An American multinational technology corporation, Microsoft has announced the launch of an initiative called ‘AI Odyssey’ that aims to skill 100,000 developers in India in the latest AI technologies and tools.
The program offers comprehensive learning experience that helps developers acquire and demonstrate the relevant skills needed to execute critical projects using AI technologies that align with business goals and outcomes.
Irina Ghose, managing director, Microsoft India, said, “AI is the future of innovation and India is leading the way with its tech talent. The Microsoft Applied Skills credential will help developers demonstrate their competence and creativity in the most in-demand AI skills and scenarios.”
“We welcome all developers to join us in creating meaningful AI solutions that will contribute to India’s economy”, Irina Ghose added.
The program has two levels that participants need to complete by January 31, 2024. The Program will consist of the following steps:
The first level of the program educates participants on how to use Azure AI services to create and deploy AI solutions for different scenarios. This will give them access to useful resources, code samples, and guides to master practical AI skills.
The second level of the program challenges participants to prove their AI skills by completing an online assessment with interactive lab tasks that earn them Microsoft Applied Skills credentials, a new verifiable credential that validates their ability to solve real-world problems with AI.
The Participants completing both levels of challenges will also stand a chance to win a VIP Pass to attend the Microsoft AI Tour in Bangalore on February 8, 2024, and witness the revolutionary impact of generative AI.
To participate in the AI Odyssey, developers need to register on aka.ms/AIOdyssey and access the learning modules and resources.
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