This course is for developers ready to learn about AI agent development. You'll move from foundational programming concepts to building and deploying intelligent agents without needing deep machine learning knowledge. You'll use the Azure AI Foundry platform to create a portfolio-ready hotel information agent that handles real-world guest inquiries.
AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry
AI agent fundamentals with Azure AI Foundry
This course is part of Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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Intermediate level
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2 weeks to complete
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November 2025
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This course is part of the Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications Professional Certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
Discover what makes AI agents different from traditional automation through hands-on exploration of real-world examples and Azure AI Foundry's powerful interfaces. You'll set up your development environment, test diverse AI capabilities across chat, vision, and speech, and create your first customized AI interaction.
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7 videos2 readings6 assignments1 plugin
Transform from AI explorer to agent builder as you design and develop a fully functional hotel information assistant using professional development practices. Use configuration settings, prompt engineering techniques, and conversation management to create an agent that handles real guest inquiries with accuracy and appropriate boundaries.
What's included
6 videos3 readings6 assignments1 plugin
Elevate your hotel agent from basic Q&A to intelligent assistant by integrating Azure's language understanding, knowledge search, and multi-service capabilities. You'll implement intent recognition, connect knowledge bases for accurate information retrieval, and design workflows that combine translation, sentiment analysis, and vision services.
What's included
6 videos1 reading6 assignments1 plugin
Prepare your agent for the real world by implementing comprehensive testing strategies, understanding deployment options, and building your professional portfolio. You'll create test suites, explore API integration approaches, and compile a GitHub repository that showcases your journey from AI novice to capable agent developer.
What's included
6 videos3 readings6 assignments1 plugin
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