AI-901: Introduction to AI in Azure
Overview
AI-901T00: Introduction to AI in Azure is a beginner-level course that introduces core artificial intelligence concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure services. Learners explore key AI workloads such as generative AI, natural language processing, speech recognition, computer vision, and information extraction while gaining hands-on exposure to Microsoft Foundry tools and Azure AI capabilities. This course is ideal for developers, AI engineers, and technology professionals who want to begin building intelligent applications and AI-powered solutions on Azure.
Who should attend
- AI Engineer
- Software Developer
- Students at the college and university level
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:
- Understand fundamental artificial intelligence concepts and terminology
- Identify common AI workloads such as generative AI, natural language processing, speech, and computer vision
- Explain the basics of large language models (LLMs), prompts, and AI agents
- Explore Azure services used to build AI applications
- Build basic AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry tools
- Analyze text, speech, and images using Azure AI services
- Extract insights from unstructured data using AI-powered tools
- Apply responsible AI principles when designing AI solutions
Course content
AI concepts for developers and technology professionals
- Introduction to AI Concepts
- Introduction to AI
- Generative AI and Agents
- Text and Natural Language
- Speech
- Computer Vision
- Information Extraction
- Responsible AI
- Exercise : Explore a Simple AI Agent
- Introduction to Generative AI and Agents
- Introduction
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Prompts
- AI Agents
- Exercise : Explore Generative AI
- Introduction to Natural Language Processing Concepts
- Introduction
- Tokenization
- Statistical Text Analysis
- Semantic Language Models
- Exercise : Explore Text Analytics
- Introduction to AI Speech Concepts
- Introduction
- Speech-Enabled Solutions
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Synthesis
- Exercise : Explore AI Speech
- Introduction to Computer Vision Concepts
- Introduction
- Computer Vision Tasks and Techniques
- Images and Image Processing
- Convolutional Neural Networks
- Vision Transformers and Multimodal Models
- Image Generation
- Exercise : Explore Computer Vision
- Introduction to AI-Powered Information Extraction Concepts
- Introduction
- Overview of Information Extraction
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- Field Extraction and Mapping
- Exercise : Explore AI Information Extraction
Get started with AI applications and agents on Azure
- Get Started with AI in Azure
- Introduction
- Understand Azure
- Developing AI Apps on Azure
- Microsoft Foundry for AI
- Using Microsoft Foundry Endpoints
- Exercise : Get Started with Microsoft Foundry
- Get Started with Generative AI and Agents in Azure
- Introduction
- Generative AI Models
- Using a Generative AI Model
- Creating an Agent
- Exercise : Get Started with Generative AI and Agents in Microsoft Foundry
- Get Started with Text Analysis in Azure
- Introduction
- Azure Language
- Azure Language SDK
- Azure Language MCP
- Exercise : Get Started with Text Analysis in Microsoft Foundry
- Get Started with Speech in Azure
- Introduction
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Synthesis
- Creating a Speech-Capable Agent
- Exercise : Get Started with Speech in Microsoft Foundry
- Get Started with Computer Vision in Azure
- Introduction
- Multimodal Models for Image Analysis
- Image Generation Models
- Video Generation Models
- Exercise : Get Started with Computer Vision in Microsoft Foundry
- Get Started with AI-Powered Information Extraction in Azure
- Introduction
- Extract Information from Documents
- Extract Information from Audio and Video
- Exercise : Get Started with Content Understanding in Microsoft Foundry
Common questions
When does AI-901: Introduction to AI in Azure next run?
The next date is Mon, 30 Nov 2026, and there is 1 further date scheduled. Delivered ACE Training Christchurch, ACE Training Wellington. Every date and its format is listed on this page.
How much does AI-901: 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?
This one runs in-class. If you'd rather it ran online or at your workplace, get in touch and we'll look at options.
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 AI901 when you enquire.