AI-901T00: Introduction to AI in Azure
This course is for aspiring technology professionals at the beginning of their career in AI solution development. Some knowledge of Python coding syntax and programming techniques is useful. Additionally, knowledge of core cloud concepts, including cloud storage, cloud compute, and cloud-based authentication and authorization is recommended.
Note: This course replaces AI-900 (with the same title) and reflects the evolution of AI in general and the Azure AI platform in particular, as well as the growing level of technical competence among learners seeking to build skills in AI app and agent development.
What you will learn
With a focus on practical applications, the course covers:
- Generative AI and Agents
- AI Concepts in Azure
- Computer Vision Solutions
- Natural Language Processing (NLP
- Speech and Knowledge Mining
What products and services will you use and learn about in this course
- Core Platform & Development Tooling
- Microsoft Azure AI Foundry
- Azure OpenAI Service
- Azure Machine Learning Fundamentals
- Azure AI Foundry SDK
- AI Workloads & Cognitive Services
- Azure AI Language
- Azure AI Vision
- Azure AI Speech
- Azure AI Document Intelligence
- Azure Bot Service
- Key Concepts & Principles
- Responsible AI Principles
- Prompt Engineering
- Agentic AI Workflows
- Prerequisites & Supportive Services
- Azure Portal
- Python Programming
- Microsoft Learn Platform
Prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (Beta)
This course is designed to help students confidently prepare for the AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (Beta) exam.
Note: To pass the certification test, studying outside the course may be required to ensure all the concepts are fully understood.
Module 1: AI concepts for developers and technology professionals
Learn core AI concepts and terminology, starting with a basic introduction and then diving into common AI workloads like:
- Generative AI and agents
- Computer vision
- Speech
- Natural language processing and text analysis
- Information extraction
Lessons:
- Introduction to AI concepts
- Introduction to generative AI and agents
- Introduction to natural language processing concepts
- Introduction to AI speech concepts
- Introduction to computer vision concepts
- Introduction to AI-powered information extraction concepts
Exercises:
- Explore a simple AI agent
- Explore generative AI
- Explore text analytics
- Explore AI speech
- Explore computer vision
- Explore AI information extraction
Module 2: Get started with AI applications and agents on Azure
Learn how to get started with AI workloads and solutions in Microsoft Foundry. Start with a basic introduction and then dive into common AI workloads like:
- Generative AI and agents
- Text analysis
- Speech
- Computer vision
- Information extraction
Lessons:
- Get started with AI in Azure
- Get started with generative AI and agents in Azure
- Get started with text analysis in Azure
- Get started with speech in Azure
- Get started with computer vision in Azure
- Get started with AI-powered information extraction in Azure
Exercises:
- Get started with Microsoft Foundry
- Get started with generative AI and agents in Microsoft Foundry
- Get started with text analysis in Microsoft Foundry
- Get started with speech in Microsoft Foundry
- Get started with computer vision in Microsoft Foundry
- Get started with Content Understanding in Microsoft Foundry
