Azure AI-102 Certification Essentials

Go beyond AI-102 certification by mastering the foundations of Azure AI concepts and services-reinforced through practical labs and real-world examples.Key FeaturesSolidify your understanding with targeted questions at the end of each chapterAssess your knowledge of key concepts with over 45 exam-style questions, complete with detailed explanationsGet hands-on experience with GitHub projects, along with ongoing support from the author on GitHubPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWritten by a seasoned solutions architect and Microsoft AI professional with over 25 years of IT experience, Azure AI-102 Certification Essentials will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to confidently pass the Azure AI-102 certification exam and advance your career. This comprehensive guide covers all of the exam objectives, from designing AI solutions to integrating AI models into Azure services. By combining theoretical concepts with visual examples, hands-on exercises, and real-world use cases, the chapters teach you how to effectively apply your new-found knowledge. The book emphasizes responsible AI practices, addressing fairness, reliability, privacy, and security, while guiding you through testing AI models with diverse data and navigating legal considerations. Featuring the latest Azure AI tools and technologies, each chapter concludes with hands-on exercises to reinforce your learning, culminating in Chapter 11's comprehensive set of 45 mock questions that simulate the actual exam and help you assess your exam readiness. By the end of this book, you'll be able to confidently design, implement, and integrate AI solutions on Azure, while achieving this highly sought-after certification.What you will learnLearn core concepts relating to AI, LLMs, NLP, and generative AIBuild and deploy with Azure AI Foundry, CI/CD, and containersManage and secure Azure AI services with built-in toolsApply responsible AI using Azure AI Content SafetyPerform OCR and analysis with Azure AI VisionBuild apps with the Azure AI Language and Speech servicesExplore knowledge mining with Azure AI Search and Content UnderstandingImplement RAG and fine-tuning with Azure OpenAIBuild agents using Azure AI Foundry Agent Service and Semantic KernelWho this book is forIf you're preparing for the Azure AI-102 certification exam, this book is for you. Developers, engineers, and career transitioners moving from traditional software development to AI-focused roles can use this guide to deepen their understanding of AI within the Azure ecosystem. This book is also beneficial for students and educators looking to apply AI/ML concepts using Azure. No prior experience in AI/ML is required as this book provides comprehensive coverage of exam topics with detailed explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises to build your confidence and expertise.]]>