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Introduction to Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
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  • Start Date: 05 Sep, 2022
  • 5 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Develop the skills necessary to kickstart a career in machine learning and artificial intelligence using Azure services.

Course Fee: Free
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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Prepare for the AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals Exam









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Artificial intelligence has turned science fiction into a reality, creating almost limitless technological possibilities.


On this five-week course, you’ll learn how AI can improve apps, advance technology, and develop solutions. With this knowledge, you’ll be ready to take the AI-900 exam and open the door to a career in artificial intelligence.


Explore AI applications and the basics of machine learning


AI has enabled incredible advances in sectors from healthcare to environmental protection.


On this course, you’ll examine machine learning processes, from anomaly detection to knowledge mining. You’ll learn how to use Azure Machine Learning designer to perform automated machine learning techniques and discover their real-world applications.


With this knowledge, you’ll be able to develop AI solutions to theoretical and real-life problems.


Improve image analysis with Computer Vision


Computer Vision allows software systems to see the world through images and video. Using the Computer Vision service, you’ll learn how to detect objects, classify images, and read text.


Discover natural language processing using Azure analysis services


Azure’s Language service has a range of tools that allow you to improve your applications’ accessibility and communication with users.


You’ll learn how Azure tools can translate text, synthesize speech, and create language models, finishing by learning to create a bot that can answer user questions.


By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to use Azure services to assist your AI processes and be ready to take the AI-900 exam, demonstrating your knowledge of AI and machine learning.


This course is designed for anyone wanting to further their knowledge of AI and machine learning, in particular those wishing to take the AI-900 exam.


It is recommended that you have some general programming knowledge or experience before taking this course.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

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