Learners starting with generative AI development. Programming experience will help when moving from explanations to the code examples.
About this course
Build a foundation for creating applications with generative AI. Microsoft covers language models, comparing model options, responsible use, and prompt engineering before moving into application-focused lessons.
Skills you will explore
- Generative AI
- Large language models
- Prompt engineering
- Responsible AI
- AI application design
Course at a glance
| Provider | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Platform | YouTube · Microsoft Developer |
| Access | Free Video |
| Level | Beginner — WikiFree audience assessment |
| Main language | English |
| Available videos | 19 |
| Video duration | 8h 39m · allow extra time for practice |
| Details checked | 8 October 2026 |
Who is this for?
Learners starting with generative AI development. Programming experience will help when moving from explanations to the code examples.
Make the lessons useful
Select one small text-based task and define a useful output, a failure case, and a way to check quality. Compare prompts against the same examples rather than judging a model from one impressive response.
Use the lesson list to study in sequence or return to a specific topic. Search by title, move between videos with Previous and Next, and mark a lesson complete when you finish. Your progress is kept in this browser; a WikiFree account is not required.
What is free?
The lessons in this listing are free YouTube videos. Free Video describes viewing access; cloud resources, AI services, software licenses, or other tools demonstrated in the recordings may have separate requirements or charges. You can watch without purchasing those optional services.
This listing does not include a certification exam or promise a certificate. Check current product documentation before applying older demonstrations to a new project.
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