Microsoft · on Coursera
Microsoft's five-course program on ML algorithms, Azure AI services, MLOps and deploying AI solutions, designed to prepare learners for Azure AI roles and certification exams. Best for developers with Python experience who want Microsoft-stack ML engineering skills.
Working professionals and career changers. This is an intermediate course in Professional Certifications, running about 5 courses, approx. 6 months at 7 hrs/week.
Included with Coursera Plus ($49/month); free to audit. Page shows 'Enroll for free' and 'Included with Coursera Plus'; intermediate Python required. Seen 2026-11-01.
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A proctored exam on using GitHub Copilot responsibly, its features across plans, data and architecture, prompt engineering and context crafting, developer productivity, and privacy and content-exclusion safeguards. For developers and tech leads who want a recognised credential showing they can use an AI coding assistant well.