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Connect with a network of experts who offer unique knowledge to help you achieve your AI-skilling goals. The Microsoft Learn Community is your go-to destination for advancing your AI skills, whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional looking to deepen your knowledge. Our community offers a dynamic learning environment through Learning Rooms, where you can interact directly with Microsoft Learn experts who are dedicated to the community. Engage in deep dives on specific topics, participate in discussions, and attend virtual sessions to enhance your AI expertise. Our community leaders are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft products, offering targeted guidance and support within the Learning Rooms. Take your AI journey to the next level with the Microsoft Learn Community and join one of the upcoming sessions. Note: This list reflects sessions each week during the AI Skilling Challenge and will update weekly to showcase the next set of sessions. To see the full list, join our Learner Central AISC session channel. Pay attention to time zones (Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator (timeanddate.com) Topic Area Session Date Session Title & Link Learn Expert AI April 15th, 3-4:00 PM (BRT) How Much Does an AI Project Typically Cost? Jorge Maia AI April 15th, 3-4:00 PM (BRT) Quanto Custa um Projeto de IA? (PT-BR Supported) Jorge Maia Azure AI Fundamentals April 15th, 6-7:00 PM (CET) Four Steps To The AI World (session 4) Saeid Dahl Azure AI Fundamentals April 15th, 6-7:00 PM (CET) AI Skills Challenges - weekly guide (session 4) Saeid Dahl AI April 16th, 8-9:00 PM (AEST) Let's build our own copilots with Generative AI Arafat Tehsin Azure AI April 16th, 3-5:00 PM (JST) Learn how to leverage Azure AI with Power Platform Service.(Power Platform サービスで Azure AI サービスを活用する方法を学ぶ) JPN Supported Shinichi Kawara AI April 17th, 3-4:00 PM (BRT) Is AI Applicable to Any business or problem? Jorge Maia AI April 17th, 3-4:00 PM (BRT) A IA é Aplicável a Qualquer Negócio ou Problema? (PT-BR Supported) Jorge Maia AI April 18th, 6:30-7:30 PM (BRT) Bem-vindo à Era das Soluções “Não Tão Inteligentes” com a IA (In-Person Only) Jorge Maia AI April 19th, 3-4:00 PM (BRT) Welcome to the Era of Not-So-Intelligent Solutions with AI Jorge Maia Azure OpenAI April 20th, 6-7:00 PM (CET) Whispering to OpenAI Saeid Dahl AI, Business Apps & Data April 20th, 1-2:00 PM (GMT +1) Apply & Deploy – AI Hack You Doher Drizzle Pablo AI, Business Apps & Data April 27th, 1-3:00 PM (GMT +1) Complete – AI Elevation: Illuminating the Path Forward Doher Drizzle Pablo AI & Azure April 30th, (CET) Microsoft AI and Azure Credentials: Building Blocks for Success Hamid Sadeghpour Saleh Join Learner Central Learner Central is your all-in-one hub for the latest happenings, opportunities, and resources in the Microsoft Learn Community – all from a single spot – regardless of which learning rooms you’ve joined. Connect with a worldwide network of experts with technical and training experience, who can offer unique knowledge to help you achieve your skilling goals. Join Now Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge Whether you’re a seasoned technology professional or are just starting out, this month-long immersive challenge will help you gain the skills, confidence, and Microsoft Credentials needed to excel in the era of AI. Explore AI Fundamentals, Azure Open AI, Machine Learning and Microsoft Fabric. Each challenge features a selection of resources to help you succeed, including interactive Microsoft Learn community events, live and recorded learning sessions delivered by AI experts, plus training assets. By completing one of the challenges, you can become eligible for a free Microsoft Certification exam. Register Now
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We’re all aware of the amazing abilities of AI, but many of us wonder how to make the most of it in our daily tasks—to improve customer experiences, increase productivity, and drive results. Microsoft AI offers these possibilities, but where do you start? Right here! Beginning on June 5, 2023, stay tuned here in the Microsoft Learn hub on Tech Community for a daily #LearnMicrosoftAI tip. In these tips, community members will provide practical AI skilling advice, including “Soar to new AI developer heights with GitHub Copilot” and “Flex your apps with AI Builder,” to name just a few. Whether you’re a tech beginner or you have years of experience in the field, you’ll find something new to learn. These tips will cover a range of technologies and tools, like Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Machine Learning, AI Builder, Power Virtual Agents, GitHub Copilot, and more. They’ll also include various resources from Microsoft Learn, such as Microsoft Certifications, learning paths and documentation, instructor-led training, and recorded shows. We’ll share an AI skilling tip every weekday— find them on Microsoft Tech Community discussions using the label Learn Microsoft AI filter or search using #LearnMicrosoftAI. Did you miss one tip? Stay tuned for weekly recaps every Friday on Twitter and LinkedIn.[Bug] Microsoft Challenge Ignite Edition 2024- Build AI apps with Microsoft Azure services
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Connect with our community of Learn experts who offer unique knowledge to help you achieve your AI-skilling goals. The Microsoft Learn Community is your go-to destination for advancing your AI skills, whether you're a novice or a seasoned professional looking to deepen your knowledge. Our community offers a dynamic learning environment through Learning Rooms, where you can interact directly with Microsoft Learn experts who are dedicated to the community. Engage in deep dives on specific topics, participate in discussions, and attend virtual sessions to enhance your AI expertise. Our community leaders are passionate about sharing their extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft products, offering targeted guidance and support within the Learning Rooms. Take your AI journey to the next level with the Microsoft Learn Community and join one of the upcoming sessions. Note: This list reflects sessions each week during the AI Skilling Challenge and will update weekly to showcase the next set of sessions. To see the full list, join our Learner Central learning room to below access AISC session channel. Pay attention to time zones (Time Zone Converter – Time Difference Calculator (timeanddate.com) Topic Area Session Date Session Title & Link Learn Expert Fabric October 5th, 2024 8 AM Pacific #FabricCoffee with Jared Kuehn: Microsoft Fabric Architecture - Lessons from Year 1 Mehrdad Abdollahi Data and AI October 8th, 2024 10AM Pacific Your Learning Toolkit from Microsoft - Learn it your way Armando Lacerda Azure October 10th, 2024 8-9AM GMT +13 Deploy Cloud-Native Apps using Azure Container Apps Luke Murray Fabric October 10th, 2024 8 AM Pacific Master the Applied Skill: Implement a Lakehouse in Microsoft Fabric! Mehrdad Abdollahi Fabric October 12th, 2024 8 AM GST #FabricCoffee with Surya Teja Josyula - Reimagine Real-Time Intelligence with Microsoft Fabric Mehrdad Abdollahi Data and AI October 15th, 2024 3:30-4:30 PM GMT-3 My AI Learning path to success with Microsoft: Certifications, Skills, and Community Jorge Maia Azure October 16th, 2024 9-10 AM Pacific YouTube - Microsoft Learn Expert Session: AI-Assisted Cloud Management using Microsoft Copilot for Azure LinkedIn - AI-Assisted Cloud Management using Microsoft Copilot for Azure Jonah Andersson Microsoft Applied Skills October 19th, 2024 5:15 PM GMT+1 Enhancing Upskilling; Improving Practical Application Skills for Success in the Real World: Linking Theory and Practice" Oluwaseyi Oluwawumiju Fabric October 19th, 2024 8 AM Pacific #FabricCoffee with Warwick Rudd and Ginger Grant: Developing with Spark for Microsoft Fabric with Copilot Mehrdad Abdollahi Data and AI October 21st, 2024 3:30 - 4:00 PM GMT-3 Building a Knowledge-Powered AI Agent with OpenAI and Your Data Jorge Maia Data and AI October 23rd, 2024 3:30-4:00 PM GMT-3 Accelerating Computer Vision with IoT and Azure: From Idea to Prototype in Days Jorge Maia Azure OpenAI October 24th, 2024 3:30-4:30 PM GMT-3 Como estamos Criando um Sistema de Agentes de IA com IoT e Digital Twins (Br-PT) Jorge Maia Data and AI October 25th, 2024 3:30-4:30 PM GMT -3 Study Case: Join me on my learning path to creating a Multiple-Agent System using IoT and Digital Twins Solutions Jorge Maia Fabric October 26th, 2024 8 AM Pacific #FabricCoffee with Nikola Ilic: 50 Shades of Direct Lake Mehrdad Abdollahi Data and AI October 27th, 2024 3:30-4:00 PM GMT-3 Applied Skills - Creating Intelligent Document Solutions with Azure AI Jorge Maia Copilot October 27th, 2024 3:30-4:30 PM IST Mastering Copilot in Business Central Dr. Gomathi Srinivasan Fabric October 28th, 2024 8AM Pacific Data Architectures and Microsoft Fabric Mehrdad Abdollahi Azure October 30th, 9-10 AM Pacific YouTube - Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900): Study Tips and Exam Preparation Guide LinkedIn - Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900): Study Tips and Exam Prep Guide Jonah Andersson Data and AI October 31st, 2024 2:30-3:00 PM GMT-2 Applied Skills - Building Natural Language Solutions with Azure AI Jorge Maia Fabric Session Details Upcoming Fabric Applied Skills (Session Link Upcoming) Ashraf Ghonaim Join Learner Central Learner Central is your all-in-one hub for the latest happenings, opportunities, and resources in the Microsoft Learn Community – all from a single spot – regardless of which learning rooms you’ve joined. Connect with a worldwide network of experts with technical and training experience, who can offer unique knowledge to help you achieve your skilling goals. Join Now Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge Whether you’re a seasoned technology professional or are just starting out, this month-long immersive challenge will help you gain the skills, confidence, and Microsoft Credentials needed to excel in the era of AI. This is your opportunity to accelerate your AI skills and earn a Microsoft Credential. With six challenges covering AI, Security, Copilot (GitHub, M365, Power Platform), and Microsoft Fabric, you’ll have access to an extensive suite of resources to guide you on your AI journey. Ready to take on the challenge?Ready to explore AI? Prepare to be amazed!
With AI, you’re empowered to create amazing new solutions for your organization and great experiences for your customers. It can open the door to new possibilities for your career and your team. But where do you begin? I recommend the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals: Get started with artificial intelligence learning path on Microsoft Learn, because it has what you need to build your basic understanding and knowledge of AI, machine learning, anomaly detection, computer vision, natural language processing, knowledge mining, AI challenges and risks, and responsible AI. And find out how to use Azure OpenAI Service to build solutions against AI models within Azure. Plus, this learning path helps you prepare for Exam AI-900: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals to earn the Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals certification. Improve your apps, #LearnMicrosoftAI, and prepare to be amazed at what you can do with AI.Now we’re talking! Drive the chatbot conversation with Power Virtual Agents
If you’re an intermediate app maker, now’s the time to talk about—and build—chatbots, and the Create bots with Power Virtual Agents learning path on Microsoft Learn can tell you just what you need to know. Power Virtual Agents allows organizations to quickly create sophisticated bots that can handle conversations of varied complexity with customers, employees, and others. In this learning path, explore key concepts and best practices, create a basic bot, learn how to create topics and conversation paths, work with entities and variables, extract and capture information, and more. It can even help you prepare for Exam PL-200 Microsoft Power Platform Functional Consultant to earn the Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate certification. #LearnMicrosoftAI, and keep the conversation going!Microsoft Learning Rooms Weekly Round up 10/9
Below is a summary of what is happening within our Learning Rooms (Groups) so that you can stay in the loop and discover something new. To get frequent updates of their content you must follow/join the group that interests you. Make sure to join one of our Learning Rooms (Groups) today! Learning Room (Group) Details Date/Time Link to discussion/event/blog Microsoft Fabric Café Event Revolutionizing Data in Motion with Real-time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric Friday, Oct 10, 2025, 06:00 PM PDT Revolutionizing Data in Motion with Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: Azure Functions and network security.. Can it be done? October 11, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexdekoning/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RHzXr5bpYHFY?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: AI Innovation With Azure: From Concept to Creation Friday, Oct 17, 2025, 7:30 AM GMT+13 AI Innovation With Azure: From Concept to Creation | Microsoft Community Hub Modern Development with Azure Integration and AI Event: Azure Live Voice API and Avatar Creation Friday, Oct 17, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT techcommunity.microsoft.com/event/43624d95-1cb4-43ab-8b6e-e67b78fe8b98/azure-live-voice-api-and-avatar-creation/4458942 Microsoft Hero Community Event: D365 Field Service 101 October 19, 2025 09:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeevarajankumar/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/RtDkftSxhn7P?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) Monday, Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM PDT Security Best Practices for Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS) | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: FSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP October 21, 2025 19:00 PM AEST October 21, 2025 10:00 AM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyankashah/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/Vb5rUWMBN9YN?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator Thursday, Oct 23, 2025, 11:00 AM PDT ASO(cial) Superpowers: Streamlined App Deployments with Azure Service Operator | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Event: The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defence October 25, 2025 06:00 PM CET 📢 https://www.linkedin.com/in/monaghadiri/ 🖇️ https://streamyard.com/watch/EtPkn2EZkauD?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 Azure Cloud Commanders Event: Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework Sunday, Nov 02, 2025, 08:00 PM PST Mastering Full Stack with Azure: Effortless Infrastructure and Well-Architected Framework | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Discussion: Solved ✅ Outlook on Android https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/discussions/d2f53501-539c-4d14-9407-022bfd99611f/outlook-on-android/4455945 SkillUp with Copilot Studio & Power Platform Knowledge base: 🧠 Copilot Prompt Gallery 一覧表(2025年10月更新)のご案内 🧠 Copilot Prompt Gallery 一覧表(2025年10月更新)のご案内 | Microsoft Community Hub Microsoft Hero Community Blog: 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀 | Microsoft Community HubWhy should One learn AI ?
One should learn because, Microsoft is deep in the AI race right now — investing heavily, pushing into new product categories, expanding infrastructure, and building tools for both developers and end-users. Here’s a detailed snapshot of where Microsoft is on AI in late-2025, highlighting what they’ve achieved, what they’re working on, what challenges they face, and what it means for users/organizations 1.AI is Now the Core of Microsoft’s Strategy Microsoft isn’t treating AI as an add-on — it’s embedded into everything: Windows Copilot: AI built directly into the OS. Microsoft 365 Copilot: Automates Office apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. Azure AI Services: Enterprise-grade infrastructure to build, deploy, and scale AI securely. GitHub Copilot & Azure DevOps: AI-driven development and deployment. Learning AI in Microsoft’s stack means you’re aligning with their long-term direction — it’s where every Microsoft product is headed. 2.Unified Ecosystem for Building & Deploying AI When you learn Microsoft AI, you get exposure to a connected environment that simplifies the AI lifecycle: Stage Microsoft Tools/Platforms Data Ingestion Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Fabric Model Training Azure Machine Learning, Custom Models, Azure AI Foundry Orchestration Azure AI Studio, Logic Apps, Power Automate Deployment Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Functions Integration Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Graph API You can move from “idea -prototype - enterprise-scale app” without leaving the Microsoft ecosystem. 3.Enterprise-Grade Security & Compliance Microsoft has the most trusted AI compliance posture among hyperscalers: 1000+ security and compliance certifications Responsible AI framework (human oversight, privacy, transparency) Seamless Azure AD / Entra ID integration for secure access If you work with enterprise or gov customers, this is critical — they already rely on Microsoft’s compliance backbone. 4.Massive Career & Business Demand According to recent LinkedIn and IDC reports: 80% of Fortune 500 companies use Azure AI services. “AI + Microsoft Cloud” roles (like AI Engineer, M365 Copilot Admin, Azure AI Specialist) are growing 3x faster than traditional cloud roles. Microsoft certifications (e.g., AI-102, DP-100, AI-900) are among the top-requested by employers. Learning Microsoft AI directly translates to employability and consulting value. 5.Democratized AI — Even for Non-Coders Not everyone needs to be a data scientist: Copilot Studio (Power Platform) → Build custom copilots using natural language. Azure AI Foundry → Build intelligent agents visually. Fabric AI Integration → Analyze data and auto-generate insights in Power BI. Microsoft’s goal is to make AI “as easy as Excel” — so business users can innovate too. 6.Future-Proof Skillset Microsoft is working closely with OpenAI and others to lead in: Agentic AI (autonomous reasoning agents) Multimodal AI (text, image, voice) Edge + Cloud AI (Windows + Azure hybrid AI) Responsible AI governance tools By learning Microsoft AI now, you’re future-proofing yourself for this next generation of AI-native applications.🧠 How to Create Your Microsoft Learn Profile?
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