In this challenge, you’ll learn about AI with community leaders, Engage with AI experts live at Microsoft Reactors. The last to participate in this opportunity is Aug 14, 2023.
About Microsoft AI Skill Challenge
Get ahead with immersive and curated AI training content across Microsoft products and services with four engaging AI-themed challenges. Once you complete a challenge, you will receive a Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge badge and certificate of completion.
How does it work?
As you progress through the challenges, you’ll have the chance to explore additional experiences tailored to your learning preferences and goals.
You will join the vibrant technical community in your local region, attend live sessions, build a powerful network, and build in-demand AI skills for today’s job market.
- Learn about AI with community leaders
- Engage with AI experts live at Microsoft Reactors
- Pitch your AI solution
- Stay connected and get support through our Discord community
Categories of Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge
Machine Learning Challenge
Machine learning is at the core of artificial intelligence, and many modern services depend on predictive machine learning models. Learn how to use Azure Machine Learning to create and publish models without writing code. You’ll also explore the various developer tools you can use to interact with the workspace.
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Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) Challenge
Machine learning operations (MLOps) apply DevOps principles to machine learning projects. You’ll learn how to implement key concepts like source control, automation, and CI/CD to build an end-to-end MLOps solution while using Python to train, save, and use a machine learning model.
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Cognitive Services Challenge
Azure Cognitive Services are building blocks of AI functionality that can integrate into applications. You’ll learn how to provision, secure, and deploy cognitive services. Using this tool, you can create intelligent solutions that extract semantic meaning from text and support common computer vision scenarios.
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AI Builder Challenge
This challenge introduces you to AI Builder, teaches you how to build models, and explains how you can use them in Power Apps and Power Automate. You’ll learn how to create topics, custom entities, and variables to capture, extract, and store information in a bot.
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Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge Official Rules
Entry Period
The Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge starts July 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC and ends on August 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC.
Eligibility
- To enter, you must have reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence at the time of entry. If you have not reached the age of majority in your province or territory of residence, then you must obtain consent from a parent or guardian.
- You must have a registered and active account on Microsoft Learn
- Void in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Region of Crimea, Russia, and where prohibited.
Challenge Details
- To enter, you are required to provide an email address to Microsoft Learn by acknowledging you have read and agreed to these official rules during registration if you want to compete in the Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge and claim a badge and certificate of completion.
- Participants must complete all Learn modules in at least one of the challenges below to be eligible for a badge and certificate of completion.
- Machine Learning Challenge
- Cognitive Services Challenge
- Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) Challenge
- AI Builder Challenge
- By completing at least one of the challenges before August 14th, participants will be eligible to receive a badge and certificate of completion.
- You will receive the same badge and certificate irrespective of the number of challenges completed.
- You will be contacted by Microsoft Learn with your badge following the conclusion of the Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge.
General Terms and Conditions
- To the extent allowed by law, by entering you agree to release and hold harmless Microsoft and its respective parents, partners, subsidiaries, affiliates, employees, and agents from any and all liability or any injury, loss, or damage of any kind arising in connection with this Challenge.
- The decisions of Microsoft are final and binding.
- They reserve the right to cancel, change, or suspend this Challenge for any reason, including cheating, technology failure, catastrophe, war, or any other unforeseen or unexpected event that affects the integrity of this Challenge.
- Personal data you provide while entering this Challenge will be used by Microsoft only for the administration and operation of this Challenge and in accordance with the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
FAQs
When does the challenge run?
The Microsoft Learn AI Skills Challenge starts on July 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC and ends on August 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC. “Pitch your AI Solution” participants have until August 21 to submit their 3-minute pitch video.
How does the challenge work?
The challenge starts on July 17, 2023, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC and ends on August 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM (16:00) UTC. There are four challenges available to choose from.
Complete one challenge by August 14 to receive a badge and certificate, regardless of how many challenges you finish.
I have completed the challenge, but I haven’t received any confirmation email, badge, or certificate yet.
You’ll get an email with your badge and certificate within 48 hours. Wait for it and celebrate your achievement! Confirm the contact email for notifications saved in your Microsoft Learn profile.
I’ve finished my challenge and the challenge page isn’t showing as complete.
Please wait 48 hours and then contact us if it has not been updated.
Deadline
The last to participate in this opportunity is Aug 14, 2023.
