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Azure AI - Building Intelligent Applications

Ready to build AI that actually solves problems? This is your roadmap from understanding AI concepts to deploying intelligent applications that make a real difference.

Your Learning Journey

Start here if you’re new to AI: AI-900 builds your foundation
Ready to build solutions: AI-102 teaches you to architect and implement
Want hands-on development: AI-3016 gets you building in AI Foundry
Need specific skills: Applied Skills courses for targeted capabilities

🎯 Foundation: Understanding AI

AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals

Build your AI vocabulary and confidence

This is where everyone should start. We’ll cover machine learning basics, cognitive services, and responsible AI - all without requiring you to write code.

Resource	Link
Certification Overview	Microsoft Learn - Exam
Official Course	AI-900T00 Training
Hands-on Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions
Study Guide	Exam Study Guide

🏗️ Professional Level: Building AI Solutions

AI-102: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Learn to architect and implement production AI solutions

This is the professional-level certification. You’ll design and build AI solutions using Azure’s cognitive services, machine learning, and knowledge mining capabilities.

Resource	Link
Certification Overview	Microsoft Learn - Exam
Official Course	AI-102T00 Training
Study Guide	Exam Study Guide
AI Services Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions

🛠️ Development Focus: Building with AI Foundry

AI-3016: Develop Generative AI Apps in Azure

Hands-on development of intelligent applications

Roll up your sleeves and build real AI applications. This course focuses on practical development using Azure AI Foundry’s tools and services.

Resource	Link
Official Course	AI-3016 Training
AI Foundry Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions
OpenAI Integration Labs	GitHub OpenAI Labs

AI-3022: Implement Knowledge Mining with Azure AI Search

Extract insights from large amounts of unstructured data

Transform documents, images, and other content into searchable knowledge using Azure AI Search and cognitive skills.

Resource	Link
Official Course	AI-3022 Training
Knowledge Mining Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions

AI-3026: Develop AI Agents on Azure

Build intelligent agents that can reason and take action

Learn to create AI agents that can understand context, make decisions, and interact with multiple systems to accomplish complex tasks.

Resource	Link
Official Course	AI-3026 Training

AZ-2005: Develop Generative AI Solutions with Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel

Advanced development with OpenAI integration and orchestration

Master the Semantic Kernel SDK to build sophisticated AI applications that can chain multiple AI services and integrate with your existing systems.

Resource	Link
Applied Skills Assessment	Microsoft Learn - Applied Skills
Training Course	AZ-2005 Training

🎯 Applied Skills: Targeted Capabilities

These courses teach specific skills you can apply immediately. Perfect for building expertise in particular areas.

AI-3002: Develop AI Information Extraction Solutions

Automate document processing and data extraction

Resource	Link
Applied Skills Assessment	Microsoft Learn - Applied Skills
Training Course	AI-3002 Training
Document Intelligence Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions

AI-3003: Build Natural Language Processing Solutions

Create intelligent text analysis and understanding

Resource	Link
Applied Skills Assessment	Microsoft Learn - Applied Skills
Training Course	AI-3003 Training
Language Service Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions

AI-3004: Build an Azure AI Vision Solution

Develop intelligent image and video analysis

Resource	Link
Applied Skills Assessment	Microsoft Learn - Applied Skills
Training Course	AI-3004 Training
Computer Vision Labs	GitHub Lab Instructions

AI-3019: Build AI Apps with Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Integrate AI capabilities with modern database solutions

Learn to combine AI services with PostgreSQL to create intelligent, data-driven applications.

Resource	Link
Training Course	AI-3019 Training

💼 Business and Leadership Focus

AI-3017: Microsoft AI for Business Leaders

Strategic AI adoption for decision makers

Perfect for executives and managers who need to understand AI’s business impact without getting into technical details.

Resource	Link
Training Course	AI-3017 Training

AI-3025: Work Smarter with AI

Practical AI tools for everyday productivity

Learn to use AI tools effectively in your daily work - perfect for any professional looking to boost productivity.

Resource	Link
Training Course	AI-3025 Training

🎨 Creative and Specialized Applications

AI-3024: Design a Dream Destination with AI

Creative AI applications for design and visualization

Explore AI’s creative potential through hands-on projects that combine technology with design thinking.

Resource	Link
Training Course	AI-3024 Training

🚀 Bonus Resources

Free Services to Get Started

Free AI Services for Apps - Start building without spending money

Additional Development Resources

Generative AI for Beginners - 21-lesson course on GitHub
Responsible AI Tools and Practices - Build AI responsibly
How to Deploy AI Safely - Security best practices for AI deployment
Azure Machine Learning Training - Deep dive into ML operations

My Teaching Approach

Having worked with AI at Microsoft and Amazon, I focus on practical applications that solve real business problems. In my classes, we’ll:

Start with business scenarios before diving into technical details
Build working solutions you can adapt for your own projects
Focus on prompt engineering and getting AI to work reliably
Cover the gotchas I’ve learned from implementing AI in production

The goal isn’t just passing exams - it’s building AI solutions that actually help your business save time and money.

Questions or Need Help?

Each of these courses builds on the others, but you don’t have to take them in order. During our sessions, we’ll figure out the best path based on your background and goals.

Ready to get started? Let’s build some intelligent applications!