Applied Skills

Microsoft Applied Skills: Develop generative AI apps with Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel

Validate your technical skills and open doors to new possibilities of advancement with Microsoft Applied Skills.

At a glance

Overview

Warning

This Applied Skill assessment has been retired. Explore other Applied Skills to keep building your skills.

To earn this Microsoft Applied Skills credential, learners demonstrate the ability to develop AI agents by using Azure OpenAI Service and the Semantic Kernel SDK.

Candidates for this credential should be familiar with Visual Studio Code, C# programming, and Azure OpenAI.

Important

The English language version of this Applied Skill assessment lab was updated on April 30, 2025. Review the study guide linked in the Applied Skills resources section for details about these changes.

Applied Skills Resources

Study guide for Applied Skills

This study guide provides a summary of the topics covered in the assessment lab, along with additional resources to help you prepare.

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