AI 102 – Azure AI Engineer Associate
Module 1: Getting started with Azure AI service
Prepare to develop AI solutions on Azure
Create and consume Azure AI services
Monitor Azure AI services
Deploy Azure AI services in containers
Lab: Use of Azure AI services
Module 2: Develop computer vision solutions with Azure AI Vision
Image classification with custom Azure AI Vision models
Detect, analyze, and recognize faces
Read text in images and documents with Azure AI vision service
Lab: Analyze Images with Azure AI Vision
Lab: Classify images with an Azure AI Vision custom model
Module 3: Develop natural language processing solutions
Analyzing and translating text
Build a question answering solution
Build a conversational language understanding app
Custom classification and named entity extraction
Speech recognition, synthesis, and translation
Lab: Create a Question Answering Solution
Lab: Create a language understanding model with the Language service
Module 4: Develop Generative AI Solutions with Azure OpenAI Service
Get started with Azure OpenAI Service
Develop apps with Azure OpenAI Service
Apply prompt engineering with Azure OpenAI Service
Use your own data with Azure OpenAI Service
Lab: Integrate Azure OpenAI into your app
Lab: Utilize prompt engineering in your app
Lab: Use your own data with Azure OpenAI
Module 5: Creating a Knowledge Mining Solution
Implementing an Intelligent Search Solution
Developing Custom Skills for an Enrichment Pipeline
Creating a Knowledge Store
Lab: Create a Custom Skill for Azure AI Search
Module 6: Develop solutions with Azure AI Document Intelligence
Use prebuilt Document Intelligence models
Train a custom Document Intelligence model
Lab: Extract Data from Forms
Making ChatGPT and GenAI Work for You
Module 1: Introduction to Generative AI (GenAI)
Objectives :
Understand what Generative AI is
Overview of how GenAI models work
Key terminologies: LLMs, Tokens, Parameters, Fine-Tuning, Embeddings, etc.
Topics Covered :
Difference between AI, ML, and GenAI
Evolution of LLMs (GPT, BERT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
Types of GenAI applications (text, image, code, audio)
Ethical considerations and risks
Activities :
Icebreaker quiz: “GenAI Fact or Myth”
Demo: ChatGPT generating a poem, image prompt with DALL·E
Module 2: ChatGPT Use Cases for Business and Productivity
Objectives :
Explore practical use cases in various domains
Understand the business impact of ChatGPT
Topics Covered :
Role of ChatGPT in knowledge work
Use cases: writing emails, summarizing documents, brainstorming ideas, customer support, coding assistance
Industry-specific examples: marketing, HR, education, finance
Activities :
Use Case Brainstorm: Participants map GenAI use cases in their role
Hands-on: Use ChatGPT to draft an email, summarize a policy document
Module 3: Prompt Engineering Basics
Objectives :
Learn how to write better prompts to get desired outputs
Understand prompt structures, context, and constraints
Topics Covered :
Anatomy of a prompt: instruction + context + output format
Types of prompting: Zero-shot, few-shot, chain-of-thought
Common mistakes and how to fix them
Activities :
Hands-on: Refine prompts to improve output quality
Group Exercise: “Fix the Prompt” game
Module 4: Using ChatGPT for Automation, Research, and Content Creation
Objectives :
Leverage ChatGPT for everyday tasks
Use AI as a co-pilot in research and creative workflows
Topics Covered :
Automating repetitive tasks (checklists, reports, workflows)
AI for ideation: storyboards, blog posts, LinkedIn content
Research assistance: summarizing web content, compiling FAQs
Productivity hacks: calendar planning, email drafts, meeting notes
Activities :
Lab: Build a daily work assistant prompt pack
Exercise: Use ChatGPT to generate content outlines and research summaries
Module 5: Exploring Tools like Microsoft Copilot, OpenAI Playground, and Others
Objectives :
Introduce different tools and ecosystems powered by GenAI
Learn to use Copilot and Playground for enhanced productivity
Topics Covered :
Microsoft Copilot in Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
OpenAI Playground: UI walkthrough and settings
Alternatives and integrations: Notion AI, Jasper, Canva AI, Zapier with AI
Considerations for privacy and security
Activities :
Hands-on with OpenAI Playground (custom instructions, temperature control)
Demo: Microsoft Copilot generating a report in Excel and summary in Word
Optional: Build a Zapier workflow using ChatGPT API
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Topics Covered :
Key takeaways and action plan
Challenges and responsible use reminders
Ethical AI
Module 1: What is Ethical AI?
Objectives :
Define Ethical AI and its growing importance
Understand the core values that drive ethical AI development
Topics Covered :
Introduction to AI Ethics
Principles of Ethical AI: Accountability, Responsibility, Fairness, Transparency
Why ethics matters in AI today
Challenges in aligning AI with human values
Activities :
Group Poll: “Should AI have moral obligations?”
