TA Education AI Challenge
Recognising institutions developing staff and student AI skills.
Enter the UK AI Certification Competition and win prizes worth £500 for your school or college
Celebrate your institution’s commitment to digital excellence
TA Education has partnered with Microsoft Elevate to recognise UK education institutions that are actively encouraging staff and students to improve their digital skills and responsible use of AI.
We are offering free online courses for staff and students aged 13+, focused on the safe, effective, and responsible use of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat (free version).
Simply register your school or college to take part in the competition then, encourage staff and students to complete as many courses as possible before 30th June.
You’ll be in with a chance to win a prize worth £500 and, more importantly, gain recognition from Microsoft as an institution driving innovation, including an invite to receive your prize in person at an event taking place in London on the10th of July 2026.
The competition runs from
13 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.
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Competition Categories
Total number of staff certifications
Total number of student certifications
Percentage of staff certifications
Percentage of student certifications
How to Get Involved
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Whether you plan to enter the competition or not, your staff and students can benefit from free online courses created by UK educators. Courses include:
Courses suitable for all staff (admin and teaching)
- An Introduction to Using Generative AI (Copilot)
- Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Reduce Your Workload and Automate Tasks
Staff courses focused on Teaching and Learning
- Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Prepare Lessons Resources, Conduct Assessment, and Support Feedback
- Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Support Personalised Learning
Courses for students aged 13+
- How Students Can Use AI To Support Their Learning (Beginner, 13+)
- Advanced Use of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Support Your Learning (Intermediate, 13+)
Students in FE and HE institutions
- Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Support Your Studying
- Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat to Support Your Career Development
Prizes
Celebrate your institution’s achievements and take home some fantastic rewards.
Win A voucher worth £500 to redeem against TA services
Winners will also be invited to attend a UK Microsoft Elevate Celebration Day at the Microsoft office in Paddington, London on the 10th July 2026.
How Winners Are Selected
- Winners are determined by the highest value in each competition category
- In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random from the tied institutions
- TA Education will contact winning institutions using the information provided on the entry form
- Winning institutions will also be announced on TA Education social media channels
Terms and Conditions
Prizes must be redeemed by 31st December 2026.
Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Travel and accommodation for the celebration event are not included.
Full terms and conditions are available here.