What is it all about?

This degree is not just an education; it’s a passport to the forefront of technological evolution. The importance of data, cloud systems and artificial intelligence is growing more and more. With this degree you’ll have expertise to work with these themes in everyday working life, in different organisations and business.

The AI Developer microdegree consists of seven courses that are brought to you by experts from Microsoft and mentor companies.

After completing the program, you’ll have fundamental skills related to cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data management, gaining mastery over essential concepts and technologies that define the future of technology.

AI DEVELOPER Study Program

There are seven courses awaiting you in the program.

The scope of the study program – a total of seven courses – is ten European Study Credits (10 ECTS). One study credit equals around 27 hours of independent study, and you can complete the courses at your own pace on the Edukamu study platform. Edukamu works on computers, smartphones, and tablets. No downloads are needed, and you can get going immediately.

Study Program Goals

The seven courses are packed with information and insights designed by experts working at Microsoft as well as our mentor companies.

You’ll also get to test your knowledge in various exercises, both theoretical and practical.

After completing the program, you’ll be well equipped to tackle the official Microsoft certificate exams (AZ-900, AZ-102, AI-900, DP-420, DP-900, AZ-204). You’ll also receive shareable badges to show of your new skills.

You can find out more about the certifications on Microsoft’s website.

YOUR FUTURE WORKING PLACE?

MEET THE MENTORS

Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 210,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. Since our founding in 1935 we have developed technology solutions that help improve business and daily life.

Our broad portfolio that spans the entire technology landscape helps customers create, make and manage forward-thinking products that make the benefits of technology accessible to as many people as possible.

As a leader in global IT distribution, Arrow’s enterprise computing solutions business helps vendors and IT providers grow. We provide deep technical expertise, innovative, real-world solutions and digital platforms.

In Finland we work in close cooperation with more than 400 Finnish IT providers which offers a vast range of employment opportunities among our partner ecosystem.

We are Devisioona, a Finnish IT consultancy company focused on the Microsoft ecosystem. Founded in 2015, the company now employs 30 people mostly in the Helsinki area. Our focus areas include custom software development, integration services and AI. In addition to our own projects built on these three core pillars, we act as advisors, planners, auditors and in other expert roles – a crucial addition to make sure we really know what customers need.

Azure is our chosen platform. We value Microsoft’s cloud for its openness, reliability and general acceptability – companies without an existing commitment to Microsoft infrastructure are very few, so our technology stack is by default a good match for most organizations.

From a developer perspective, Microsoft’s services offer an excellent mix of high-level productivity (PaaS/SaaS cloud, low code apps, broad application suites like Microsoft 365) as well as low-level controls required to satisfy regulatory requirements. In this wave of Copilots and AI, Azure has proven itself as a reliable tool, and both our experts and customers have been quite satisfied in how the platform investment is now paying off in terms of easy adoption of AI technologies.

Digital Workforce is a pioneering force in the Business Process Automation (BPA) industry. We are passionate about enabling purposeful work and revolutionizing operations with our unique, ROI-focused automation solutions. Our impact is clear – like transforming healthcare customer service to deliver 80% faster access to care in clinical processes.

With a diverse team of over 200 industry-leading experts across Europe, the UK, and the US, we’re not just setting standards in automation – we’re redefining them. We are a full-stack Business Process Automation services company, offering comprehensive professional services and our innovative SLA-based Outsmart, a robust Business Process Automation platform from the cloud. Our approach combines cutting-edge automation technologies, managed as an optimized run-time service for our customers, marking us as leaders in technical innovation in the field.

In this fast-evolving world of Business Process Automation, we pride ourselves on a culture of continuous learning and proactive team involvement. We don’t just grow as a company; we grow as individuals, continually pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

Elisa is a Finnish telecommunications company. We’re providing digital services and solutions for things that are important to people and for sustainable development. Elisa is a Finnish market leader in telecommunications, and one of the largest IT suppliers in Finland.

During our 140-year history, we have been an integral part of Finland’s development into an information society, both as a provider of quality services and building tomorrow’s digital society. Today we serve over 2.8 million customers in Finland, Estonia, and internationally, working daily to improve customer experience and quality. We employ more than 5,600 professionals.

The latest technologies and the opportunities they bring are part of our everyday life in Elisa. Artificial intelligence, automation and machine learning have been at the forefront of internal development of Elisa for many years. We look forward to new innovations developing along with this course. Learn more at https://yrityksille.elisa.fi/tekoaly.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We’re passionate about making technology accessible, so that the thinkers and doers in this world can collaborate to solve its most complex problems. We amplify the positive in people’s ideas—and the impact everyone’s action can make.

Create the future you want with us. At Microsoft, we offer internships, Microsoft Aspire Experience and full-time opportunities designed to empower you. We believe that Microsoft is a place for exploration, creativity, innovation, and professional growth.

We understand the value that people with different life experiences bring to Microsoft. We embrace and celebrate our differences because we see them for who they are: powerful drivers of innovation.

Reaktor is a global technology consultancy that builds category-defining digital products. We offer a full range of services across the digital landscape, founded on deep expertise and vast experience in agile software development, user-centric design, and data & AI.

With clients such as adidas, HBO, Supercell, Cathay Pacific, and KONE, we’re known for embracing autonomy, optimizing for speed, and meticulously building the most high-performing, multidisciplinary teams. Today, we are 700 strong, with offices in six countries.

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REQUIREMENTS

This study program is designed for everybody interested in improving their working life with intelligent, modern, and automated solutions. Basic IT and programming knowledge may come in handy at times.

The courses are completed on Edukamu, a web-based study platform that works on all modern computers, laptops, smartphones, and tablets. No additional downloads are required, and all you need is a quick sign-up with your email.

Are you ready to take the first steps towards becoming a Ai Developer? The button is right there – let’s get going!