AI-900: Introduction to AI in Azure
Overview
This course introduces fundamentals concepts related to artificial intelligence (AI), and the services in Microsoft Azure that can be used to create AI solutions.
The course is not designed to teach students to become professional data scientists or software developers, but rather to build awareness of common AI workloads and the ability to identify Azure services to support them
Who should attend
The Azure AI Fundamentals course is designed for anyone interested in learning about the types of solution artificial intelligence (AI) makes possible, and the services on Microsoft Azure that you can use to create them.
The course includes hands-on activities that involve working with data and running code, so a knowledge of fundamental programming principles will be helpful
Prerequisites
You don’t need to have any experience of using Microsoft Azure before taking this course, but a basic level of familiarity with computer technology and the Internet is assumed. Some of the concepts covered in the course require a basic understanding of mathematics, such as the ability to interpret charts
What you'll learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Describe Artificial Intelligence workloads and considerations
- Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure
- Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure
- Describe features of Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads on Azure
- Describe features of conversational AI workloads on Azure
Course content
Introduction to AI in Azure
- Introduction to AI concepts
- Introduction to machine learning concepts
- Get started with machine learning in Azure
- Introduction to generative AI concepts
- Get started with generative AI in Azure
- Introduction to natural language processing concepts
- Get started with natural language processing in Azure
- Get started with speech in Azure
- Introduction to computer vision concepts
- Get started with computer vision in Azure
- Introduction to AI-powered information extraction concepts
- Get started with AI-powered information extraction in Azure
Common questions
When does AI-900: Introduction to AI in Azure next run?
The next date is Fri, 4 Sept 2026, and there are 3 further dates scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Christchurch, ACE Training Hamilton, ACE Training Auckland, live online. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does AI-900: Introduction to AI in Azure cost?
From $950 + GST per person. Pricing can differ by date and location, so check the option you want before booking.
Do I need any prior experience?
You don’t need to have any experience of using Microsoft Azure before taking this course, but a basic level of familiarity with computer technology and the Internet is assumed. Some of the concepts covered in the course require a basic understanding of mathematics, such as the ability to interpret charts
Can I attend online, or does it have to be in a classroom?
Both. Some dates run live online and others in-class — each date on this page shows its format, so pick whichever suits.
Can you run this course for my team?
Yes. Any ACE course can be delivered in-house at your workplace and tailored to your team's tools and goals — quote course code AI900 when you enquire.