NetCom Learning Named Finalist for 2025 Microsoft Training Services Partner of the Year Award

NetCom Learning has been recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Microsoft Training Services Partner of the Year Award, standing out among thousands of global partners for its leadership in AI-driven skilling, customer outcomes, and impactful implementation of Microsoft Cloud technologies. Selected from more than 4,600 nominations across 100+ countries, the company was honored for delivering exceptional worldwide training solutions that accelerate AI readiness and advance Microsoft's mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more.

Russell Sarder, CEO of NetCom Learning, stated that being named a finalist represents a powerful affirmation of their shared mission with Microsoft to build a truly AI-ready world. The company remains committed to empowering individuals, organizations, and communities with the knowledge and tools to thrive in an AI-powered future, with an ambitious goal to educate and certify 1 billion learners worldwide by 2035, helping create an inclusive global workforce that drives sustainable growth and innovation.

NetCom Learning is being recognized for its ability to make AI learning inclusive, accessible, and transformational across industries and geographies. Through visionary programs including Agent X, an AI readiness movement spanning emerging and enterprise markets, the company equipped more than 74,000 learners across 4,000+ organizations in 2024–2025. From gamified Microsoft Copilot training for 100,000+ learners to large-scale enterprise AI adoption initiatives that shift organizational culture, NetCom Learning has accelerated Microsoft's North Star learner goals and helped customers transform AI from concept to productivity reality.

Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, congratulated all winners and finalists, noting that partners harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft Cloud and AI platforms to deliver groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of innovation. The annual awards recognize partners who deliver exceptional applications, services, and AI innovation on the Microsoft Cloud, with winners and finalists being celebrated at Microsoft Ignite. Additional award details are available on the Microsoft Partner blog, with the full list of winners and finalists published online.

With more than 27 years of experience, NetCom Learning helps build innovative learning organizations in the workplace by structuring a smarter workforce, supporting changes, and driving growth. The company empowers organizations to adapt and drive growth in this fast-paced world by closing critical skill gaps and ensuring smooth deployment, implementation, and consumption through authorized training delivered by Certified Trainers on various technology platforms.