US Region Program Offerings are open to all US service members and are held within the US time zones (Pacific or Central Time Zones). The available time zones will be listed under each program offering.
Eligibility:
  • US Active Duty transitioning Service Members within 180-days of end of service at program start. For eligibility exceptions see FAQs ataka.ms/MSSA-FAQ.
  • US National Guard and Reserve Members
  • US Veterans
All applicants MUST:
  • Attend or view a MSSA information session ataka.ms/MSSAvirtualbrief.
  • Complete applicable prerequisite training and certification that corresponds to the MSSA learning path for which you are applying.

    • MSSA Learning Path Prerequisites
    Server and Cloud Administration (SCA) Complete Networking and Administration Fundamentals in LinkedIn Learning
    Cloud Application Development (CAD) Go to aka.ms/MSSACollection-CAD and complete required training and certification
    Cybersecurity Operations (CSO) Complete Cybersecurity Fundamentals in LinkedIn Learning and submit CompTIA Sec+ Certification
US Active Duty Transitioning Service Members MUST:
  • Secure command approval to participate
  • Submit a document to verify your military service. Acceptable documents include Basic Individual Record (BIR), Basic Training Record (BTR), Transition Orders, Service Record Brief (SRB/ORB/ERB) or Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
US National Guard and Reservist Members MUST:
  • Secure command approval to participate
  • Submit a document to verify your military service. Acceptable documents include Basic Individual Record (BIR), Basic Training Record (BTR), Transition Orders, Service Record Brief (SRB/ORB/ERB) or Leave and Earnings Statement (LES).
US Veterans MUST:
  • Submit a DD-214, proof of honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions
For additional information, contact MSSAops@microsoft.com.
Programs

MSSA-Military Spouse October 2024

Application Window: May 13, 2024, 8:00 AM Pacific Time – May 27, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Cohort Dates:  October 14, 2024 – February 27, 2025
Learning Path(s) Offered: Technical Program Management (TPM)
 
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MSSA November 2024

Application Window: June 17, 2024, 8:00 AM Pacific Time – July 1, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Cohort Dates:  November 4, 2024 – March 11, 2025
Learning Path(s) Offered: Cloud Application Development (CAD), Cybersecurity Operations (CSO), and Server and Cloud Administration (SCA)

Once the application window opens, click the link below to apply for this MSSA-US program offering.
The application window is for you to fill out the application form only. Documents will be requested at a later time via email notification.
 
We are unable to accept early or late applications.
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MSSA January 2025

Application Window: September 2, 2024, 8:00 AM Pacific Time – September 16, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Cohort Dates:  January 13, 2025 – May 9, 2025
Learning Path(s) Offered: Cloud Application Development (CAD), Cybersecurity Operations (CSO), and Server and Cloud Administration (SCA)

Once the application window opens, click the link below to apply for this MSSA-US program offering.
The application window is for you to fill out the application form only. Documents will be requested at a later time via email notification.
 
We are unable to accept early or late applications.
Please login to apply for this Program.

MSSA-Military Spouse February 2025

Application Window: September 23, 2024, 8:00 AM Pacific Time – September 30, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Cohort Dates: February 10, 2025 – June 6, 2025
Learning Path(s) Offered: Technical Program Management (TPM)
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MSSA April 2025

Application Window: November 18, 2024, 8:00 AM Pacific Time – December 2, 2024, 5:00 PM Pacific Time
Cohort Dates:  April 7, 2025 – August 1, 2025
Learning Path(s) Offered: Cloud Application Development (CAD), Cybersecurity Operations (CSO), and Server and Cloud Administration (SCA)

Once the application window opens, click the link below to apply for this MSSA-US program offering.
The application window is for you to fill out the application form only. Documents will be requested at a later time via email notification.
 
We are unable to accept early or late applications.
Please login to apply for this Program.