Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction—it's powering applications in healthcare, finance, manufacturing, marketing, education, and even entertainment. The AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals certification is your entry point into the world of AI and cloud-based intelligence.

This course is designed for absolute beginners—you don’t need any background in coding, data science, or cloud computing. Whether you’re a business professional looking to understand AI from a strategic perspective, a student exploring career options, or a tech enthusiast eager to learn, this course will equip you with a strong, practical foundation in AI concepts and hands-on experience using Microsoft Azure AI services.

You’ll not only prepare for the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals exam but also develop real-world knowledge of how AI is transforming industries and how you can be part of this transformation.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

Understand the Core Concepts of Artificial Intelligence

• Define AI and explain its various types and capabilities

• Recognize common AI workloads like computer vision, speech, natural language processing, and predictive analytics

• Differentiate between AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning

Grasp the Basics of Machine Learning

• Understand the life cycle of a machine learning model

• Learn key concepts such as features, labels, training, and evaluation

• Distinguish between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning

Get Hands-On with Azure AI Services

• Navigate Microsoft Azure’s AI tools without writing code

• Use Azure Cognitive Services to analyze text, images, speech, and language

• Explore services like Azure Machine Learning, Azure Bot Service, and Azure OpenAI

Explore Real-World AI Use Cases

• Discover how organizations apply AI in customer service, marketing, healthcare, and finance

• Learn to identify the right AI service for solving specific business problems

Learn the Principles of Responsible AI

• Understand Microsoft’s AI ethics framework

• Learn how to identify and mitigate bias, ensure fairness, and maintain transparency in AI solutions

Course Content Breakdown

Module 1: Introduction to AI Concepts

• What is Artificial Intelligence?

• AI vs. Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning

• Real-world examples and industry applications

• The impact of AI on jobs and the economy

Module 2: Machine Learning in Azure

• Supervised and unsupervised learning

• Model training, evaluation, and prediction

• Introduction to Azure Machine Learning Studio (no-code environment)

• AutoML and drag-and-drop model creation

Module 3: Computer Vision

• Image classification and object detection

• Face recognition and facial analysis

• Optical Character Recognition (OCR)

• Using Azure AI Vision and Face API

Module 4: Natural Language Processing (NLP)

• Text analytics: sentiment, key phrases, and language detection

• Language translation using Azure Translator

• Question answering and language understanding (LUIS and Azure Language Service)

Module 5: Speech Capabilities

• Speech to text and text to speech conversion

• Real-time translation and voice recognition

• Using Azure Speech Studio for hands-on demos

Module 6: Conversational AI

• Introduction to chatbots and digital assistants

• Building no-code bots using Azure Bot Framework and Power Virtual Agents

• Integrating bots into websites and apps

Module 7: Responsible AI

• Ethics and fairness in AI development

• Privacy, security, and compliance considerations

• Microsoft’s six principles of responsible AI

Module 8: Preparing for the AI-900 Exam

• Exam format and question types

• Study tips and practice resources

• Sample exam walkthrough and tips for success