Microsoft AI Agents: From Foundations to Applications

This certificate is for developers with solid programming basics who want to transition into an AI Agent Developer role. You'll build a strong foundation using Azure AI Foundry and then progress to advanced, code-based development. The curriculum will prepare you for enterprise-level challenges, where you’ll build scalable, secure, and responsible multi-agent systems. You'll gain practical skills and create a portfolio of projects to showcase your expertise. Throughout the courses, you'll use the Microsoft Azure AI ecosystem to create intelligent solutions, gaining a competitive edge in a rapidly growing field. This certificate focuses on production-ready skills, providing a clear path from foundational concepts to advanced, deployable systems. You will build a hotel information agent, a medical information agent, and a multi-agent system, all while learning best practices for testing, deployment, and security. Upon completion, you’ll be able to: Design and implement multi-agent systems using the AutoGen framework. Develop production-ready agents with Python, Bot Framework, and Semantic Kernel. Apply enterprise security and Responsible AI principles for secure deployments. Create comprehensive portfolios showcasing your skills for career transition. Prerequisites: Basic: Background in programming basics (any language) and cloud computing concepts. Advanced: Comfort with Python fundamentals, including async programming and REST APIs, is recommended

• Gain practical skills in designing and implementing AI agents
• Use Azure's AI ecosystem for agent development
• Use best practices for AI agent deployment in enterprise contexts
• Create a portfolio of AI agent projects to demonstrate new capabilities

• Basic familiarity with the topic and its common terminology
• Readiness to practice through applied exercises or case-based work