Introduction to AI Agents on Azure
Published by O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Learn to develop, test, and deploy AI agents with Azure services
Course outcomes
- Understanding AI Agents and Their Core Capabilities
- Gaining Hands-On Experience with Different Microsoft Technologies for Developing AI Agents
Course description
AI agents improve efficiency by automating tasks, analyzing data, and supporting better decision-making. They are widely used in areas such as cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, and customer service, where they power chatbots, virtual assistants, and autonomous systems. A solid understanding of AI agents helps organizations apply them more effectively in real-world scenarios.
Join Azure expert Reza Salehi to build your first intelligent agent with Microsoft Foundry. Learn how to use Azure OpenAI and third-party language models to power your AI agent, then deploy a working agent application in the cloud. Whether you are building AI customer service bots or automating workflows, you will leave with a practical blueprint for deploying agents with enterprise-ready tools.
What you’ll learn and how you can apply it
- Leverage Microsoft Foundry for AI Agent Development
- Select from a variety of AI models, including OpenAI and third-party models, for your AI agent
This live event is for you because...
- You’re an enterprise leader or decision-maker who’s evaluating AI adoption for business efficiency.
- You’re an architect or developer looking to integrate AI agents into your applications.
- You’re an IT professional or cloud engineer who wants to leverage Azure AI for automation.
Prerequisites
- A free or paid Azure account (to follow along with the demos)
- A general understanding of the Azure cloud and machine learning
- A high-level understanding of large language models
Recommended preparation:
- Take Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Certification Course (on-demand course)
- Take Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Crash Course (live online course with Reza Salehi)
Recommended follow-up:
- Read Azure OpenAI Service for Cloud Native Applications (book)
- Read Building Applications with AI Agents (book)
Schedule
The time frames are only estimates and may vary according to how the class is progressing.
Introduction (10 minutes)
- Course Introduction
- Microsoft Certifications Relevant to This Topic
Understanding LLMs in Microsoft Foundry (70 minutes)
- Presentation and Demo: Understanding Generative AI and LLM Models Offered by Microsoft Azure
- Presentation and Demo: Azure OpenAI vs. Microsoft Foundry
- Presentation and Demo: Overview of Microsoft Foundry Features
- Presentation and Demo: Exploring the Foundry Model Catalog and Deploying a Generative AI Model
- Q&A
- Break
Introduction to AI Agent Development in Microsoft Foundry (70 minutes)
- Presentation and Demo: Developing AI Agents with Microsoft Foundry Agent Service
- Q&A
- Break
Introduction to Coding AI Agents (70 minutes)
- Presentation and Demo: Understanding Microsoft’s Coding Options for Developing AI Agents
- Presentation and Demo: Microsoft Foundry Code Examples
- Presentation and Demo: Introduction to Semantic Kernel
- Presentation and Demo: Introduction to AutoGen
- Presentation and Demo: Reasons to Choose Microsoft Agent Framework
- Q&A
- Break
Microsoft Low-Code Options for Developing AI Agents (20 minutes)
- Presentation: Introducing Microsoft Copilot Studio
- Conclusion: Choosing the Right Option for AI Agent Development
- Q&A
Your Instructor
Reza Salehi
Reza Salehi is a cloud infrastructure architect and Microsoft Certified Trainer alumnus. He has trained thousands of students in live, on-demand, and in-person courses and is passionate about helping developers and engineers build practical cloud skills. With a background in software development, he also helps organizations adopt modern cloud solutions through consulting and training.
Skills covered
- Generative AI
- Azure OpenAI