com. There is no app to install. The content is well-organized, kept current, and written clearly enough for non-technical readers, especially for the Microsoft 365 and Windows sections.

    This is worth bookmarking if you regularly use Microsoft products and want a reliable source for learning new features or troubleshooting problems.

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