Mini Exercise: Identify ethical concerns in a fictional AI product launch
Module 2: Bias, Fairness & Transparency in AI Models
Objectives :
Identify sources and impacts of bias in AI
Explore methods to measure and mitigate unfairness in models
Topics Covered :
Types of Bias: Data, Algorithmic, Societal
Fairness metrics and trade-offs
Explainability and interpretability in AI systems
Tools for transparency and accountability
Activities :
Interactive Demo: Try an AI fairness tool (e.g., What-If Tool or Responsible AI dashboard)
Group Discussion: “Can AI ever be truly neutral?”
Module 3: Governance & Compliance in AI
Objectives :
Understand how organizations can manage AI risks through governance frameworks
Learn about compliance standards and AI regulations
Topics Covered :
AI Risk Management Frameworks
Key regulations: EU AI Act, GDPR, NIST AI Risk Framework
AI auditability and documentation
Roles and responsibilities in AI governance
Activities :
Case Analysis: AI compliance breach scenario
Worksheet: Map your organization’s AI governance gaps (template provided)
Module 4: Microsoft’s and OpenAI’s Responsible AI Frameworks
Objectives :
Learn how industry leaders embed ethics into AI development
Explore responsible AI toolkits and documentation
Topics Covered :
Microsoft Responsible AI Principles and governance approach
OpenAI’s approach to alignment, safety, and human feedback
Overview of tools: Microsoft Responsible AI dashboard, OpenAI moderation tools
Best practices and implementation in real-world workflows
Activities :
Tool Walkthrough: Responsible AI dashboard (Fairness, Explainability tabs)
Reflection: How could you apply one principle in your team?
Module 5: Case Studies and Discussion
Objectives :
Analyze real-world scenarios involving ethical challenges in AI
Encourage critical thinking and team-based decision-making
Topics Covered :
Case studies: AI recruitment bias, facial recognition issues, ChatGPT hallucinations
Ethical dilemmas and conflicting priorities
Organizational accountability and public trust
Activities :
Case Study Breakout Rooms: Debate and propose ethical responses
Wrap-up Group Discussion: “What does responsible AI look like in your world?”
Wrap-Up & Action Planning
Topics Covered :
Key takeaways from the day
Ethical AI checklist for your team/project
Open Q&A and participant reflections
Develop Your Own Agent with ChatGPT
Module 1: Introduction to GPT Agents and Assistants
Objectives :
Understand what GPT-powered agents are and how they work
Explore the building blocks of AI assistants
Topics Covered :
Components: LLM, memory, instructions, actions (tools)
Real-world agent examples (custom GPTs, personal assistants, AI bots)
Difference between static prompts and dynamic agents
Activity :
Walkthrough: Explore and interact with a few custom GPTs (e.g., Travel Advisor, Resume Helper)
Module 2: Creating a Simple Agent using OpenAI Tools
Objectives :
Learn to create a basic custom GPT agent using OpenAI’s built-in tools
Configure behavior, capabilities, and knowledge base
Topics Covered :
Using ChatGPT’s “Custom GPT” feature
Defining instructions, setting personality, uploading files, enabling tools
Building an assistant without code
Activity :
Hands-on Lab: Each participant creates a simple GPT (e.g., FAQ Bot or Onboarding Assistant)
Module 3: Using APIs and Automation (Python – Optional)
Objectives :
Connect your GPT agent with external systems using APIs
Explore automation with or without coding
Topics Covered :
Calling ChatGPT via API (basic Python example with OpenAI SDK)
Introduction to Power Automate for no-code integration
Triggering workflows via email, forms, or database
Example: Agent that summarizes form responses and emails them
Activities (Pick One Based on Audience) :
Tech-savvy group : Use Python to build a basic chat automation
Non-tech group : Use Power Automate to connect ChatGPT with MS Forms and Outlook
Module 4: Agent Use Cases: Sales, Support, Scheduling
Objectives :
Understand how agents can be applied in real-world workflows
Brainstorm and design use cases for specific business needs
Topics Covered :
Sales assistant: Lead qualification and product Q&A
Support bot: Ticket triaging and knowledge base answers
Scheduling bot: Calendar coordination and meeting setup
Industry-specific ideas (education, healthcare, HR, etc.)
Activity :
Group Exercise: Design a simple AI agent for a use case relevant to your team
Module 5: Demo and Q&A
Objectives :
Share learnings, clarify doubts, and discuss enhancements
Topics Covered :
Participant demos (optional volunteers)
Common issues and how to improve your agents
Open Q&A on use cases, deployment, scaling