Microsoft Azure AI Design and Engineering

Use the foundations of machine learning to develop your AI engineering career

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the key drivers of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. That’s why, AI came fourth in LinkedIn’s top 10 of the hard skills that companies needed most in 2020.

So what are the foundational principles of AI that drive the products and services of tomorrow? And what are the skills required to design and build your own AI solutions?

This ExpertTrack will teach you everything that’s required to help you advance your career in machine learning (ML) and AI engineering.

Take your first steps towards your career in artificial intelligence

You’ll learn how to master the key concepts of cloud computing and how they relate to AI development, and complete in-depth analysis of core cloud computing models infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS).

You’ll find out how conversation-as-a-platform is creating AI chatbots of the future, and unlock the coding power of the Python programming language.

And you’ll discover how to use apps and cognitive services in the design and implementation of Microsoft Azure AI solutions.

Learn how to create a chatbot with Microsoft Azure

Azure is Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, used by more than 95% of Fortune 500 companies. As well as mastering the basics of Azure’s functionality in building AI solutions with cloud services, you’ll be trained in its core services that will enhance your employment potential beyond the realms of just the AI and ML sectors and industries.

Develop Python AI programming skills

Machine learning drives the predictive models at the heart of all AI. You’ll build key data science and ML skills using Python.

You’ll learn how to use the popular Python programming language for data science, data science research methods and visualisation tools, and the Pandas DataFrame.

Gain a professional certification in AI

Offered through a collaboration with Microsoft, this ExpertTrack will teach you the fundamentals of AI and provide you with the skills to design and build an AI solution using Microsoft Azure. You’ll prepare for the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) and Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-100) certification exams (the cost of these is separate from the ExpertTrack)

Industry statistics

Median base salary
£45,000
UK job openings/month
1,724

Source: Glassdoor's Best Jobs (2020)

Key skills you will learn

Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics
Cloud Services
Azure Cloud
Python Programming
Machine Learning

Learning outcomes

By the end of the ExpertTrack, you’ll be able to...

Apply mathematical skills to python programming
Demonstrate how to create a chatbot using AI
Develop confidence navigating and understanding Microsoft Azure
Demonstrate a clear understanding of Machine Learning and its applications
Understand the basics of python programming language

Experience required

This ExpertTrack will give you the foundational knowledge required to further your career in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

It’s ideal for students of data science and people with entry-level positions in AI and ML industries and sectors.

Getting started

This ExpertTrack is for students and professionals looking to improve their employability potential and build the solid data science career skills needed to meet the global demand for AI engineers.

You may already be an applied ML specialist and engineer; an AI analyst, statistician, researcher, scientist, engineer or developer; a data and AI architect; or a business intelligence analyst.

ExpertTrack course overview

Course 1
Mastering Cloud Computing for AI: How to Use Microsoft Azure
Supercharge your career in AI and machine learning with the fundamental concepts and solutions of Azure and other cloud services.
1 test
2 weeks
6 hours per week
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Course 2
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Learn how AI can help you build a future ready career in computer science, with topics including predictive models and chatbots.
3 weeks
6 hours per week
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Course 3
AI Programming with Python for Beginners
Supercharge your career with this course in Python for beginners, covering the Pandas DataFrame and data visualisation tools.
3 weeks
5 hours per week
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Course 4
Mathematics for Data Science: Essential Mathematics for Machine Learning and AI
Learn the mathematical foundations required to put you on your career path as a machine learning engineer or AI professional.
4 tests
4 weeks
5 hours per week
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Course 5
AI and Machine Learning Algorithms Using Python
Build your understanding of artificial intelligence with Python and machine learning principles for you to form the basis of AI
5 weeks
5 hours per week
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Prove you're job ready

Highlight the new, job-relevant skills you’ve gained and supplement existing qualifications with a hard-earned, industry-specific digital certificate – plus one for every course within your ExpertTrack.