Developing AI Applications on Azure from Coursera

This course introduces the concepts of Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning. We'll discuss machine learning types and tasks, and machine learning algorithms. You'll explore Python as a popular programming language for machine learning solutions, including using some scientific ecosystem packages which will help you implement machine learning.

Next, this course introduces the machine learning tools available in Microsoft Azure. We'll review standardized approaches to data analytics and you'll receive specific guidance on Microsoft's Team Data Science Approach. As you go through the course, we'll introduce you to Microsoft's pre-trained and managed machine learning offered as REST API's in their suite of cognitive services. We'll implement solutions using the computer vision API and the facial recognition API, and we'll do sentiment analysis by calling the natural language service.

Using the Azure Machine Learning Service you'll create and use an Azure Machine Learning Worksace.Then you'll train your own model, and you'll deploy and test your model in the cloud. Throughout the course you will perform hands-on exercises to practice your new AI skills. By the end of this course, you will be able to create, implement and deploy machine learning models.

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Syllabus

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

This module introduces Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning. Next, we talk about machine learning types and tasks. This leads into a discussion of machine learning algorithms. Finally we explore python as a popular language for machine learning solutions and share some scientific ecosystem packages which will help you implement machine learning. By the end of this unit you will be able to implement machine learning models in at least one of the available python machine learning libraries.

Standardized AI Processes and Azure Resources

This module introduces machine learning tools available in Microsoft Azure. It then looks at standardized approaches developed to help data analytics projects to be successful. Finally, it gives you specific guidance on Microsoft's Team Data Science Approach to include roles and tasks involved with the process. The exercise at the end of this unit points you to Microsoft's documentation to implement this process in their DevOps solution if you don't have your own.

Azure Cognitive APIs

This module introduces you to Microsoft's pretrained and managed machine learning offered as REST API's in their suite of cognitive services. We specifically implement solutions using the computer vision api, the facial recognition api, and do sentiment analysis by calling the natural language service.

Azure Machine Learning Service: Model Training

This module introduces you to the capabilities of the Azure Machine Learning Service. We explore how to create and then reference an ML workspace. We then talk about how to train a machine learning model using the Azure ML service. We talk about the purpose and role of experiments, runs, and models. Finally, we talk about Azure resources available to train your machine learning models with. Exercises in this unit include creating a workspace, building a compute target, and executing a training run using the Azure ML service.

Azure Machine Learning Service: Model Management and Deployment

This module covers how to connect to your workspace. Next, we discuss how the model registry works and how to register a trained model locally and from a workspace training run. In addition, we show you the steps to prepare a model for deployment including identifying dependencies, configuring a deployment target, building a container image. Finally, we deploy a trained model as a webservice and test it by sending JSON objects to the API.

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Provides real-world context and application of AI through Microsoft Azure's tools and services, making it easy to apply concepts to practical problems

Covers the fundamentals of AI and ML with a focus on industry-standard Python libraries, providing a solid basis for further learning in machine learning

Integrates Azure Machine Learning Service into the learning experience, enabling students to apply their knowledge in a cloud environment

Offers a variety of hands-on exercises, providing opportunities for students to practice and reinforce their understanding of AI and ML

Suitable for individuals with basic programming skills and an interest in exploring AI and ML, but prior knowledge in AI is not assumed

Reviews summary

Azure ai application development

Learners say this course is largely positive and good for beginners who want a hands-on learning experience. It engaging assignments and covers a wide range of topics. While the instructors are generally well-received, some learners found them to be difficult to follow or unclear. Azure account is required to fully benefit from the course, and Microsoft provides free credits for practice.

Instructors

"The instructor explains everything in a detailed way， even who without any previous programming experience can easily understand the lecture."

"The teacher is extremely competent and clear in explaining even to those, like me, who are not expert on the topic; the course is well structured and provides rich and interesting contents"

"Great course！"

"Excellent, it was a very hands-on course, although in some cases went some fast, no there issue, because the program of study has the time necessary to review the teacher's explanation."

Deployment covered

"Hands on with code description with each and every line was really nice."

"get to learn about how Model build locally and deploy into cloud with azure ML was Very nice ."

Good content

"This course is really helpful for me as I am really interested in developing tools using azure"

"Learnt very happily...!! Understandable and very much useful !!!"

"Wonderful course , learn many unknown thing."

"It's the best knowledge online for me."

"In This course i have learned about artificial intelligence and machine learning..."

Can be difficult for beginners

"The course itself wasn't bad, however it should have been stated that Azure Account is required in order to get the most out of it"

"It is a good summary of Azure options to Artificial Intelligence (machine learning included) but it lacked some sort of "more caution" on details."

"Overall the course content is OK and you can get a grip on some concepts."

"Pros: explores technical details of Azure development tools, not just a high-level overviewuseful Jupyter NB files containing pre-written code for implementing Azure tools, meaning students don't have to begin practicing from scratch"

Could be more clear

"Lacked quality compared to the GCP and AWS courses."

"There were so many errors through the course and so much confusion."

"It is a very good course. Although it is very advanced course. This course requires from you a strong grip on python to understand the concepts otherwise it will be difficult for you."

"The instructor only reads the presentation."

"Very poor attention to learning methods, person is talking fast and reading out simply slides, or maybe its for advance levels."

Azure account is required

"Azure Account is required in order to get the most out of it"

"The course itself wasn't bad, however it should have been stated that Azure Account is required in order to get the most out of it"

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Developing AI Applications on Azure with these activities:

Review Python

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Prepare for the course by reviewing basics of Python, which will help you excel in subsequent modules.

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Review Python syntax and data structures
Practice writing simple Python programs

Host a Study Group

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Enhance your understanding of course concepts by discussing with peers, clarifying doubts, and sharing knowledge.

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Organize a study group with fellow students
Choose a topic to discuss
Facilitate the discussion and encourage participation

Practice Machine Learning Algorithms

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Solidify your understanding of machine learning algorithms by solving practice problems and coding solutions.

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Choose a machine learning algorithm (e.g., linear regression, decision tree)
Solve practice problems using the chosen algorithm
Implement the algorithm in Python

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Explore Azure Machine Learning Service

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Gain hands-on experience with Azure Machine Learning Service through guided tutorials, which will prepare you for deploying models later in the course.

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Find Azure Machine Learning Service tutorials
Follow the tutorials to create and deploy a machine learning model

Mentor Junior Machine Learning Enthusiasts

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Solidify your understanding of course concepts by mentoring junior machine learning enthusiasts, who can benefit from your guidance and expertise.

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Identify opportunities to mentor junior machine learning enthusiasts
Provide guidance and support on machine learning concepts and projects

Contribute to Open Source Machine Learning Projects

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Gain real-world experience by contributing to open source machine learning projects, which will expose you to best practices and the latest advancements in the field.

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Identify open source machine learning projects to contribute to
Choose a contribution, such as bug fixes, feature additions, or documentation improvements
Submit your contribution and engage with the project community

Develop a Machine Learning Project

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Apply your skills by developing a complete machine learning project, which will provide valuable experience in the entire workflow.

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Define the problem and gather data
Choose and train a machine learning model
Evaluate and deploy the model

Career center

Learners who complete Developing AI Applications on Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

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AI Engineer

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Data Scientist

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