Microsoft is one of the leading companies in the development and application of generative artificial intelligence (GAI), and now it wants to share its knowledge and experience with the public. That's why it has launched a certification program in generative artificial intelligence, which offers interested people the opportunity to learn the theoretical and practical foundations of this technology.
GAI is a branch of AI that focuses on creating new and original content from existing data, such as images, texts, sounds or videos. Some examples of GAI are chatbots, coding tools, digital artworks or images generated by large language model (LLM) algorithms.
The program consists of four online courses. They cover topics such as natural language processing, computer vision, speech synthesis and generation, and generative adversarial networks. Courses also include hands-on exercises and projects using Microsoft's Azure cloud services and tools.
According to Microsoft, the certification program is aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about GAI and how to use it for various purposes, such as entertainment, education, research or business. The program does not require any prior knowledge of AI or programming, but it does require basic math skills and a willingness to learn.
Microsoft's program is a part of the company's broader initiative to democratize AI and make it accessible to everyone. Microsoft believes that GAI has the potential to unleash human creativity and innovation, as well as to address some of the world's most pressing challenges.
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If you are interested in enrolling in the certification program, you can visit the official Microsoft website and sign up for free. The courses are self-paced and can be completed in your own time. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate from Microsoft that validates your skills and knowledge in GAI.
The launch of the generative AI certification program is a sign of the growing importance of this technology. Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries, from healthcare to manufacturing to entertainment. By making it easier for people to learn about and use generative AI, Microsoft is helping to ensure that this technology is accessible to everyone.
Microsoft itself has been at the forefront of mainstreaming AI. At the start of the year, the company's CEO Satya Nadella revealed the company was planning to bring generative AI to all of its services. The company leveraged its $10 billion+ investment in OpenAI, which was already having success with the ChatGPT chatbot.
Using the GPT-3 and GPT-4 large language model from OpenAI, Microsoft has since launched services such as GitHub Copilot X, Bing Chat, Bing Image Creator, and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
