Through Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and industry-recognised Microsoft certifications, we create a clear journey from new entrant to productive solutions professional — with no traditional recruitment fees and no complicated hiring process.
Download the FDE Career JourneySkills Bootcamps + Microsoft Certifications
Outcome: AI-ready candidates prepared for employment
Supported Entry-Level Talent
Outcome: Candidates become productive employees quickly
Apprenticeships + Microsoft Certifications + Real workplace projects
Microsoft Copilot Support Professional
Outcome: Forward Development Engineers delivering value
Degree Apprenticeships + Microsoft Certifications
Outcome: Future AI and data leaders
Many employers want to grow AI capability but face barriers:
The Alternative: Instead of competing for expensive talent, build your own.
A Forward Development Engineer (FDE) is a modern digital professional who combines AI, automation, data and business problem-solving skills to help organisations become more productive and innovative.
Unlike traditional early-career hires who may require significant training before they add value, FDEs are developed through a structured journey centred on real-world application of Microsoft technologies from day one. Trained to:
Think of an FDE as: A future AI, data and automation specialist who grows with your business.
Every stage of the journey is underpinned by Microsoft technologies.
Increase productivity and accelerate adoption of AI tools.
Develop automation, data and business solutions without traditional software development barriers.
Recognised credentials aligned to real workplace capability.
A Simpler Way to Build AI Capability
Instead of struggling to recruit AI talent...
You have:
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