Microsoft announces Professional Program in AI

After the recent news of a massive reorganization at Microsoft putting cloud and AI at the forefront of the company's business, Microsoft has announed it is offering public courses to build AI Skills.

Microsoft Professional Program in AI was announced, a learning track open to the public that provides real-world experience to improve AI and data skills in the workplace. As AI becomes more and more prevalent in businesses across sectors, the program will help to improve core competencies within identified gaps in AI learning.

The program is part of a larger corporate effort that also includes the enterprise developer-focused AI School, which provides online videos and other assets to help developers build AI skills. That program includes both general educational tools for developers looking to expand AI capabilities and specific guidance on how developers can use Microsoft’s tools and services.

Microsoft is committed to democratizing AI for everyone; this program is one example of a step the company is taking to ensure the talent pool of qualified individuals continues to grow.

The Microsoft Professional Program in AI is one of several online certification programs available from the Worldwide Learning Group, including a closely related program in data science.