Azure AI Services: Introduction

Overview

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft's Azure AI Services. It serves as a starting point for understanding the broad spectrum of artificial intelligence capabilities that Azure offers.

You will gain foundational knowledge about the various AI services available, learning what each one is intended for and the types of AI functionalities they provide. Expect to explore key areas such as computer vision, which enables machines to "see" and interpret images, natural language processing, which allows computers to understand and generate human language, and machine learning, which empowers systems to learn from data and make predictions.

The content will give you a sense of how these services can be applied in real-world scenarios, helping you grasp the potential of Azure AI for solving various problems and enhancing applications. Essentially, you'll walk away with a solid overview of the Azure AI landscape, ready to dive deeper into specific services as needed.

Syllabus

• Course Introduction
Overview of Azure AI Services
Learning Objectives
• Introduction to Azure
Basics of Microsoft Azure
Navigating the Azure Portal
• Understanding Azure AI Capabilities
Overview of AI Services
Key Areas of Azure AI
• Computer Vision with Azure
Introduction to Azure Computer Vision
Basic Concepts: Image Analysis and Processing
Real-world Applications and Use Cases
• Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Azure
Understanding Azure Cognitive Services for NLP
Text Analytics and Language Understanding
Applications of NLP in Industry
• Machine Learning with Azure
Introduction to Azure Machine Learning
Creating and Training Machine Learning Models
Deployment and Maintenance of ML Solutions
• Integrating Azure AI Services
Overview of Azure AI Integration Options
Combining Multiple AI Services
Best Practices and Strategies
• Practical Application and Case Studies
Real-world Scenarios and Problem Solving
Case Studies: Successful Implementations of Azure AI
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Summary of Key Learnings
Resources for Further Study
Certification Pathways and Career Opportunities in Azure AI
• Q&A and Course Wrap-up

Subjects

Programming