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CloudThat Wins Microsoft FY26 Superstars Award, Marking Its Eighth Microsoft Recognition
CloudThat, a Bengaluru‑based training and consulting firm, was named the India winner of Microsoft’s FY26 Superstars Award Campaign on September 2, 2026. The honor marks the company’s fourth Superstars title and its eighth overall Microsoft recognition since 2017.
The FY26 campaign highlighted CloudThat’s reach, training 380,000 learners in a single year. Two hundred thousand of those participants completed Microsoft 365 Copilot skilling programs, while 85,000 learners finished Azure Data & AI modules. The firm also reported sustained growth in Microsoft Certified Professionals and steady learner acquisition throughout the year.
Industry context underscores the award’s relevance. Gartner projects that by 2027, roughly 80 % of engineering staff will need to upskill to keep pace with generative AI. IBM research notes that although many employees have access to AI tools, confidence and capability in using them remain limited. Enterprise AI adoption therefore increasingly depends on the availability of trained talent.
CloudThat’s long‑standing partnership with Microsoft is reflected in its trainer ecosystem. Twenty of its in‑house Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) were listed in Microsoft’s Top 100 Global MCT list for 2025, and 13 trainers received MCT Quality Awards for 2026. This depth of certified training expertise enables the firm to deliver large‑scale skilling programs while maintaining a focus on certification outcomes.
Beyond corporate skilling, CloudThat has expanded into government and higher‑education markets. Under the AI Pragya program, launched by the Centre for e‑Governance in Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with Microsoft, the firm trained 1,560 government officials in Copilot, Azure, Responsible AI, and cybersecurity. A similar program in the Maldives reportedly increased monthly active usage of Microsoft tools by 20% after training.
In higher education, CloudThat partners with institutions to embed Microsoft technologies and certifications into curricula. Current collaborations include IIT (BHU) Varanasi, Shree Vaishnav Vidyapeeth University, Acharya, SKITM Indore, and GD Goenka University. Students can progress through seven Microsoft certification pathways covering Azure, AI, Data Science, and Business Applications. The company plans to extend this model to 50 institutions over the next twelve months.
Founder and CEO Bhavesh Goswami said the award confirms Microsoft’s trust in CloudThat’s skilling ecosystem over a decade. He added that the recognition gives confidence as the firm expands its global footprint and continues to build AI skilling capabilities.
The FY26 Superstars award reinforces CloudThat’s role in enabling enterprises, governments, and academic institutions to develop AI, cloud, and digital skills at scale. The company’s next steps include scaling its trainer network, deepening government partnerships, and expanding institutional collaborations.
The award comes at a time when enterprises are accelerating AI adoption, and the availability of certified talent remains a critical factor for successful implementation. CloudThat’s continued recognition by Microsoft signals that its training model is aligned with the evolving needs of the AI and cloud market.
The company’s current focus is on sustaining learner growth, expanding its trainer ecosystem, and broadening its reach in government and higher‑education sectors. No additional regulatory actions or funding announcements were reported at this time.
The FY26 campaign highlighted CloudThat’s reach, training 380,000 learners in a single year. Two hundred thousand of those participants completed Microsoft 365 Copilot skilling programs, while 85,000 learners finished Azure Data & AI modules. The firm also reported sustained growth in Microsoft Certified Professionals and steady learner acquisition throughout the year.
Industry context underscores the award’s relevance. Gartner projects that by 2027, roughly 80 % of engineering staff will need to upskill to keep pace with generative AI. IBM research notes that although many employees have access to AI tools, confidence and capability in using them remain limited. Enterprise AI adoption therefore increasingly depends on the availability of trained talent.
CloudThat’s long‑standing partnership with Microsoft is reflected in its trainer ecosystem. Twenty of its in‑house Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) were listed in Microsoft’s Top 100 Global MCT list for 2025, and 13 trainers received MCT Quality Awards for 2026. This depth of certified training expertise enables the firm to deliver large‑scale skilling programs while maintaining a focus on certification outcomes.
Beyond corporate skilling, CloudThat has expanded into government and higher‑education markets. Under the AI Pragya program, launched by the Centre for e‑Governance in Uttar Pradesh in collaboration with Microsoft, the firm trained 1,560 government officials in Copilot, Azure, Responsible AI, and cybersecurity. A similar program in the Maldives reportedly increased monthly active usage of Microsoft tools by 20% after training.
In higher education, CloudThat partners with institutions to embed Microsoft technologies and certifications into curricula. Current collaborations include IIT (BHU) Varanasi, Shree Vaishnav Vidyapeeth University, Acharya, SKITM Indore, and GD Goenka University. Students can progress through seven Microsoft certification pathways covering Azure, AI, Data Science, and Business Applications. The company plans to extend this model to 50 institutions over the next twelve months.
Founder and CEO Bhavesh Goswami said the award confirms Microsoft’s trust in CloudThat’s skilling ecosystem over a decade. He added that the recognition gives confidence as the firm expands its global footprint and continues to build AI skilling capabilities.
The FY26 Superstars award reinforces CloudThat’s role in enabling enterprises, governments, and academic institutions to develop AI, cloud, and digital skills at scale. The company’s next steps include scaling its trainer network, deepening government partnerships, and expanding institutional collaborations.
The award comes at a time when enterprises are accelerating AI adoption, and the availability of certified talent remains a critical factor for successful implementation. CloudThat’s continued recognition by Microsoft signals that its training model is aligned with the evolving needs of the AI and cloud market.
The company’s current focus is on sustaining learner growth, expanding its trainer ecosystem, and broadening its reach in government and higher‑education sectors. No additional regulatory actions or funding announcements were reported at this time.
