This course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI), and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions. The course is not designed to teach learners to become professional data scientists or software developers, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify Azure services to support them.
Duration - 5 Hours
Level - Beginner
Style - Self paced
Course Type - Credential Ready
Certification - Yes
Hands on Labs - No
Solution Areas - Cloud & AI Platform, Innovate with Azure AI Apps and Agents
Featured Product - Azure
In this introductory module, we will walk you through the key information you need to know before starting your certification prep course. You'll gain a clear understanding of the steps, expectations, and benefits
This module provides a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and its key subfields. Learners will explore the core principles behind AI systems, the types of problems AI can solve, and the role of data in enabling intelligent applications. The module also introduces Machine Learning concepts, including model training, evaluation, and deployment workflows. Participants will gain familiarity with Microsoft Azure’s AI ecosystem, learning how Azure AI services support various ML and generative AI capabilities. By the end of this module, learners will understand how generative AI works, its use cases, and how these solutions can be implemented using Azure’s tools and services.
This module introduces learners to key cognitive AI domains—Natural Language Processing (NLP), Speech AI, and Computer Vision. The module covers the foundational principles behind each of these fields and demonstrates how they enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human-like communication. Participants will also explore Azure’s specialized cognitive services that support NLP, speech recognition, and image analysis. The module concludes with an introduction to AI-powered information extraction, highlighting how organizations can automate data extraction from documents using Azure’s intelligent processing solutions.
If you have further questions or need additional support, this module provides everything you need to know.