Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA) - Virtual Instructor Led Training program with tracks including Server and Cloud Administration, Cloud Application Development, and Cybersecurity Operations
Microsoft fully funds the Microsoft Software and Systems Academy (MSSA). Program costs are covered by Microsoft. For those accepted into the program, eBooks for the topics covered are provided at no cost to the participant. Any personal expenses (housing, meals, etc.) during the program are the responsibility of the service member. Participants in the MSSA Skillbridge training program are unpaid. MSSA is not an internship.The MSSA program provides transitioning service members and veterans, including Guard and Reserve members, with critical career skills required for today's growing technology industry. MSSA provides virtual instructor-led training for high-demand careers in cloud (software) development, cloud administration, and cybersecurity operations. Program graduates receive ongoing career search support and opportunities to network within Microsoft and with MSSA hiring partners.
Roles MSSA graduates have successfully been hired within: Software Engineers, Service Engineers, IT/Network Support, Operations, Project Mgmt., Program Mgmt., Help Desk (IT), Consultant, Support Engineer (IT), Sales, Premier Field Engineer, Technical Account Manager, Supply Chain Management, Cyber Specialist, System Security Manager, Cyber Security Engineer, and many more. Learning Paths: Cloud Application Development, Server and Cloud Administration, or Cybersecurity Operations.
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Service members (all branches) ready to begin the MSSA application process must hold a current honorable service status and must secure command authorization. Service members then need to see that they meet the admission requirements. Additionally, Service members must work with their base education center or MSSA Enrollment team to submit their application. The MSSA page provides more details: https://aka.ms/mssa
For further information, please see: https://aka.ms/mssa. For questions, please contact program POC at: mssaops@microsoft.com
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "How do virtual interns stay visible to hiring managers — what worked for past cohorts?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway