MICROSOFT CERTIFIED FUNDAMENTALS (AI FUNDAMENTALS) (Skills Focus)

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Overview

This course is 90% funded under the Skills Focus Programme. To qualify for Skills Focus, your business must have less than 250 employees and you must be based in Northern Ireland. Programmes are available to private sector companies and eligible social enterprises.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way organisations operate, enabling businesses to automate processes, analyse data, improve customer experiences and make smarter decisions.

The Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) course provides learners with a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Azure AI services.

There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

Applicants would benefit from:

Basic computer literacy
An interest in Artificial Intelligence and technology
General awareness of cloud computing concepts
Good analytical and problem-solving skills

No previous experience of Azure, programming or machine learning is required.

Learners will explore machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing and generative AI concepts while gaining insight into how AI solutions are developed and used across a range of industries.

This industry-recognised certification is ideal for beginners and provides an excellent introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and cloud-based AI technologies.

Learners will prepare for and complete the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) certification examination.

The certification exam is externally set by Microsoft and is an online Exam

Throughout the programme, learners will complete practical exercises, knowledge checks and practice assessments to prepare for the certification examination.

Successful candidates will achieve the internationally recognised Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals credential.

Successful learners may progress to:

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300)
OCN NI Level 4 Certificate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
OCN NI Level 5 Certificate in Artificial Intelligence
OCN NI Level 4 or Level 5 Data Analytics qualifications
HNC or Foundation Degree in Computing
Degree programmes in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computing or Software Engineering

The qualification provides an excellent starting point for learners wishing to specialise in AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Cloud Computing.

Artificial Intelligence is one of the fastest-growing areas of the digital economy and AI skills are increasingly sought after by employers across all sectors.

Successful completion of this course can support progression into roles such as:

AI Technician
AI Support Specialist
Cloud Support Technician
Junior Machine Learning Technician

This qualification also provides a strong foundation for learners wishing to pursue careers in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Machine Learning and Cloud Technologies.