Generative AI for Beginners is a 21-lesson course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates that teaches the fundamentals of building generative AI applications in a practical, project-oriented way. Lessons are split into “Learn” modules for core concepts and “Build” modules with hands-on code in Python and TypeScript, so you can jump in at any point that matches your goals. The course covers everything from model selection, prompt engineering, and chat/text/image app patterns to secure development practices and UX for AI. It also walks through modern application techniques such as function calling, RAG with vector databases, working with open source models, agents, fine-tuning, and using SLMs. Each lesson includes a short video, a written guide, runnable samples for Azure OpenAI, the GitHub Marketplace Model Catalog, and the OpenAI API, plus a “Keep Learning” section for deeper study.
Features
- 21-lesson structured curriculum on generative AI
- Hands-on projects for text, chat, search, and image apps
- Lessons on prompt engineering and advanced AI prompts
- Coverage of RAG, fine-tuning, and open source models
- Focus on responsible and secure AI application design
- Multilingual translations and learning materials
Project Samples
