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

NetCom Learning has been selected 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 and impactful implementation of Microsoft Cloud technologies. The recognition comes from more than 4,600 nominations across over 100 countries, highlighting the company's 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 and Sarder Inc., stated that being named a finalist represents a powerful affirmation of their shared mission with Microsoft to build a truly AI-ready world. The partnership continues to expand access to transformative skilling and unlock pathways of opportunity for learners everywhere. Across NetCom Learning and the broader Sarder Inc. AI ecosystem, the commitment remains to empower 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 to help 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, most notably 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 over 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 the winners and finalists of the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, noting that partners harnessed the transformative power of Microsoft Cloud and AI platforms to deliver groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of innovation. The ambition and creativity across the partner ecosystem continue to inspire, with the 2025 honorees representing what's possible when technology and purpose unite to empower customers around the world. Additional award details are available on the Microsoft Partner blog, with the full list of winners and finalists published online.