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Microsoft AI Fundamentals

This course introduces the fundamental concepts related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create solutions.

Successful completion of the course and final exam will earn candidates the official Microsoft Certification AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals.

Offered online with: Bletchley Campus

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What will I do?

This course introduces fundamental concepts related to artificial intelligence and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create solutions. Topics include AI workloads and considerations, principles of machine learning, computer vision workloads and natural language processing.

Course materials are studied remotely and at your own pace through the Microsoft Learn portal. Materials are a mixture of videos, reading and labs. Unlimited practice exams are included, and you will sit the final exam remotely whilst being supervised by a member of staff. This is a globally recognised and industry-endorsed Microsoft certification.

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Is it for me?

This exam is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds. Data science and software engineering experience are not required; however, awareness of cloud basics and client-server applications would be beneficial.


What’s next?

You can progress towards additional Microsoft qualifications to improve your understanding with industry recognised qualifications. This course may lead to careers in the following areas:

  • AI Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • AI Developer
  • Solution Architect

You can discuss further career opportunities with our Digital Coach following successful completion of the respective programme.

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Are there any entry requirements?

Candidates should have foundational knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts. This course is intended for candidates with both technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Course highlights

We work with Microsoft to deliver these qualifications and cover the following areas:

  • Describe AI workloads and considerations
  • Describe fundamental principles of machine learning
  • Describe features of computer vision workloads
  • Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads
  • Describe features of conversational AI workloads

How much will I have to study each week?

A minimum of 5-6 study hours per week will be required to complete the course within 6 weeks.

Individual students working in the IT industry may have enhanced subject knowledge and we can arrange for their exam to take place within 2-3 weeks.

How will my progress be monitored?

You will be allocated to a specialist Digital Coach to review progress.

You will complete the modular Learning Paths to assess your performance.

You will attempt the Pre-Assessment activity online via MeasureUp (Microsoft’s official practice test website) to ensure you are ready to take the final exam.

All assessments will take place online with the final exam being monitored by a member of staff.