We’ve been thrilled to see so many of you jump back into your Pluralsight benefit after our April 3rd announcement about extended access. Your enthusiasm for learning and leveling up with Visual Studio inspires us every day. If you haven’t had a chance to dive in yet—or want to explore what’s new since then—I wanted to share an update on some exciting new courses and paths that we think you’ll find especially valuable.

More Time to Learn, More Ways to Grow

Visual Studio developers on a paid Professional or Enterprise subscription unlock exclusive learning opportunities—Professional subscribers receive 6 months of complimentary Pluralsight access, while Enterprise subscribers get a full 12 months. That’s even more time to immerse yourself in expert-led courses, hands-on labs, and certification prep, all tailored to the latest Microsoft technologies.

Why does this matter? Because we know how busy developers are juggling projects, deadlines, and meetings. Pluralsight offers you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, whenever and wherever it fits your schedule.

What’s New on Pluralsight?

Pluralsight was recently named a Leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave, earning the highest scores in strategy, hands-on learning, skill benchmarking, innovation, and partner ecosystem. This platform is built to help you grow your career with courses designed by industry experts — and the content keeps evolving.

Here are some of the standout new courses you’ll want to check out:

• VS Code Foundations (Beginner, Published July 2025) Many developers switch between Visual Studio IDE and Visual Studio Code, choosing the right tool for different tasks. This course helps you get comfortable with VS Code’s interface, extensions, command palette, source control, and AI-powered features—so you can make the most of both environments.
• Secure Development with GitHub Copilot (Beginner, Published May 2025) GitHub Copilot can speed up your coding, but like any powerful tool, security matters. Learn how to configure Copilot to keep your company’s intellectual property safe, find vulnerabilities in your code, and fix them before they become problems. This course is essential for writing secure software with AI-assisted coding.
• Prompt Engineering (Beginner, Published April 2025) Generative AI is everywhere, but knowing how to ask the right questions is key. This learning path teaches you how to craft effective prompts that produce precise, context-aware outputs with models like GPT-4. Perfect for developers and data scientists eager to unlock AI’s full potential.
• Generative AI and Copilot in Microsoft Fabric (Intermediate, Updated March 2025) Imagine having a sidekick that helps you create, troubleshoot, and analyze data with AI-driven insights. This course shows you how to leverage Copilot and generative AI across Microsoft Fabric services like data pipelines and Power BI to boost your productivity and creativity.
• Automating Azure Blob and Archive Storage Operations (Advanced, Updated May 2025) Cloud automation is a must-have skill. Learn how to automate Azure storage workflows, implement infrastructure as code, and integrate securely with your existing systems in this deep dive.
• Designing Serverless Architectures with Azure Functions (Advanced, Updated May 2025) Build scalable, event-driven cloud applications with Azure Functions. Explore microservice patterns, event integration, monitoring, and security best practices for serverless architectures.

Ready to Unlock Your Extended Pluralsight Access?

If you’re a Visual Studio Professional or Enterprise subscriber, your Pluralsight access is waiting for you. Simply head over to my.visualstudio.com, log in with your Visual Studio credentials, and activate your benefit. If you have additional questions regarding this benefit, check out this article.

Thanks for being part of the Visual Studio community. We can’t wait to see where your learning journey takes you next.

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