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Develop your first agent with Microsoft Foundry

via Microsoft Learn

Overview

AI agents are transforming how we interact with technology. In this module, you'll learn how to develop your first AI agent using Microsoft Foundry and Visual Studio Code.

Syllabus 8

  1. Introduction 5 minutes
  2. Introduction to AI agents 5 minutes
  3. Introduction to Microsoft Foundry 5 minutes
  4. Create an AI agent in the Microsoft Foundry portal 5 minutes
  5. Develop an AI agent in Visual Studio Code 5 minutes
  6. Develop a client app for an AI agent 5 minutes
  7. Lab - Develop your first AI agent 45 minutes
  8. Summary 5 minutes

Skills you'll practise

Microsoft Foundry

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Free, official and kept up to date by Microsoft.
  • Free sandbox environments for many Azure exercises, no credit card needed.
  • Counts toward Microsoft certification exams (AZ-900, AI-900, PL-300…).
  • From Microsoft, a well-regarded name.
  • Free digital badge you can add to LinkedIn.
  • Completely free.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (8 parts) you can see before you start.

Disadvantages

  • Mostly reading, not video.
  • Focused on Microsoft products.
  • Short (1 hour): an overview, not deep coverage.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

Free, with a free credential

  • Free: Sign in with any Microsoft account.
  • Badge: Finish it to earn a free badge on your Microsoft Learn profile.

Microsoft is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (86/100).

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