how do i get into Microsoft Academy benefit

Rob Kelley 0 Reputation points
2026-08-11T21:19:22.36+00:00

I am signed into my MS account and have a subscription to VIsual Studio. I am trying to see what the Microsoft Academy is but cant find it. I am led to believe that I have access to it, but it doesnt really exist

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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-11T21:19:37.35+00:00

    Available benefits vary by Visual Studio subscription level, and some benefits are partner-provided or have changed over time. To verify whether the benefit is included for the signed-in subscription:

    1. Go to the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal at https://my.visualstudio.com.
    2. Sign in with the identity associated with the subscription.
      • If the subscription was assigned by an employer or school, use the work or school account that received the assignment.
      • If only Visual Studio Dev Essentials appears, or expected benefits are missing, sign out and try another sign-in ID that might be associated with the subscription.
    3. On the Benefits page, check the subscription selector next to Featured benefit or open the Subscriptions tab to switch to another subscription if more than one is associated with the account.
    4. Review the available benefit tiles for that subscription.

    If a specific benefit such as “Microsoft Academy” does not appear, it is not listed as an available benefit for that subscription in the portal. The documentation states that benefits vary by subscription level and are subject to change.

    For help using benefits, the portal provides activation details for each available benefit. For assistance with subscription visibility, accounts, sales, or billing, use Visual Studio Subscriptions support.

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  2. Leon Tran (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 2,150 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-08-12T01:49:42.2966667+00:00

    Hi @Rob Kelley ,

    Thank you for posting your question.

    The benefit you are referring to is likely Cloud Academy (a QA company). It is an online learning platform that provides courses, hands-on labs, assessments, and certification preparation. Eligible Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise subscriptions may include 12 months of access.

    To activate the benefit:

    1. Sign in to the Visual Studio Subscriptions portal with the account associated with your subscription.
    2. On the Benefits tab, look for Cloud Academy (a QA company). You can select Professional Development to narrow the list.
    3. Select Activate, enter the requested information, and select Redeem.
    4. Check your email and follow the instructions to create your Cloud Academy account.

    If the Cloud Academy tile is not listed, please make sure you are using the correct account and have selected the correct subscription. Availability depends on the subscription type and channel.

    For eligibility details and activation instructions, see Cloud Academy benefit in Visual Studio subscriptions.

    Hope this helps! If my answer was helpful so far, you can follow this guidance to provide some feedback. This also help others find the solution easier. 

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