Microsoft Launches Free AI Training With Professional Certificate

Exciting news! Microsoft & LinkedIn are teaming up to address the growing demand for AI skills in the workforce.

The AI Skills Initiative offers free coursework through LinkedIn Learning, providing knowledge & tools to harness AI technology.

Responsible & ethical AI usage is a key focus of the initiative, as Microsoft emphasizes the need to use AI responsibly.

The AI Skills Initiative aims to prepare people for the future of work with AI and help build their knowledge in this area.

The course covers topics like introduction to AI, generative AI, Microsoft Bing Chat, and ethics in the age of generative AI.

Completion of the course grants a professional certificate in generative AI from Microsoft, which can be showcased on LinkedIn profiles.

With AI skills being a priority for company training programs, this initiative meets the urgent need to equip workers with AI knowledge & experience.

Microsoft's commitment to upskilling extends beyond AI, with their Skills for Jobs program already helping millions worldwide find new careers.

The AI Skills Initiative is a significant step in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to bring innovation, partnerships, and prepare people for the future.

What’s In It?

Here is a course breakdown titled, “Career Essentials in Generative AI by Microsoft and LinkedIn.”

The course has five instructional videos spanning nearly four hours.

The training videos include:

• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• What is Generative AI?
• Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search
• Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Bing Chat
• Ethics in the Age of Generative AI

Screenshot from: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/, July 2023.

To earn the professional certificate, you must first complete all the videos. The exam is only accessible after finishing the entire training.