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Posted date: Feb 12, 2026
Category: Business Program Management
Location: Multiple Locations, Multiple Locations
Employment type: Internship
Work location type: 0 days / week in-office – remote
Role: Individual Contributor
Description
OverviewJoin us in Global Skilling and be a part of a team that is dedicated to maximizing human potential through transformative skilling experiences. Together, we will inspire skill development through world-class learning experiences for employees, customers, partners, and future generations.   
The Compete & Market Intelligence team delivers clear, actionable insights on competitors, market shifts and emerging skilling trends that inform strategy and help design the best learning experiences. As the Compete & Market Intelligence intern, you will investigate emerging learning technology startups and identify potential partners that can strengthen Microsoft’s skilling ecosystem. You will also analyze learning behaviors and trends among university students to understand what would make Copilot compelling and drive stronger adoption among next generation learners. 
As a Business Program Management Intern, you will identify, define, and design opportunities to support and/or develop new programs or improve current programs. You will advocate for and demonstrate the value of the program through clearly defined metrics in order to gain buy in from stakeholders, partners, and customers. You will monitor programs to ensure all activities align with program objectives and ensure program processes are executed efficiently including change management and/or program improvement efforts.
This role is 100% remote and may be performed from any US based location during the 8-week program which starts June 15, 2026, through August 7, 2026.  
Responsibilities
Support research on emerging learning‑technology trends and startups to identify opportunities that could strengthen Microsoft’s skilling programs.
Help analyze user, market, and competitive data—including learning behaviors—to uncover insights that inform program improvements and drive adoption of tools like Copilot.
Contribute to evaluating program performance by reviewing success metrics and surfacing recommendations to enhance effectiveness and user experience.
Synthesize research and insights into clear, actionable recommendations for program owners and partner teams.
Collaborate with partners to build program collateral, share learnings, and support stakeholder alignment.
Participate in a cross‑intern project performing structured teardowns to identify issues, opportunities and provide improvement recommendations across an end‑to‑end experience.
Prepare and deliver a final presentation to Global Skilling stakeholders, summarizing insights, recommendations, and potential next steps.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or related field during the academic term immediately before the internship.  
Must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate studies. 
 
Preferred Requirements: 
Experience in program management, process management, or process improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise narratives and recommendations. 
Curiosity about emerging learning technologies, digital education, AI tools, and student trends. 
Experience with competitive, market, or startup ecosystem research, including analyzing user behaviors or other market data.
The base pay range for this internship is USD $4550.00 - $8170.00 per month. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $6210.00 - $9320.00 per month.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-intern-pay
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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