Microsoft Resources for Startups, Students and Developers at GitHub Universe 2023

Microsoft

Nov 08, 2023

GitHub Universe 2023 starts today focusing on enabling developers, enterprise leaders, and security professionals through two days of expert sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities. Opportunities to learn about harnessing AI as a paired programmer, applying AI to application security, and enhancing the overall developer experience will be discussed and shared throughout the conference. The following are resources of note that Microsoft and GitHub have collaborated on that might be of interest to those adopting services announced at this year's event.

Microsoft / GitHub Services

GitHub Universe Cloud Skills Challenge A great precursor to prepare for the GitHub's Certification offering, the GitHub Universe Cloud Skills Challenge offers participants a great start on learning how to harness Copilot as a AI-paired programmer. Microsoft will also issue a certificate at the end of the challenge if you complete all the Microsoft Learn modules included.	https://aka.ms/challenge/github	GitHub Universe Cloud Skills Challenge QR Code
Microsoft Founders Hub Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub helps startups radically accelerate innovation by providing access to industry-leading AI services, expert guidance, and the essential technology needed to build a future-proofed startup.	https://aka.ms/MSStartupFoundersHub	Microsoft Startups Founders Hub QR Code
Azure for Students This program provides eligible students with $100 in Azure service credits to be used over the course of a year. Azure service credits can be used to experiment with and learn about Azure products and services. Signing up does not require a credit card, but you must verify your academic status using your organization's email address.	https://aka.ms/azure4student	Azure for Student QR Code
GitHub Codespaces Teachers can take advantage of GitHub Codespaces by using it with GitHub Classroom. GitHub Codespaces can provide students with cloud-based development environments that require no local setup. Verified teachers can also get a free monthly allowance of GitHub Codespaces hours to use in GitHub Classroom.	https://aka.ms/GitHubCodespacesEDU	Data Science for Beginners QR Code
GitHub Copilot GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer that can help students learn new languages and frameworks by providing examples and documentation. It draws context from comments and code to suggest individual lines and whole functions instantly. GitHub Copilot is free to use for verified students and teachers and can be used with Visual Studio Code.	https://aka.ms/Copilot4Students	GitHub Copilot for Students QR Code
Microsoft Power Platform Microsoft Power Platform is a set of tools that enable users to create apps, automate processes, analyze data, and build virtual agents with low-to-no-code.	https://aka.ms/PowerPlatEDU	Microsoft Power Platform QR Code

Open-Source Curriculum

Generative AI for Beginners - NEW Learn the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications with our 12-lesson comprehensive course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates. Each lesson covers a key aspect of Generative AI principles and application development. Throughout this course, we will be building our own Generative AI startup so you can get an understanding of what it takes to launch your ideas.	https://aka.ms/genai-beginners	Generative AI for Beginners QR Code
AI for Beginners This 12-week curriculum teaches the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Explore various approaches, including neural networks and deep learning, with practical implementation in popular frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch. In addition, you will learn about AI applications in image and text processing, as well as the lesser-known techniques of genetic algorithms and multi-agent systems.	https://aka.ms/ai-beginners	AI for Beginners QR Code
Data Science for Beginners This 12-week curriculum teaches the fundamentals of Data Science and covers basic principles of data science, including ethical concepts, data preparation, different ways of working with data, data visualization, data analysis, real-world use cases of data science, and more.	https://aka.ms/datascience-beginners	Data Science for Beginners QR Code
Machine Learning for Beginners This 12-week curriculum teaches classic machine learning concepts, using primarily Scikit-learn as a library and avoiding deep learning. Pairs well with the AI for Beginners and Data Science for Beginners curriculum.	https://aka.ms/ml-beginners	ML for Beginners QR Code
Web Dev for Beginners This 12-week curriculum teaches JavaScript, CSS, and HTML basics. The 24 lessons include pre- and post-lesson quizzes, extensive written instructions, solutions, assignments, and more. Our project-based curriculum builds hands-on skills. Project-based learning improves skills and retention.	https://aka.ms/webdev-beginners	Web Dev For Beginners QR Code
IoT for Beginners This 12-week curriculum covers the journey of food from farm to table. This includes farming, logistics, manufacturing, retail and consumer - all popular industry areas for IoT devices.	https://aka.ms/iot-beginners	IoT for Beginners QR Code

GitHub Codespace Templates

Introduction to JavaScript This Codespaces template teaches JavaScript use to create a personal portfolio frontend web application using the React framework. No setup time needed from you or your students, allowing you to focus on the content and lessons.	https://aka.ms/JSTeachingTemplate	JavaScript Codespaces Teaching Template
Introduction to Python This template repository quickly creates a normalized environment to teach or learn Python. This template uses Codespaces, a development environment that's hosted in the cloud with Visual Studio Code, a powerful text editor.	https://aka.ms/PyTeachingTemplate	Python Codespaces Teaching Template
Intro to .NET Extend and use for your Web Development lessons in minutes. This .NET Codespaces template provides you a normalized environment for you to build your class on.	https://aka.ms/dotNetTeachingTemplate	.NET Codespaces Teaching Template