The world of AI and agentic systems is moving faster than ever, and with so many certifications, Applied Skills badges, and new agent-focused learning paths, it’s easy to feel lost about where to begin.
To make things clearer, I created a clean and structured roadmap that breaks the Microsoft learning journey into stages, from the basics of AI all the way to advanced agentic architecture and real-world solution design.
Here’s the step-by-step path :
1️⃣ Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)
A perfect starting point to understand core AI concepts and Azure services.
2️⃣ Applied Skills: Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio
Learn how to build and deploy AI agents using Copilot Studio.
3️⃣ Applied Skills: Microsoft 365 Copilot
Discover how to automate, optimize, and streamline workflows using Microsoft 365 Copilot.
4️⃣ Microsoft Certified: AI Business Professional (Beta)
Understand how AI transforms business strategy, operations, and decision-making.
5️⃣ Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102)
Dive deeper into designing, integrating, and deploying AI solutions using Azure.
6️⃣ Applied Skills: GitHub Copilot
Level up your coding efficiency by using AI-powered development workflows.
7️⃣ Applied Skills: Azure AI Search
Master enterprise search and knowledge mining using Azure AI Search.
8️⃣ Applied Skills: Azure OpenAI + Semantic Kernel
Build advanced AI agents with reasoning, planning, and orchestration using SK.
9️⃣ Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect (AB-100)
A top-tier certification focused on designing agentic AI solutions at scale.
If you're exploring the agentic AI space or planning to advance your Microsoft AI expertise, this roadmap provides a clear, structured sequence to follow.
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