# AI-900T00: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Course

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/courses/ai900t00-microsoft-azure-ai-fundamentals>

## Overview

This course introduces fundamental 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 students 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. The course is designed as a blended learning experience that combines instructor-led training with online materials on the Microsoft Learn platform (https://azure.com/learn). The hands-on exercises in the course are based on Learn modules, and students are encouraged to use the content on Learn as reference materials to reinforce what they learn in the class and to explore topics in more depth.

## What you'll learn

- Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations.
- Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure.
- Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure.
- Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure.
- Describe features of conversational AI workloads on Azure.

## Curriculum

#### Module 1: Introduction to AI

- Artificial Intelligence in Azure
- Responsible AI

#### Module 2: Machine Learning

- Introduction to Machine Learning
- Azure Machine Learning

#### Module 3: Computer Vision

- Computer Vision Concepts
- Computer Vision in Azure

#### Module 4: Natural Language Processing

- Azure services for analyzing text
- Speech recognition and synthesis
- Language translation and command interpretation

#### Module 5: Conversational AI

- Conversational AI Concepts
- Conversational AI in Azure

## Instructors

### Bruce Gay — Instructor

Bruce is an engaging trainers and program manager who brings 25+ years practical experience to deliver effective and experiential training to students. Able to engage adult learners with a range of backgrounds and professional experiences. Successful at building effective stakeholder relationships and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams for solution delivery.

Bruce has over 25 years of project and program management experience across multiple industries. He has a Masters degree from The George Washington University and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. 

Bruce currently runs his own freelance training and consulting business, helping project managers and team leaders improve their business skills, become better leaders, and achieve professional greatness. 

Bruce is a well-received speaker in the areas of design thinking, project management, cross-team collaboration, and AI tools for projects, and has presented at regional and international conferences.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579