As I talk with Visual Studio developers about the learning and skilling benefits included in their subscription, one thing I hear often is:

“I wish I had more time to actually use Pluralsight.”

Starting today, I’m pleased to share that we’re doing something about that.

We’ve extended access to Pluralsight for all Visual Studio subscribers—12 months for Enterprise and 6 months for Professional—giving you more time to build skills, prepare for certifications, and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.

Why this matters

We know developers are juggling a lot—projects, meetings, and ever-evolving tech. That’s why we’ve worked to extend the window of opportunity. Pluralsight is a powerful platform with thousands of expert-led courses, hands-on labs, and certification prep tools designed for real-world development.

Our internal data shows that Visual Studio learners typically spend 6 to 8 hours per course, and popular topics like C# and Angular align directly with enterprise needs. The extended access means you now have time to go deeper, revisit skills, or explore something entirely new—on your schedule.

Get hands-on with Skills Labs

Beyond courses, Pluralsight’s Skills labs give you a chance to learn by doing. These labs offer fully provisioned environments where you can try things out without risk—spin up virtual machines, configure Azure services, work with Git, or explore Power BI.

It’s the kind of practice that builds confidence—and makes the learning stick.

Here’s what’s included

With your extended access, here’s just a sample of what you can tap into:

• Generative AI: 150+ courses, including 20+ focused on GitHub Copilot to help you boost productivity with AI-assisted coding.
• Azure Deep Dives: 489+ courses, from cloud fundamentals to advanced Azure architecture.
• C# Learning Paths: Nearly 100 courses to sharpen your skills in one of the most widely used enterprise languages.
• Labs for Microsoft Azure: Over 500 hands-on labs, including 61 new ones added in the past year.
• Certification Prep: Courses and resources supporting 30+ Microsoft and Azure certifications to help validate your skills.

Your growth is our commitment

At Visual Studio, we’re invested in helping you succeed—not just with tools, but with the resources to support your career. This expanded Pluralsight benefit is just one part of that commitment. Whether you’re diving into cloud tech, prepping for a cert, or just trying to sharpen your day-to-day workflow—we’ve got your back.

Eligibility: Who Gets Extended Access Copy link

This benefit is available to Visual Studio Professional and Enterprise subscribers with a standard Visual Studio subscription. If you’re unsure about your subscription type or want more details, check out the Visual Studio + Pluralsight documentation on Microsoft Learn.

How to get started

If you’re a Visual Studio Enterprise or Professional subscriber, head to my.visualstudio.com and activate your extended Pluralsight access. It’s already waiting for you.

You’ve got more time. Now’s the moment to make the most of it.

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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